New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu presented the 19th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in the capital today, emphasizing the critical role of free and fair journalism in sustaining democracy. Addressing the gathering, she underscored the importance of a well-informed citizenry, stating that without access to credible news, democratic processes lose their very meaning. The…
New Delhi: A four-day symposium titled ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’ commenced at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss India’s climate adaptation priorities. Organized by The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University in collaboration…
New Delhi: India’s nuclear energy ambitions are set to expand with North India’s first nuclear power plant coming up in Gorakhpur, Haryana. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed this major development while reaffirming the government’s commitment to the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project in Maharashtra, which is poised to become India’s largest nuclear power facility. Speaking…
New Delhi: India’s ambitious space program is set to scale new heights as the government revealed key updates on the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission and the country’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that one of the four astronauts currently undergoing rigorous training for Gaganyaan, Group Captain…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush marked a significant step in transforming the public service mindset with the inauguration of the first batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme on March 18, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the Capacity Building Commission, was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. The programme aims…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government launched the seventh phase of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) on Wednesday. A total of 775 senior citizens from six districts across Odisha embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi, two of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. The pilgrimage was launched by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, held a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming, at her Lok Seva Bhawan office, where they discussed various opportunities for collaboration between Odisha and the United Kingdom. Fleming commended Odisha for its proactive approach in developing tourism, recognizing the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the family of former minister Naba Das that his murder case will be thoroughly re-examined, and strict action will be taken against the real culprit. Naba Das’ wife, Minati Das, accompanied by their daughter, Deepali Das, and son, Bisal Das, met the Chief Minister at Lok Seva…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Greenfield High-Speed National Highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk in Maharashtra. The ₹4,500.62 crore project will be developed under the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency in…
New Delhi: The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, has paved the way for enhanced port-led development and maritime infrastructure in India. The meeting reviewed key projects under the Sagarmala Programme and set the stage for its next phase—Sagarmala 2.0….
