New Delhi: Pramod Bhagat, the celebrated para shuttler who won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, has been handed an 18-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) due to multiple whereabouts failures. This suspension, announced on Tuesday, will result in Bhagat missing the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games. The BWF revealed that Bhagat violated anti-doping regulations…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests are witnessing a positive trend in elephant conservation, as revealed by the Odisha Elephant Census 2024. The census, announced on World Elephant Day by Susant Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) for Wildlife, shows an increase in the elephant population within the state’s forest divisions. The 2024 census recorded 2,098…
Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal review meeting held at Kharavel Bhawan on Monday, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, charted out an ambitious roadmap for the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB). The discussions centered on the board’s current projects, future expansion plans, and the implementation of key housing schemes across the state….
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has called for the personal intervention of Union Science & Technology Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to ensure the continuation of the prestigious UNESCO Kalinga Prize, a symbol of Odia identity and pride. In a letter addressed to the Union…
Ahmedabad: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, delivered the keynote address today at the ‘Impact With Youth Conclave 2024’ in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event, jointly organized by United Nations India, UNICEF, UNICEF YuWaah, and Elixir Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, drew hundreds…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially released the guidelines for the implementation of the ‘Model Solar Village’ component under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a landmark initiative aimed at promoting solar energy adoption across India. The guidelines, notified on August 9, 2024, outline the framework for creating one…
New Delhi: In a powerful demonstration of commitment to a drug-free India, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today led the nation in a ‘Mass Pledge’ against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA). The event, held at Modern School, Barakhamba Road in New Delhi, saw the participation of…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, today unveiled the India Rankings 2024, an initiative under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) established by the Ministry of Education in 2015. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by prominent figures including Secretary of Higher Education, K. Sanjay Murthy, UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural cooperation, India’s Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met with Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, and Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs, along with his delegation at Krishi Bhavan today. The high-level bilateral meeting focused on…
New Delhi: At the Inter-Ministerial meeting of the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) held today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need to expedite lithium exploration in Jammu & Kashmir’s Reasi district, recognizing its potential to significantly boost India’s mining economy and overall economic growth. During the 6th Governing Body meeting of NMET, chaired…
