Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha has announced its decision to contest all 21 Lok Sabha and 147 Assembly seats independently. State Unit president Manmohan Samal took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the declaration, underlining the party’s commitment to a vision of a developed India and Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Water Day, the Department of Water Resources in Odisha convened a strategic dialogue to address pressing water management issues and promote sustainable practices. Emphasizing this year’s theme, ‘Water for Peace’, the discussion aimed to underscore the pivotal role of water in fostering stability and prosperity globally. The session, held…
Ahmedabad: The telecom sector in India is poised for a revolutionary transformation, propelled by advancements in cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, M2M/IoT, and allied fields. Recognizing the pivotal role of startups, MSMEs, and academia in this paradigm shift, the Department of Telecom, Gujarat, inaugurated its Telecom Facilitation Centre on March 21st, 2024. The newly established…
New Delhi: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has unveiled a groundbreaking publication titled ‘An illustrated guide to the Lepidoptera of India: taxonomic procedures, family characters, diversity, and distribution’. The book, authored by Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director of ZSI, along with Dr. Navneet Singh, Dr. Rahul Joshi, and Dr. P. C. Pathania, scientists of ZSI,…
Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest civilian decoration, by His Majesty the King of Bhutan. The ceremony, held at the Tendrelthang in Thimphu, marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Modi becoming the first foreign leader to receive this esteemed honour. The announcement…
Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant visit to Bhutan, where he met with H.E. Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, in Thimphu today. The meeting, which took place over a working lunch hosted in honour of Prime Minister Modi, was marked by warm exchanges and fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening the…
Ghaziabad: The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), operating under the aegis of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), recently organized a two-day workshop on “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness” at IIT Gandhinagar. The event, graced by Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology, Government…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) convened a consultative workshop in New Delhi today to discuss the status of the Blue Economy Pathways study report. The workshop brought together experts from various line Ministries, including the World Bank, to deliberate on India’s journey towards achieving resource-efficient, inclusive, and resilient growth in its maritime…
Bhubaneswar: With the upcoming General and Assembly elections looming in Odisha, the state’s police force has taken proactive measures to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. A dedicated special unit has been set up, aimed at monitoring and curbing the dissemination of false information during the electoral process. Inspector…
Chennai: The upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) promises a twist in the playing conditions as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to retain the rule allowing bowlers to deliver two bouncers per over, marking a departure from the traditional single bouncer rule.
