Mumbai: India is poised for a major transformation in its inland waterways network, with 76 waterways set to become operational by 2027 and cargo volumes expected to rise by 156 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by the end of FY 2026, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting…
Dahod: Marking a symbolic return to the region where his journey began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod, Gujarat, today. The event coincided with the 11th anniversary of his first swearing-in as Prime Minister in 2014, a day he described…
New Delhi: To strengthen India’s global academic partnerships, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan today handed over the Letter of Intent (LoI) to the University of Liverpool, paving the way for the UK-based institution to set up its first foreign campus in Bengaluru. This marks the second foreign university to be granted LoI under the…
New Delhi: In a landmark development, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh today unveiled the Bharat Forecast System, one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecasting systems, at a ceremonial event held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Describing the moment as a giant leap for India’s scientific community, Dr. Singh…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards modern urban mobility, the Odisha government has announced plans for a fully underground metro rail system in Bhubaneswar aimed at enhancing city connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the rapidly expanding state capital. Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan shared details of the project with reporters on Sunday, describing it as…
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the logo, trophy, jersey, and anthem of the CM Trophy (Under-15) Football Championship 2025 were officially unveiled today by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. Speaking at the event, Minister Suraj described the CM Trophy initiative as a major stride in nurturing…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, the Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha convened a high-level meeting to review and strategize ongoing and upcoming road safety measures. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, and renowned road safety expert Prof. Venkatesh Balasubramanian from IIT Madras. A…
Kochi: In a dramatic maritime emergency off the coast of Kerala, Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 (IMO No. 9123221) sank approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi at around 7:50 am on Sunday. All 24 crew members on board were successfully rescued—21 by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and three by the Indian Navy’s…
Puri: In a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), held a high-level meeting with Dr. Yaduvendra Singh Rawat, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by senior officials…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday reaffirmed the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the sports ecosystem in the Northeast, identifying the region as a powerhouse of athletic talent. Addressing the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Minister announced that the…
