Sonamarg, J&K: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel today, a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity and development in the region. Addressing a gathering at the event, he expressed gratitude to the laborers whose hard work and resilience made the project a reality. He acknowledged the sacrifices made, including the loss of seven laborers,…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking initiative to advance next-generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier R&D arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) and Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu). The collaboration aims to develop a…
New Delhi: Odisha has become the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and the Odisha Department of Health and Family Welfare. The agreement, formalized at Vigyan…
Purulia: The newly inaugurated observatory atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchakot area of Purulia district promises to make significant strides in astronomical research and education. Set up by the S.N. Bose Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBCBS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, the observatory will aid in the scientific study of…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ at Vigyan Bhavan today. Organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the conference focused on combating drug trafficking and its impact on national security, with a special emphasis on eight northern states and union…
Pune: Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a cutting-edge auditorium at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, during his first visit to the esteemed institution. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the traditional lighting of the lamp, attended by students…
New Delhi: Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, inaugurated the fourth edition of the “Art of India 2025” exhibition at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre. The Minister…
Udaipur: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India, inaugurated its Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, today, marking the beginning of a three-day event focused on advancing women’s empowerment and child welfare. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, officially opened the event in the presence of Minister of State…
Berhampur: The women weightlifters of Odisha continued their remarkable medal streak on the third day of the Asmita Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting National Zonal League 2024-25, held at the Ganjam Weightlifting Academy in Mahatma Gandhi Stadium. The host state secured eight more medals, including three gold, two silver, and three bronze, bringing their total tally…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to bolster state development and welfare initiatives, the Central Government on Friday released ₹7,834.80 crore to Odisha as part of its tax devolution share for January 2025. This allocation is part of an advance installment of ₹1,73,030 crore distributed to state governments ahead of schedule to accelerate capital expenditure and improve…
