New Delhi: In response to the approaching cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) today to assess the nation’s preparedness. The meeting was held in coordination with senior officials from various central agencies and state governments, focusing on minimizing loss…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Dana expected to impact the Odisha coast between October 23 and 25, an emergency pre-cyclone meeting was convened under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & FE, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on October 20. The meeting, held virtually from the Board Room of Krushi Bhawan, aimed at coordinating preparedness…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone “DANA” looming over Odisha, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (H&UD), conducted a comprehensive review of preparedness measures with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state via a video conference. The meeting was held to ensure that all ULBs are fully equipped to handle the potential challenges posed by…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully hosted a comprehensive event today in the capital, celebrating the Star Rating Awards for Coal and Lignite Mines, conducting a Stakeholder Consultation on Mine Developers cum Operators (MDOs), and launching the Coal Directory of India. The event, aimed at recognizing exceptional mine performance and facilitating discussions on operational…
Singapore: In a significant move to deepen India-Singapore cooperation in education, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan met with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade & Industry, Gan Kim Yong. The two leaders engaged in discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in skills-based education and training, with an emphasis on equipping future generations with…
New Delhi: In a significant push towards strengthening India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) today announced a Joint Call for Proposals aimed at developing indigenous EV sub-systems. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, New…
New Delhi: The first anniversary of the Namo Bharat Trains’ operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in India’s transportation history. The event, organized by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), was graced by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar and Union…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards promoting sustainable transportation, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, presented India’s advancements in green hydrogen mobility by demonstrating a hydrogen-fueled bus powered by IndianOil to the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, and his delegation. The event underscored India’s growing leadership in clean energy solutions…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe weather warnings for several districts in Odisha as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a deep depression. The system is expected to further strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 23, prompting the IMD to issue high-level alerts for the region. According…
Singapore: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the Prime Minister of Singapore, H.E. Lawrence Wong, to advance and expand bilateral cooperation in education. The discussions centered on strengthening ties in school education, vocational training, and research, with a focus on the three key pillars of ‘Talent, Resource & Market.’ During the meeting, Pradhan…
