Bhubaneswar: Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, stressed the importance of a free and open press as a cornerstone of democracy while addressing over 30 journalists from Odisha. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Countering Disinformation for Odisha Journalists training program held at KIIT campus, Larson praised the participants’ commitment…
New Delhi: Addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024 in New Delhi on October 4, 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concept of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). The minister highlighted the importance of partnerships that prioritize sustainable development, economic…
Washington DC: The 6th consecutive India-US Commercial Dialogue was held today, jointly chaired by India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington D.C. This high-level meeting aimed to further enhance the business and investment climate between the two countries,…
Ranchi: In a pivotal step towards sustainable energy and lowering carbon emissions, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, remotely inaugurated 51 rooftop solar power plants of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) from Ranchi. This initiative, part of the ongoing Special Campaign 4.0, showcases a cumulative capacity of 2.428 Mega Watts…
Mangarh Dham: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the Adi Gaurav Samman Samaroh at Mangarh Dham in Banswara, Rajasthan, on October 4, 2024. The event celebrated the exceptional contributions of tribal communities, highlighting their achievements across various fields. In her address, President Murmu congratulated the recipients of the prestigious ‘Adi Gaurav Samman,’ expressing particular…
Bilaspur: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the region, AIIMS Bilaspur has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Renal Transplant ICU and Facility. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda visited the facility today, where he met with the first renal transplant recipient and the donor, both of whom are reported to be recovering well following the…
Puri: In a recent auction, 10,300 quintals of Arpan rice were sold, raising Rs 2.86 crore for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) fund. The auction was held under the supervision of Puri District Collector and SJTA Deputy Chief Administrator Siddharth Shankar Swain. The entire stock was bought by Suresh Kumar Mohanty, owner of Nimapada…
Bhubaneswar: To support the integration of ex-military personnel into state services, the Governor of Odisha, under the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution, has approved new rules providing 10% horizontal reservation for retired Agniveer personnel in the state’s Uniformed Services. The regulations were framed on Friday and will be officially known as the…
Gwalior: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Labour & Employment, and Chancellor of the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the 10th Convocation Ceremony of LNIPE today, emphasizing the pivotal role of health in realizing India’s vision of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Drawing inspiration from Prime…
New Delhi: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India hosted a significant delegation from the European Union (EU) today, featuring representatives from EU Member States and startups specializing in battery recycling technologies. This interaction included officials from the EU Delegation to India and members from select Indian startups, focusing…
