Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen insurance penetration in Odisha, Satyajit Tripathy, Member Secretary of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), met with Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and Principal Secretary of Finance. The discussions aimed to devise strategies to address Odisha’s insurance penetration, which currently lags behind the national…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced a three-day Capacity Building Programme for officials of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in promoting and protecting human rights, in line with the NHRC’s broader…
Bhubaneswar: A 200-year-old banyan tree standing outside Lingaraj Road Station faces a grim future as railway modernization efforts under the Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme proceed. Despite its age and excellent condition, the tree has already lost a significant portion of its canopy to accommodate the construction of a new two-story building touted as an “Eco-friendly…
Singapore: The Odisha delegation, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, marked a significant day of engagements in Singapore, focusing on fostering collaborations in petrochemicals, chemicals, infrastructure, and logistics. The visit underscores Odisha’s commitment to enhancing its industrial landscape and skill development initiatives while positioning itself as a premier…
Dhenkanal: The 19th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) took participants on an enriching journey to the Dhunighar Monastery in Ranjagola village on Sunday, with 45 heritage enthusiasts joining the exploration. Situated in the Hindol sub-division under Balimi police limits, the Dhunighar Monastery stands as a serene testament to history, spirituality, and legends amidst…
New Delhi: The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience, was officially inaugurated today at a ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). Running from November 18 to November 29, 2024, this 12-day program is set to…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, unveiled the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, a transformative reimagining of the National Youth Festival 2025, during a press conference in New Delhi. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for heightened youth participation in nation-building, this dynamic platform seeks to empower young Indians…
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative, a pioneering effort to highlight the vast microbial diversity of India and its significance in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and human health. The program was unveiled by Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and former…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2024 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, as part of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF). Showcasing the theme of ‘tradition, art, craft, and culture,’ this year’s mela has brought together over 300 rural…
Mexico City: Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old from Denmark, made history by becoming the first Dane to win the Miss Universe title. Theilvig, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, triumphed over more than 120 contestants at the 73rd annual beauty pageant held in Mexico City. Amid cheers and applause, Theilvig accepted the tiara from…
