Goa: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2024, with an exciting new addition aimed at celebrating emerging Indian filmmakers. In a significant move, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced the “Best Debut Indian Film Section 2024”,…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its inaugural Advanced Leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Governance, designed specifically for senior civil servants from Latin America and Caribbean nations. The two-week program, held from September 2 to 13, 2024, brought together 22 participants from 10 countries, including Argentina, Costa Rica,…
New Delhi: The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 concluded successfully at Pragati Maidan, showcasing India’s growing prowess in the biotechnology sector. Organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), the event ran from September 12 to 14 and brought together stakeholders from both national and international biotech…
Santiniketan: A two-day national seminar titled Aadi Vyakhyan 06: Preserving Tribal Languages Utilizing Technology & Indian Multilingualism: Policy & Practices was organized by the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in collaboration with the Centre for Endangered Languages (CFEL) at Visva-Bharati University. Held in hybrid mode on September 12 and 13, 2024, at Bhasha Bhavana, Santiniketan,…
Baripada: In response to the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall and potential floods on September 14th and 15th, Mayurbhanj District Collector Hema Kanta Say held an urgent virtual review meeting today to assess the preparedness of the district. According to the IMD, a Red Warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, predicting isolated…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Minister for Commerce & Transport and Steel & Mines, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, has called for the Centre’s support in developing the state’s ports, maritime infrastructure, and establishing a world-class maritime institute or university. Speaking at the 20th Maritime State Development Council meeting in Goa, organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,…
Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The ambitious scheme, backed by a ₹1,423 crore investment over five years, aims to significantly enhance milk production in the state. Majhi highlighted the…
New Delhi: In a significant move to eliminate colonial legacies, Union Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will be renamed Sri Vijaya Puram. The decision is part of a broader initiative to shed remnants of colonial history and celebrate India’s freedom struggle. A…
New Delhi: In a significant advancement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian Light Tank, Zorawar, on September 13, 2024. The trials, held in challenging desert terrain, underscored the tank’s versatility and its suitability for deployment in high-altitude areas. The preliminary field…
