New Delhi: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting today in New Delhi to address key issues related to employment data and overseas emigration trends. The meeting saw the participation of Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, as well as…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, launched the ‘Humsafar Policy’ today in New Delhi, aiming to improve the travel experience on India’s National Highways (NH) and accelerate the development of Wayside Amenities. The launch event, attended by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Ajay Tamta, marks a…
Dehradun: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) celebrated the 83rd Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) with a grand ceremony focused on achievements in research and the institute’s commitment to sustainability. The event, held on October 7, 2024, highlighted the role of CSIR-IIP in advancing cutting-edge technologies for a greener…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha athletes delivered an exceptional performance on the opening day of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing a total of 27 medals across various track and field events. The championship, which commenced today at Kalinga Stadium, saw athletes from across the eastern region competing at the highest level. The event was…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to reopen to tourists from October 10, after being closed for nearly four months due to the monsoon season. The announcement was made in a notification issued on Monday by STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni. The reserve had been closed to visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha has approved a new uniform colour code for all government buildings across the state. The decision follows a recent change in the uniform design for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. As per the new directive, the exterior walls of government buildings will…
Nagpur: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, along with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, visited the Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) headquarters today to assess the company’s performance. The review meeting, which focused on coal production, dispatch efficiency, and the welfare of Project Affected People (PAPs), was attended by…
Darjeeling: The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park’s (PNHZP) Red Panda Conservation Breeding and Augmentation Programme has been selected as one of the top three finalists for the 2024 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation & Environmental Sustainability Awards. The winner will be announced at the 79th WAZA Annual Conference, to be held at…
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aimed at increasing access to educational resources, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of a Letter of Engagement (LoE) between NCERT and Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd today. The collaboration marks the first time NCERT textbooks will be made available on major e-commerce platforms at…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched two key defence innovation initiatives—Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 2.0) and the 12th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 12)—during DefConnect 4.0 at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. These initiatives aim to bolster India’s defence ecosystem by encouraging the development of cutting-edge technologies and…
