New Delhi: Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog, released the second edition of the ‘Trade Watch Quarterly’ publication for Quarter II of the financial year 2025 (July to September) in New Delhi. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of India’s trade performance, along with a special focus on the textile sector, which plays a…
New Delhi: The Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) Consortium, led by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), and UNICEF-India, along with esteemed national and international partners, convened a dissemination and stakeholder consultation at ICMR, New Delhi today. The initiative marks a crucial step toward addressing…
Kanpur: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur. Speaking in a Fireside Chat, the CDS provided key insights into the modernization and advancement of the Indian Armed Forces, addressing the need to prepare for future warfare in cyber, artificial intelligence, quantum,…
Naypyidaw: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Myanmar on Friday, followed by a powerful 6.8 aftershock, leaving at least 20 people dead and causing widespread destruction. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue, with reports indicating that a mosque in Mandalay City collapsed while people were inside, leaving several feared…
Bengaluru: India’s semiconductor ecosystem took a significant leap forward as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and leading IITs, successfully hosted the country’s first Nano Electronics Roadshow at the National Science Seminar Complex, IISc Bengaluru.
Bhubaneswar: Boyanika, the apex handloom organization of Odisha, has launched a special discount drive across all its outlets, including stalls at the NH Expo at Exhibition Ground and the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, inaugurated by Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon’ble Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts and Cooperation, Government of Odisha,…
Raipur: The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a Commemorative Postage Stamp in honor of Mata Karma, a revered saint, social reformer, and devoted follower of Lord Krishna, on the occasion of her 1009th birth anniversary. The event, held in Raipur, was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, along with…
New Delhi: Senior officials of the Department of Defence Production, under the chairmanship of Secretary (DP) Sanjeev Kumar, held extensive deliberations with over 50 start-ups and MSMEs to identify key challenges, explore opportunities, and accelerate innovation in the defence sector. The brainstorming sessions took place at South Block, New Delhi, on March 24 and 25,…
New Delhi: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, today launched the book “Ripples of Change: Gender-transformative Rural WASH Programmes in India” at an event in New Delhi. The book, a joint publication by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, and UNICEF India, highlights ten impactful stories…
Bhubaneswar: The 290th Board of Directors Meeting of Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) was held today at the corporation’s Conference Hall in Unit-8, Bhubaneswar. The meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government and Chairman of OCCL. During the meeting, the board approved the budget for the financial year…
