National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming: Advancing Women’s Empowerment through DAY-NRLM

New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), in collaboration with the Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE), successfully hosted the National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) yesterday. The conclave centered on enhancing gender-responsive community institutions and discussed strategies for integrating gender…

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ARIES and BEL Join Hands to Boost India’s Space Situational Awareness

Nainital: In a significant stride toward enhancing India’s space capabilities, the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to develop advanced technologies for tracking near-Earth objects and artificial satellites. This collaboration aims to strengthen Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and ensure the safety of…

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Seven Arrested for Harassing Army Officer and Fiancée in Bhubaneswar, Police Launch Investigation

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Friday apprehended seven individuals accused of harassing an Army officer and his fiancée on the night of September 14 while they were traveling by car from Patia. The suspects were taken into custody following an examination of CCTV footage related to the incident. According to sources, the accused are currently…

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Deputy CM Parida Inaugurates Mission Shakti Auditorium and Call Centre

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards women’s empowerment in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Mission Shakti Auditorium and the Mission Shakti Call Centre today at the Mission Shakti Bhawan premises in Pokhariput. The state-of-the-art facilities are expected to play a crucial role in supporting women’s self-help groups (SHGs) across the state, further…

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MCTE and SETS Sign Landmark MoU to Bolster India’s Cyber and Quantum Security Capabilities

New Delhi:To enhance India’s information security infrastructure, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) and the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing research and development in crucial fields such as Cyber Security, Quantum Technologies, Hardware Security, and Cryptology. This collaboration is expected to…

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Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts 2024 Concludes Successfully in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: The two-day Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC) 2024, organized by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) Visakhapatnam Chapter, concluded today at the Multipurpose Hall of Ukku Club, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The convention, held on September 19th and 20th, brought together over 660 delegates from 34 organizations, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing…

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Young Innovators Shine at 11th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition of INSPIRE-MANAK

New Delhi: The 11th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) of INSPIRE–MANAK culminated today with a grand felicitation ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), emphasized the profound societal, national, and global impact of nurturing young minds, highlighting the potential of their ideas to…

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Flags-In Historic Open Water Swimming Expedition Honoring Param Vir Chakra Awardees

New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today flagged-in a remarkable Open Water Swimming Expedition that covered 21 islands in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago, named after Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees. The event, held in New Delhi, celebrated a first-of-its-kind expedition that commemorated the gallantry of India’s greatest war heroes. This initiative comes nearly a…

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Stakeholder Consultation on Kharif 2024 Crop Production: Key Insights and Projections

New Delhi: In continuation of the stakeholder consultation initiative launched earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), chaired by Ruchika Gupta, Advisor (AS & DA), held the second round of discussions yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The focus of the meeting was on assessing the production scenario of cereals, oilseeds,…

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Labour Secretary Chairs Regional Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Discusses Employment Generation and Labour Reforms with Eastern States

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, held a key regional consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on employment generation, labour reforms, and social protection for workers. The meeting, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, included representatives from the eastern states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and…

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