New Delhi: In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of 32 scientists from 10 countries including Finland, Poland, India, China, USA, Czech Republic, Japan, Germany, Spain, and Italy has observed a smaller black hole orbiting a larger one in the galaxy OJ 287, located four billion light-years away. This marks the first time an orbiting black…
Hamburg, Germany: Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, docked at Hamburg for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between India and Germany. The visit marks another significant step in the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the defense sector. During the visit, a series of professional interactions between the Indian…
New Delhi: As part of its 100-day programme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs inaugurated the “Lok Samvardhan Parv” today, a significant event aimed at showcasing the Ministry’s schemes, programmes, and achievements. The event was inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at a ceremony highlighting the Ministry’s ongoing and future…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster skill development and entrepreneurship in India, Union Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated the New Skill Development Training Programme at the NSIC Technical Service Centre (NTSC) in Okhla, New Delhi. The inauguration ceremony began with a welcome…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired the 7th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan today. During the event, he launched the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) and virtually inaugurated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Office in Srinagar. Additionally, Shri…
New Delhi: In a bid to deter National Highway users from avoiding the mandatory FASTag, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued new guidelines to collect double the user fee from vehicles entering toll lanes without a FASTag affixed to the front windshield from the inside. The deliberate non-affixation of FASTag causes unnecessary…
New Delhi: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India, organized a pivotal National Workshop on ‘Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture (CRRA)’ today. The event, held in New Delhi, was inaugurated by Additional Secretary, DA&FW and CEO of NRAA, Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, in the presence of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned ₹288.61 crore for the construction of a new Railway Flyover connecting Sambalpur Station to Sambalpur City Station. Spanning a distance of 8.10 kilometers, this significant project aims to streamline train operations and reduce congestion at these key junctions. Key Project Highlights:…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra made an unannounced visit to the Aahar Kendra at Capital Hospital premises today, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring quality and cleanliness in the state-run affordable meal centers. During his visit, Minister Mahapatra purchased a meal coupon and dined alongside the patrons, engaging in conversations…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has appointed Roopa Roshan Sahoo, IAS, as the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department. The General Administration Department issued a notification confirming her new role. Roopa Roshan Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer, previously served as the Special Secretary to the Chief Minister of Odisha….
