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…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The release includes 61 different crops, comprising 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops, aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs, and promoting sustainable farming practices across the country. During the event,…
Paris: Indian shooting icon Abhinav Bindra was honored with the Olympic Order at the 142nd International Olympic Council (IOC) Session in Paris. This distinguished award, the highest recognition from the IOC, has been given since 1975 to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Olympic Movement, according to Olympic.com. Reflecting on his journey, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its flagship women’s welfare initiative, Subhadra Yojana, on August 15. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made the announcement on Saturday, outlining that the SOP will provide crucial details about the scheme, which aims to support women in establishing small enterprises such…
Puri: The Indian Navy is gearing up for a spectacular mock drill off the coast of Puri in preparation for the upcoming Navy Day celebrations on December 4. The event is set to be a grand display of naval warfare and power, showcasing the strength and capabilities of the Indian Navy. In anticipation of the…
Silicon Valley: Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a pioneering figure in the tech industry, has passed away after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She was 56 years old. The news was confirmed by her husband, Dennis Troper, who shared the sorrowful announcement in a Facebook post. “It is with profound sadness…
Mumbai: The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an R&D institute under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with Toshniwal Hyvac Pvt. Ltd. and Sir Automation Industries. The agreement aims to facilitate the large-scale manufacturing of a state-of-the-art Microwave-Based…
New Delhi: The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) marked World Biofuel Day with a special event at its New Delhi campus, spotlighting the latest advancements in biofuels and carbon capture technologies. The gathering brought together students, researchers, and experts to explore the role of advanced biofuels in achieving global and national Net…
