New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) marked the 83rd Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) with a celebratory event at the National Agricultural Science Complex in Pusa, New Delhi. The event commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director of CSIR-NIScPR, who…
New Delhi: In a historic first, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has taken over as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), becoming the first woman officer to hold the prestigious position. The DGAFMS is directly responsible for formulating medical policy matters related to the Armed Forces, and reports to the Ministry of Defence….
New Delhi: In a ceremony organized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and the National Rehabilitation Examination Board, students excelling in special education and disability rehabilitation were honored today at the convocation held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. The event celebrated the achievements of 16 students, including 3 students with disabilities, in the presence…
Bhubaneswar: The 4th Indian Open Under-23 Athletics Championship concluded today in Patna, Bihar, with athletes from Odisha making a significant mark. The 18-member Odisha team bagged a total of 7 medals, including 5 gold and 2 silver, securing third place in the overall medal tally. Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight, clinching two gold…
Bhubaneswar: The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) took place today, with Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (AG&FE) Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasizing the critical role of bio-fortified seeds in enhancing farmers’ income and diversifying agricultural practices in the state. During his address, Dr. Padhee noted…
Bhubaneswar: Gokulananda Mallick, Minister of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and MSME, inaugurated the newly constructed Conference Hall at the Veterinary Officers’ Training Institute in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar, today. The modern facility is designed to enhance training and capacity building in the animal resources development sector. Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including LED screens, a digital podium, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department of Odisha launched the State-Level Nutrition Month-2024 with a special ceremony held at the State Women and Child Institute in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The event marks the start of a month-long initiative focused on raising awareness and tackling malnutrition across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: The “Sanskruti Charcha” ceremony on “Skill Development and the Role of Youth in the Development of Odisha” was held today at the Odisha State Archives. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the event brought together key figures from the cultural and administrative sectors to discuss the crucial role youth play in…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…
Itanagar: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a significant meeting today in Itanagar to assess the performance of seven Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The meeting was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services…
