Panaji, Goa: In a significant boost to India’s maritime security capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), Adamya and Akshar, on October 28, 2024. The vessels, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, mark a step forward in achieving self-reliance in defense under the…
New Delhi: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) organized a pivotal workshop at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together officials, experts, and stakeholders from across India for the National Visioning Workshop on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). This significant event, marking a decade of the Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen (SBMG) and five years of…
New Delhi: The third edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation’s (NIIO) annual event, Swavlamban, was inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Exhibition Hall 14, Bharat Mandapam, on October 28, 2024. This year’s theme, “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation,” reflects the Indian Navy’s commitment to fostering…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other portfolios, inaugurated India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), dedicated to advancing the agri-food sector through cutting-edge biotechnology. The new complex aims to foster agricultural innovation, create jobs, and support eco-friendly practices as…
New Delhi: India’s push toward a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem took a significant step forward as researchers, industry leaders, and experts from across the country convened for the MAHA Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission stakeholder meeting. Hosted under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA), the meeting held at Vigyan Bhawan fostered collaboration on India’s…
Mumbai: The Indian Super League (ISL) clash between Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC ended in a 1-1 draw at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday, marking a balanced contest of goals, tactics, and intensity. The return of Odisha coach Sergio Lobera to Mumbai was highlighted by early goals from Roy Krishna and Nikolaos Karelis,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting on Sunday at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office to evaluate the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, directing officials to submit a comprehensive damage assessment report by November 2. The report, he said, will expedite the delivery of assistance to affected residents. Earlier in the…
Gandhinagar: Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), known for its technology-driven and citizen-friendly services through Mo Bus and Mo-E Ride, has been awarded the ‘City with the Best Public Transport System’ at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo. Organized annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the prestigious award was…
Petrapole, WB: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated a new Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole, the largest land port in South Asia, on Sunday. Built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) at a cost of ₹487 crore, this new infrastructure aims to bolster trade and strengthen…
Gandhinagar: Bhubaneswar emerged as a standout city at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024, winning the prestigious “Best Public Transport System” award. Held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, the three-day event spotlighted sustainable urban mobility and recognized Bhubaneswar’s achievements in transforming its public transit infrastructure. Union Minister Manohar Lal, in his…
