New Delhi: In a significant move to advance the indigenisation of critical marine engineering equipment for the Indian Navy, BEML Ltd., a leading Defence and Heavy Engineering manufacturer under the Ministry of Defence, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy on August 20, 2024. The MoU was formalized at the Naval Headquarters…
Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully achieved a breakthrough in a 1,975-meter-long tunnel (Tunnel No. 07) between Purunakatak and Charichhak. This marks a major step forward in improving rail connectivity in Odisha and the surrounding region. The Ministry of Railways has prioritized the completion of key infrastructure…
New Delhi: Malaysian Prime Minister H.E. Anwar Ibrahim called on President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first official visit to India as Malaysia’s Prime Minister. The meeting marked a significant moment in India-Malaysia relations, with both nations expressing their commitment to further deepening bilateral ties. Welcoming Prime Minister Ibrahim, President Murmu…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for India’s green energy sector, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, presided over the signing ceremony of the country’s first-ever Green Ammonia export agreement with Japan. The project marks a significant milestone in India’s quest to become a global leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production….
New Delhi: In a significant shift in recruitment policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to revoke a recent advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of joint-secretary-level officers and other senior positions through the lateral entry system. The directive was communicated through a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s wildlife population includes 2,098 elephants and 27 tigers, according to the 2023-24 wildlife census, as revealed by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a query from BJD MLA Sarada Prasanna Jena, representing Balikuda-Erasama, Minister Singhkhuntia provided detailed figures on various wildlife species…
New Delhi: In a major move to strengthen disaster preparedness in India’s power sector, Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, launched the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector (DRIPS) online portal today. The new platform is designed to enhance disaster response efforts by enabling rapid identification and deployment…
Mumbai: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has announced the selection of six diverse projects for the 17th edition of its Screenwriters’ Lab, aimed at nurturing and promoting original voices in Indian cinema. This year, more than 150 applications were submitted from 21 states, showcasing the country’s rich storytelling landscape. The selected screenwriters, who hail…
New Delhi: In a key development for India’s power sector, Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today launched a comprehensive compendium of regulations issued by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Electricity Act, 2003. The launch, held in New Delhi, marks a crucial step toward building a…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards streamlining the monitoring of thermal power projects in India, Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today launched the Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT) in New Delhi. The newly introduced platform aims to boost transparency, coordination, and efficiency…
