Bhubaneswar: The newly appointed chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, has issued a stern warning against servitors using mobile phones atop the chariots during the Rath Yatra. In his first statement after assuming charge, Padhee emphasized that no servitors would be allowed to climb atop the chariots without authorization,…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) member states paid a joint call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in strengthening regional cooperation across various sectors. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi engaged in…
Hyderabad: The series of networking events under the Sangam-Digital Twin initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has concluded on a high note. The final event, held at T-Hub, Hyderabad on July 10-11, 2024, marked the culmination of a series of engaging and productive sessions aimed at revolutionizing infrastructure planning through advanced digital solutions. The…
Madurai, Tamil Nadu: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organized the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ today in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This event aimed to hold strategic discussions with States and Union Territories to deliberate on the progress and future directions for the development of the fisheries sector. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth in the North-Eastern region, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned the construction of 78 roads and 14 bridges in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) – III. This initiative, spanning 563.67 km, comes with an estimated investment of…
New Delhi: In a resolute statement at the “Reimagining Poverty Alleviation in India” roundtable, Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary of Rural Livelihoods at the Ministry of Rural Development, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to combat climate change and poverty by ensuring inclusive livelihoods. The exclusive event was organized by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab…
Lothal, Gujarat: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) is advancing the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, under the Sagarmala programme. This ambitious project aims to become a world-class tourist destination, showcasing India’s rich maritime history from ancient to modern times through an edutainment approach using cutting-edge technology….
New Delhi: A delegation from the Royal Government of Bhutan, led by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, to discuss key issues concerning air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife, and renewable energy. During the meeting, Kirti…
London: Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after defeating former champion Elena Rybakina with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Krejcikova’s victory sets up a final clash with seventh seed Paolini on Saturday. “I’m so proud about my game and my fighting spirit today,” said Krejcikova after her hard-fought…
London: Jasmine Paolini becomes the first Italian to reach the women’s singles final at Wimbledon 2024. Paolini defeated Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) in the longest women’s semi-final at the All England Club. Despite losing the first set, Paolini made an incredible comeback and won the second set with 6-4. Paolini’s outstanding performance…
