New Delhi: In a significant move towards promoting consumer rights and sustainability, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India, has constituted an expert committee under the leadership of Bharat Khera, Additional Secretary, DoCA, to establish a robust framework for a Repairability Index. This initiative aims to empower consumers by providing greater transparency regarding…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, launched the second edition of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 at a hybrid event held at Lady Hardinge Medical College today. The campaign, aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of India’s youth from the harmful effects of tobacco, was accompanied…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi today. The three-day conference serves as a critical platform for ICG Commanders to discuss strategic, operational, and administrative issues, particularly in the face of evolving maritime security challenges and the shifting geopolitical landscape. Addressing…
Kolkata: Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) today to review the institute’s advancements in drone applications for fisheries management. The event saw the participation of scientists, state fisheries officials, fishermen, and fisherwomen, with key stakeholders from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, NAFED, NCDC,…
New Delhi: In a significant health alert, India has reported its first case of the Mpox clade 1 strain, which prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare Mpox a public health emergency last month. The strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from the Malappuram district of Kerala, who had recently returned from…
Mumbai: India’s first-ever padel team clinched the bronze medal at the inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup held in Bali, Indonesia, from September 19 to 22. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing presence in the sport and highlights the team’s dedication and skill. Competing against five nations, the Indian squad, organized by the Indian Padel Academy, demonstrated…
Mumbai: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) campus in Mumbai today, conducting an in-depth review of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and NFDC’s activities. The visit emphasized enhancing employment opportunities and preserving India’s cinematic legacy. During the visit, Vaishnaw toured the National Museum of…
Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur marked its 10th Foundation Day with the announcement of a major initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its classrooms, a move that will revolutionize how students learn. The institution, which has consistently focused on innovation, inclusiveness, and integrity, continues to push the boundaries of management education. The Foundation Day celebration, held…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Steering Committee for drafting the Vision Document “Viksit Odisha @ 2036 for Viksit Bharat @ 2047” was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting, chaired by Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, marked a significant step towards shaping Odisha’s developmental trajectory in alignment…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s grievance cell reopened on Monday after a six-week pause due to the Assembly Budget Session and festive celebrations. Citizens from across the state flocked to Bhubaneswar to present their concerns, as the CM, along with officials from the CMO and various departments, addressed public grievances. In a bid…
