Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police sportspersons have made the state proud with their remarkable performances in national-level police championships. Recognizing their achievements, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania felicitated the medal winners and announced cash incentives during a special ceremony held at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar. At the 24th All India Police Aquatic…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women’s economic empowerment, district-level workshops on the Lakhpati Didi Initiative were conducted across Odisha today under the direction of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The workshops aimed to intensify livelihood activities through convergence and enhance stakeholder awareness about their roles and responsibilities in the initiative. With an impressive turnout…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies began today at Bhubaneswar, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for combating sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia. The workshop is organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), ST &…
New Delhi: The Indian government continues to regulate drug prices under the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy (NPPP), 2012, ensuring affordability and accessibility of essential medicines. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Anupriya Patel, informed the Rajya Sabha today that drug price regulation is based on three key principles: essentiality of drugs, regulation of…
New Delhi: In a major step towards boosting eco-friendly cruise tourism in the national capital, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple agencies of the Delhi government, including the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and Delhi Transport Corporation…
New Delhi: The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day with the inauguration of a special exhibition titled “Indian Heritage through Architecture.” The exhibition, inaugurated by Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, highlights India’s architectural legacy spanning thousands of years. The exhibition offers a deep dive into India’s rich…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing India’s logistics infrastructure, the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for the development of a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The agreement was formalized in the presence of…
Bathinda: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the Central University of Punjab in Bathinda today, inspiring students to pursue knowledge, uphold morality, and contribute meaningfully to society. Addressing the gathering, the President remarked that a convocation is a milestone—marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in students’ lives. She…
Bathinda: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda today, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in providing affordable healthcare and fostering medical research in India. Addressing the gathering, the President stated that for the common citizen, AIIMS represents access to top-tier medical treatment at an affordable cost, while for students, it symbolizes advanced…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha on March 13 and 14, cautioning residents about rising temperatures. According to the IMD forecast, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are likely to experience heatwave conditions at one or two places over the next…
