New Delhi: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank to empower rural women entrepreneurs. The partnership includes prominent banks such as Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank,…
Gandhinagar: The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, hosted an outreach event in Amarapur, Gandhinagar, as part of the India International Science Festival (IISF) on October 17, 2024. The event attracted nearly 500 students, aged 14 to 18, offering them a…
New Delhi: The 26th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), chaired by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, convened today at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The meeting gathered leaders from government, academia, and industry to explore partnership models for advancing research and innovation (R&I) in India. Key government officials in attendance…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India marked its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Commission, established on October 12, 1993, organized the event to reflect on its commitment to upholding human rights and addressing emerging challenges. Vice President of India,…
New Delhi: Indian researchers have discovered a revolutionary way to deliver tuberculosis (TB) medicines directly to the brain, overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This innovation promises to significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB), one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of the disease. CNS-TB…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the Computer-Based Recruitment Examination 2024, conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). The move comes after several candidates raised concerns about potential unfair practices in the recruitment process. The examination, held in September, was conducted for various posts, including Revenue Inspector,…
Buenos Aires: Liam Payne, the English singer who rose to global stardom as part of the boy band One Direction, was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. He was 31. The news of Payne’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from fans across the world. In Buenos…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has reconstituted a task force to oversee the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) in the state. The School & Mass Education Department issued an official notification on Thursday detailing the new structure of the task force, which will be led by the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary as its Chairperson….
Bhubaneswar/Keonjhar: Keonjhar, a tribal-majority district known for its rich mineral resources, is now nurturing a new generation of athletes, thanks to the establishment of multipurpose indoor stadiums across its villages and urban local bodies (ULBs). These modern sports facilities are helping local talents hone their skills and aim for success in national and international competitions. With…
Bhubaneswar: The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has announced a temporary suspension of water supply to several localities in Bhubaneswar and its outskirts. The suspension will begin at 2 pm on October 18 and last until 2 pm on October 19, affecting water availability for 24 hours. According to WATCO, the temporary halt in supply…
