Bhubaneswar: With Monkeypox (Mpox) cases on the rise both globally and in India, Public Health Director Dr. Niranjan Mishra has issued new precautionary guidelines to manage the situation effectively. These measures are specifically designed for Points of Entry (PoEs), such as airports, seaports, and land borders, to ensure swift detection and containment of the disease….
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector in Bihar. The decisions were unveiled during a high-level meeting with Bihar’s Agriculture Minister, Mangal Pandey, held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Union…
New Delhi: The Indian Ferroalloys & Producers’ Association (IFAPA) successfully hosted the 4th International Ferro Alloys Conference, drawing significant participation from the industry. The event, which took place in New Delhi, featured 10 insightful sessions with contributions from over 30 speakers and was attended by 550 delegates. The conference was honored by the presence of…
Germany: A new Covid-19 variant, identified as XEC, has been reported in 27 countries, causing heightened concern among health experts and governments globally. The XEC variant, a hybrid of the earlier Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first detected in Germany in June 2024 and has since spread rapidly across Europe, North America, and Asia. Countries…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive workshop focused on the implementation of the New Pension System (NPS) for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was held today at the Conference Hall of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) in Bhubaneswar. The event aimed to enhance understanding and facilitate effective management of pension schemes for municipal employees across the state. The training…
Bhubaneswar: A six-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) visited the Sun Temple at Konark on Wednesday to assess the progress of sand removal from the sanctum sanctorum (‘garbhagriha’) of the 13th-century monument. This inspection is part of an ongoing effort to preserve and maintain the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site located in…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, a significant step forward in India’s lunar exploration program. This mission aims to develop and demonstrate critical technologies required for returning lunar samples to Earth, furthering India’s capabilities for future manned moon landings. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is…
New Delhi: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organized a significant workshop titled ‘Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Workshop on Cyber Security’ in New Delhi on September 18, 2024. This event, part of the “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” initiative, saw participation from over 250 CISOs, Deputy CISOs, frontline…
Jaipur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 18th convocation ceremony of the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) at Jaipur today. The event celebrated the achievements of graduates and highlighted the pivotal role of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in shaping India’s technical education landscape. In her address, President Murmu underscored the significance…
New Delhi: The Second Edition of the Inclusion Conclave, organized by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, was inaugurated today by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The event, held in New Delhi, also saw the presence of Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports,…
