Odisha Govt Announces Re-opening of Schools from Tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has decided to reopen all government, private, and aided schools across the state for students from Class I to Class XII starting from tomorrow, June 21. This decision comes as per the announcement made by the Information & Public Relations Department, outlining the operational timings and subsequent resumption of regular classes….

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MIFF 2024 Pays Tribute to Legendary Czech Animator Jiri Trnka

Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the illustrious career of legendary Czech animation filmmaker Jiri Trnka with a retrospective session titled “From Theatrical Puppetry to Cinematic Perspective – A New Journey in European Animation.” The event featured renowned ethnologist and French animation filmmaker Olivier Catherin, who shared his admiration and in-depth knowledge…

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Barabati Stadium to Host India vs England ODI After Five-Year Hiatus

Cuttack: Odisha’s historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to regain its international cricketing glory with the hosting of the second One Day International (ODI) between India and England on February 9 next year. This announcement comes as part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) unveiling of Team India’s international home…

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President Droupadi Murmu Visits Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu paid a visit to the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The visit aimed to emphasize the government’s commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. During her visit, President Murmu met with children with disabilities,…

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Avian Influenza Simulation Exercise Held in Bhopal Amid Global Outbreak Concerns

Bhopal: The Department of Animal Husbandry, in collaboration with the World Bank, is conducting a crucial Avian Influenza Outbreak and Response Simulation Exercise in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on June 19 and 20, 2024. This timely workshop addresses the recent unusual outbreaks of Avian Influenza in Kerala and a global trend of spillovers to non-poultry species,…

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NHAI Partners with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety Using AI-Based Solutions

New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster road safety, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi. This collaboration aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the availability and condition of road signs on National Highways. As part of…

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200-Fold Surge in Space Startups Driven by Government Policies, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, announced a remarkable 200-fold increase in space startups over the past two years. Speaking at a high-level meeting to review the 100-day Action Plan of the Department of Space, Dr. Singh attributed this significant growth…

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Centre Confirms Adequate Wheat Stock for Potential Market Interventions

New Delhi: A high-level meeting of the Committee of Ministers was convened today under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation. The session focused on reviewing the current prices of essential commodities, with a particular emphasis on wheat stocks and prices. The committee discussed the procurement status of wheat for the…

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DAHD Partners with NDDB to Upgrade Biocontainment Facility at CCSNIAH

New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has signed an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to upgrade the Biocontainment Facility and undertake associated repair works at the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health (CCSNAIH) in Baghpat. The agreement, signed in…

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Researchers Discover New Genus of Diatom in Eastern Ghats’ Clean Water River

Pune: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have identified a new genus of the Gomphonemoid diatom in the pristine waters of the Eastern Ghats. This newly discovered genus, named Indiconema, showcases a unique suite of features distinguishing it from other members of the Gomphonemoid group, particularly in valve symmetry…

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