Toshali National Handicrafts Mela to Commence on March 19

Bhubaneswar: The 19th Toshali National Handicrafts Mela is all set to begin tomorrow at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, offering a grand showcase of India’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage. The event, organized by the Odisha Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will run until March 31, 2025….

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Odisha to Implement NEP 2020 from 2025-26, Revises Admission Age for Class I

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 starting from the academic session 2025-26. As part of this transition, the state has introduced a revised minimum age requirement for admission to Class I to align with the policy’s framework. Under the new guidelines, children must be at least six years…

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Odisha Strengthens Similipal Tiger Reserve Conservation with New 10-Year Plan

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to protect the rich biodiversity and wildlife of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most significant tiger habitats. A new 10-year Tiger Conservation Plan has been approved, spanning from 2023-24 to 2032-33, aiming to enhance wildlife protection and combat poaching. The initiative is backed by continuous financial support through…

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IAEA Chief Inaugurates S N Bose Building at Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership

New Delhi: Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, today inaugurated the S N Bose Building at the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi. The event also saw the launch of a Certificate Course on Nuclear Engineering, marking a significant step in advancing…

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India and Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties with High-Level Meeting

New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans held a crucial meeting in New Delhi to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The discussions focused on security collaboration, information exchange, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific, alongside potential partnerships in emerging technologies. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized enhancing cooperation in…

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ICGS Saksham Arrives in Madagascar to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

Antsiranana, Madagascar: The Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Saksham arrived at Antsiranana port on March 18, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Madagascar, focusing on joint training, environmental protection, and security collaboration. During its…

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India’s National Adaptation Plan to Propel Nation Towards Viksit Bharat, Says Union Minister at National Workshop

New Delhi: The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Climate Change, a key initiative aimed at fortifying India’s resilience against climate-related risks, was the focus of a national-level workshop held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. The workshop was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the ongoing Green Climate Fund…

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India Innovation Summit 2025 Inaugurated to Accelerate TB Elimination Efforts

New Delhi: The India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to End TB was inaugurated today at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel. Organized jointly by the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) and the Central TB Division (CTD), Ministry of Health &…

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