Malé: To strengthen the partnership between India and the Maldives, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Maldives’ Foreign Minister, Moosa Zameer, renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the capacity building of 1,000 Maldivian civil servants for the period 2024-2029. The renewal took place on August 9, 2024, in Malé, Maldives. The renewed…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ Portal and the ‘Faculty Development’ Portal today at the Civil Service Training Institutions Convention held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to modernize civil service training under the National Capacity Building Commission (NCBC) and Mission Karmayogi Bharat….
New Delhi: The Government of India has officially declared August 23rd as “National Space Day” to commemorate the monumental success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration endeavors. The mission, which successfully achieved a safe and soft landing of the Vikram Lander and deployed the Pragyaan rover near the Moon’s South Pole, has placed India among an elite group of spacefaring nations. India now holds the distinction of being the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to do so near the lunar South Pole.
Gandhinagar: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Gandhinagar today, where he played an active role in the Handloom Pakhwada celebrations. During his visit, the Minister inaugurated a meticulously curated handloom exhibition that beautifully showcased the rich and unparalleled legacy of Indian textiles. The exhibition was a…
Maduru Oya: The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI began today at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The exercise, which will run from 12th to 25th August 2024, aims to bolster the joint military capabilities of both nations in counter-insurgency operations within a semi-urban environment. The Indian…
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, successfully conducted the NEET PG 2024 examination today. The examination, crucial for postgraduate medical admissions, was held at 416 centers spread across 170 cities. The NEET PG 2024 examination was…
Bhubaneswar: In a rare and exciting occurrence, first-time safari tourists at Debrigarh Sanctuary were thrilled to spot the elusive Wild Dog, also known as Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia, during a safari on 10th August. The sighting took place at around 3:30 PM near the Deer Zone of the safari route. The Wild Dog, an…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, chaired her first national-level meeting with State Ministers of Women and Child Development/Social Welfare and Administrators/Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories via video conferencing. The meeting, held on 10th August 2024, focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing programs and discussing future strategies for key…
Bhubaneswar: The 40th Sub-Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Championship concluded today at the Kalinga Stadium, with Karnataka claiming the overall championship trophy. The closing ceremony was graced by Odisha’s Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, who presented the trophy and extended his heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners. The event saw 11…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu was honored with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award, the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste. The award, presented by Timor-Leste’s President Jose Ramos-Horta, acknowledges her outstanding achievements in education, social welfare, and women’s empowerment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in this prestigious honor, emphasizing its importance in strengthening the relationship…
