New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu engaged with a group of women achievers from the Indian aviation sector at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, under the initiative “The President with the People”. This program is aimed at fostering stronger connections between the President and the public and recognizing their noteworthy contributions. During her address, President Murmu commended the…
Ambala: The 5th edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise, VINBAX 2024, commenced today at Ambala, marking a significant step forward in military collaboration between the two nations. Scheduled to run from November 4 to 23, the exercise will be conducted at Ambala and Chandimandir, following up on the last bilateral exercise held in Vietnam…
Chennai: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, visited Chennai today to inaugurate a series of significant infrastructure projects at the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL). These projects, with a total investment of Rs. 187.33 crore, aim to bolster port infrastructure, streamline trade operations, and promote India’s green port…
New Delhi: The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has entered into a significant academic collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized on November 4, 2024, at SAIL’s Corporate Office in New Delhi. This partnership aims to introduce customized Management Development Programmes tailored for SAIL’s…
Bhubaneswar: The 125th birth anniversary of the esteemed statesman and nationalist leader, Utkal Keshari Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, will be celebrated throughout the year, commencing with a three-day event in Bhubaneswar from November 21 to 23. The year-long observance aims to honor Dr. Mahatab’s contributions to Odisha’s identity and legacy, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping…
Bhubaneswar: Forest Minister Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia has called for an extensive investigation into the unnatural deaths of elephants in Odisha. The directive came following reports that nearly 50 elephants have died under concerning circumstances this year alone, sparking widespread alarm and media attention. In a letter addressed to Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment &…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation for various development projects worth Rs. 890 crore in Belapada and Patnagarh during his two-day visit to Balangir district. A total of 83 projects were launched, encompassing irrigation, health infrastructure, piped water supply, bridge, and road construction. Addressing public meetings in Belapada and Patnagarh,…
Mumbai: The Indian fashion industry mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars, Rohit Bal, who passed away on Friday at the age of 63. The celebrated designer had been battling a heart ailment, according to Sunil Sethi, Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). “He was rushed to the hospital today……
New Delhi: The Government has launched a transformative Central Sector Scheme, ‘Namo Drone Didi,’ designed to equip 14,500 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones to provide services to farmers. With a budget of Rs. 1261 crore, this scheme, which runs from 2024 to 2026, will enable women SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –…
Rajnagar: A fishing ban has been enforced in the 1,437 square kilometer Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for the rare Olive Ridley turtles, effective from Friday. The restrictions will apply within a 160-kilometer stretch from the Dhamra mouth to the Devi River mouth, lasting for seven months, from November 1 to May 31. While…
