Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, highlighted the crucial role of MSMEs in driving India’s movement towards Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat during the International MSME Day event, ‘Udyami Bharat.’ Emphasizing an inclusive and focused approach, especially in rural areas and hinterlands, Manjhi echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision…
Port Victoria, Seychelles: As part of her long-range deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 26, 2024. The visit coincides with the celebration of the 48th National Day of Seychelles on June 29, 2024. An Indian Navy marching contingent and the…
Alexandria: As part of her ongoing deployment to Africa and Europe, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, has arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, for a goodwill visit from June 27 to June 30, 2024. India and Egypt share a rich legacy of cultural relations and economic ties that have spanned…
Bhubaneswar: Sara, a 19-year-old tigress died after age-related illness in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Sara’s remarkable journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just five months old. She was initially reared at Van Vihar Zoological Park, Bhopal, before joining Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, on April 18,…
Bhubaneswar: In a rigorous monthly review meeting of the Rural Development department, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the progress of various projects undertaken in the first 100 days of the current financial year 2024-25. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards, Singh outlined the projects scheduled for completion in the next 100 days, insisting…
New Delhi: General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), flagged off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from the National War Memorial today. The expedition commemorates the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War of 1999. The flag-off event saw the presence of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, Vice Chief of the…
Trinidad: South Africa broke their ICC knockout hoodoo in emphatic fashion, thrashing Afghanistan by 9 wickets to secure a place in their first-ever T20 World Cup final. The semi-final clash, held in Trinidad on Wednesday, saw the Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, dominate the Rashid Khan-led Afghan team, who were playing in their maiden World…
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure the highest construction standards, cost effectiveness, and timely completion of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a Detailed Project Report (DPR) cell at its headquarters in New Delhi. This new cell is designed to provide expert inputs and enable end-to-end monitoring of…
Digwadih: The Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has commenced its two-day workshop, CARING-2024, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in coal gasification. Held at the CSIR-CIMFR Digwadih Campus, the event brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the complexities and potential of gasification technology. The workshop has attracted over…
Pune: Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Genome Sequencing Lab at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune. This new lab is equipped with cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) facilities, featuring advanced “Nextseq 2000” and “Miniseq”…
