New Delhi: In a remarkable display of humanitarian commitment and professionalism, the Indian Navy’s mission-deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, currently operating in the Central Arabian Sea, rendered critical medical assistance to a severely injured Pakistani crew member aboard a fishing vessel on April 4, 2025. The assistance was provided approximately 350 nautical miles east of…
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, lauded the transformative scientific contributions of Hyderabad’s premier CSIR institutions during a high-level review meeting. The Minister commended the achievements of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), highlighting…
New Delhi: In a landmark step toward empowering tribal entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs showcased 45 tribal-led startups at the Startup Mahakumbh held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised under the flagship initiative “DhartiAaba Tribepreuners 2025” as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, reflected the dynamic spirit of tribal India through innovations…
Sundargarh: In a determined push to strengthen healthcare access for tribal communities, especially in remote and underserved regions, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a series of focused health initiatives. A major milestone in this mission is the two-day mega medical camp inaugurated today at Sundargarh Government Medical College & Hospital in Odisha. Organised…
Bhubaneswar: The sacred five-day Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj began with great spiritual zeal on Saturday, marking the auspicious occasion of Ashokastami. The age-old tradition unfolded in Bhubaneswar as Lord Lingaraj’s majestic chariot rolled out in the afternoon, following an array of elaborate rituals that commenced in the early hours of the morning. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha today organised the vibrant “Aitihya Ganadouda” marathon in Bhubaneswar, blending heritage with fitness and community spirit. The event began at the historic Khandagiri and concluded at Kalinga Studio Square, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including youth, cultural lovers,…
New Delhi: In a major push to boost rural infrastructure and economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned new connectivity projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand under Phase III of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). In Manipur, 41 new roads covering a total length of 280.97 kilometers have been…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of key departmental initiatives and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering citizen-centric services. The meeting focused on the evaluation of schemes and projects initiated since the last review on March 11. During the session, Ahuja emphasized the…
New Delhi/Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to promoting research and dissemination of Traditional Medicine. The announcement was made during the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, reflecting India’s growing focus on holistic health and regional cooperation….
