Jammu: The 38th Convocation of the IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu was held today, with Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the event virtually. He highlighted how the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will significantly strengthen the Open University Culture in India, providing greater flexibility…
Chennai: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in collaboration with Dwarka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (DDGD Vaishnav College), successfully organized a one-day National Workshop on ‘Capacity Building in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Documentation, Validation, and Communication’. Held at DDGD Vaishnav College, Chennai, the event was part of CSIR-NIScPR’s national initiative…
New Delhi: The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 is set to witness participation from several international para athletes, with competitions scheduled from March 20 to 27 in New Delhi, announced Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Building on the success of its inaugural edition in December…
Gandhinagar: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia–India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, Gujarat, on Wednesday. The two-day forum, a first-of-its-kind initiative, aims to deepen sports collaboration between India and Australia across multiple disciplines. The event was attended by HE Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to…
New Delhi: As India aspires to become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, embracing emerging technologies will be crucial in accelerating economic and societal transformation. Recognizing this, NITI Aayog has launched the NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) to position India at the forefront of global technological advancements. The newly established Frontier Tech Action Tank…
New Delhi: Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Tuesday to discuss critical railway infrastructure projects concerning the state, with a special focus on Mayurbhanj district. During the meeting, Dr. Mahapatra requested the restoration of the previous schedule for the Bangriposi–Puri…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to experience sweltering temperatures, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place in the state on Tuesday, recording a maximum temperature of 39ºC. Nine cities across the state saw temperatures soaring above 37ºC as the heatwave intensified. According to weather scientist Umashankar Dash, Baudh recorded 38.5ºC, followed by Malkangiri at 38.4ºC, Angul at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has inaugurated its first-ever dinosaur-themed park, ‘Dinosaurs Alive,’ at the Regional Science Centre (RSC), also known as the Science Park in Bhubaneswar. The park, spread across 2.5 acres, brings a unique and engaging experience with life-sized dinosaur models, dynamic light shows, motion-sensor effects, and immersive graphics. The park is designed to transport visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable energy, Odisha is set to begin testing green hydrogen-powered buses as part of India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved five pilot projects across the country, including a dedicated trial route in Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Konark…
