SSRC Focuses on Advancing Coal Sector R&D Projects in Special Meeting

New Delhi: A special meeting of the Standing Scientific Research Committee (SSRC) was convened on August 21, 2024, under the leadership of Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal. Held in hybrid mode, the meeting brought together senior ministry officials, including Additional Secretaries Rupinder Brar and Vismita Tej, JS&FA Nirupama Kotru, and Advisor…

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President Droupadi Murmu Graces 5th Convocation of JC Bose University of Science and Technology

Faridabad: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 5th convocation of JC Bose University of Science and Technology in Faridabad today, marking a significant event for the institution and its graduates. In her address, the President highlighted the importance of adapting to the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. She emphasized that India is prepared to…

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DG NCC Flags Off Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Abi Gamin

New Delhi: Lt General Gurbirpal Singh, Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), ceremonially flagged off the NCC Girls and Boys Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Abi Gamin today from New Delhi. This expedition, comprising 34 cadets, six officers, and 20 Permanent Instructors from various NCC Directorates across India, marks the 88th NCC Cadets’ Mountaineering Expedition…

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DoT Hosts Key Meeting with Telecom OEMs to Shape Future of India’s Telecom Sector

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), led by Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, held a significant meeting today with the recently constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) and Telecom Sector Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This meeting is a crucial…

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Odisha CM Felicitates Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Historic Bronze at Paris Olympics

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today honored the Indian Men’s Hockey team for their remarkable achievement in winning the historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The felicitation ceremony took place at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where the team was celebrated for their outstanding performance on the world stage. The…

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BoCW Monitoring Committee Holds 15th Meeting, Launches New Portal for Welfare of Construction Workers

New Delhi; The 15th meeting of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) Monitoring Committee was held today, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meeting brought together Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Labour Commissioners, and Welfare Commissioners from States and Union Territories (UTs) to discuss key issues related to the…

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Odisha Govt Increases Mid-Day Meal Allowance to Improve Food Quality in Schools

Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…

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Odisha Launches e-Chasa App and Portal for Digital Crop Survey to Empower Farmers

Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move to modernize agriculture, Odisha has launched the e-Chasa App and Portal as part of its Digital Survey Policy to enhance crop production and processing. The initiative, aimed at empowering farmers across the state, was officially launched today by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak…

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to Lay Foundation Stone for EV Testing Facility in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, will lay the foundation stone for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing Facility at the National Test House (NTH) RRSL Camp in Jakkuru, Bengaluru, today. The new facility marks a significant step in expanding India’s EV testing…

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