New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of its Main Gate at its Pusa Campus on March 21st, 2024. Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR, presided over the ceremony. In her welcome address, Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director of…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating World Forestry Day, Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The state has made remarkable strides in expanding its forest and tree cover, gaining 893 square kilometers over the past two assessment years, as per the Forest Survey of India Report 2021. At an event held at Jayadev Bhawan, officials emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Minister and veteran leader Dr. Damodar Rout (81) has been declared braindead after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is currently admitted to Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) hospital and is in critical condition, as confirmed by his son and MLA Sambit Routray on Thursday. “My father’s heart started functioning after CPR…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha weightlifters shine at the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Inter-Zonal Weightlifting National Ranking Tournament 2023-24, held in Himachal Pradesh, clinching the team championship title in the senior category. Among the highlights, Mina Santa from Odisha was crowned the best lifter in the youth category, adding to the state’s glory. With a formidable contingent of…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Thursday the appointments for key officials who will lead India’s contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Olympic bronze medallist and renowned boxer MC Mary Kom has been appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for the prestigious event, while table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal will…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s legal woes seem to have escalated as he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with the excise policy case.
New Delhi: The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is finally here, bringing with it the promise of exhilarating cricketing action and intense rivalries. With ten teams vying for glory over the course of two months, passionate fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious and lift the coveted IPL trophy by…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have unveiled the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. This significant initiative, supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marks a major step forward in advancing digital inclusion and…
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure a level playing field in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers holding leadership positions as District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) in four states: Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal. The decision, aimed…
New Delhi: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at conducting nationwide awareness programs to enhance public understanding of the peaceful application of nuclear power and to disseminate scientific and authentic information. The MoU, signed in New Delhi on March…
