New Delhi: Marking a major overhaul of India’s maritime legal framework, the Rajya Sabha on Friday passed the ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’, replacing a 169-year-old colonial-era law with a streamlined, globally aligned statute. The bill, which had earlier secured the Lok Sabha’s approval, now awaits Presidential assent to become law. The bill, introduced by Union…
New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is witnessing strong growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways rising from 371 in 2023–24 to 443 in 2024–25—an impressive 19.4% increase. The upward trend signals the growing popularity of inland waterways as a viable and scenic mode of travel, while also reflecting improved infrastructure and…
New Delhi: To strengthen public participation and investment in tribal development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) today organised the Delhi Chapter of Adi Shapath—a half-day interactive session with stakeholders working towards the upliftment of tribal communities across India. The event was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital. More than 20 stakeholders,…
New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at promoting inclusive education and improving access to quality academic support, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Avanti Fellows to provide coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET examinations to tribal students across the country. The MoU, formalized today, marks…
New Delhi: India has been officially confirmed as the host of the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Monday. The host city is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. The tournament will feature 206 of the…
New Delhi : The Government of India is stepping up efforts to promote homestays as a sustainable model for tourism growth and rural development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined several key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism to support…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is rapidly emerging as a dynamic player in India’s civil aviation sector, thanks to the state government’s ambitious New Destination Policy, which is reshaping regional connectivity and boosting global reach. The policy, spearheaded by the Commerce & Transport Department, is delivering transformative results through strategic incentives, infrastructure support, and route facilitation. In a…
Bhubaneswar:The semi-final round of the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition unfolded with vibrant energy at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar today, showcasing the culinary excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of women across Odisha. Thirty self-help group (SHG) teams representing their districts competed for a spot in the Grand Finale, scheduled to be held on…
New Delhi: A stormy start marked the first day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, as clashes erupted between the government and the Opposition over the recent Operation Sindoor and the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Demanding an urgent discussion on both issues, Opposition parties disrupted proceedings in both Houses. Shortly after the Lok Sabha…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Odisha as a new low-pressure system is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has issued multiple warnings for various districts over the next four…
