New Delhi: A pivotal three-day workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization commenced today in New Delhi, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The workshop, inaugurated by Dr. Abhijit…
Bhubaneswar: The first meeting of the High Empowered Committee of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2024-25 took place today at the Lok Seva Bhavan. The meeting, chaired by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, focused on reviewing the progress, success, and implementation of various infrastructure development projects across…
Bhubaneswar: To curb unauthorized construction in Bhubaneswar, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced today that 191 illegally built apartments and buildings in the capital city are slated for demolition. This decision is part of the state’s broader effort to address the increasing issue of unauthorized structures. Responding to a question from MLA…
Bhopal: India’s ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ received yet another setback on Tuesday as one more feline Pawan died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, the forest official said. Pawan (Indian name) was among eight cheetahs brought from Namibia on September 1, 2022, and they all were released at Kuno National Park (KNP) by Prime…
Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for the upcoming International Shree-Anna Conference as a preparatory meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo, took place today. The conference, focused on promoting traditional food grains like millet, will coincide with International Millet Day. The objective is to boost awareness about endangered crops while…
New Delhi: India’s Jay Shah was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will be taking over from Greg Barclay in December this year. Shah, who has been serving as the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since October 2019 and…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering inclusive growth for students with disabilities in Odisha. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes…
Nalanda: The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, will host a two-day international conference on the life and legacy of Guru Padmasambhava on August 28-29, 2024, in Nalanda. Also known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, a revered figure in Buddha Dhamma, played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism across the Himalayan region in…
Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), made his maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi after assuming command of the Indian Navy. The visit was marked by significant engagements and interactions aimed at…
Malaga, Spain: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, commanded by Captain MR Harish, docked at the port of Malaga on August 25, 2024, for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Spain. This visit is a significant step toward deepening the longstanding relations between the two nations, which…
