New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated a significant step towards the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by inviting affiliated schools to participate in a pilot program for the National Credit Framework (NCrF). The NCrF, launched by the government last year, aims to ensure a seamless integration of…
Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has issued a crucial advisory aimed at mitigating the risks associated with road hypnosis, particularly during long journeys at night. Highlighting road hypnosis as a significant factor contributing to highway mishaps, the STA emphasized the importance of driver and passenger vigilance to ensure road safety. Road hypnosis,…
Rourkela: Sumit Singh, a resident of Rourkela, has added another feather to his cap by securing a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records for his extraordinary feat of treadmill running. Singh, an ultra runner, accomplished this remarkable feat on March 12th by running continuously on a treadmill for an astounding 12 hours. During the…
New Delhi: Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is set to make his return to the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 18, as announced by the organisers on Wednesday. The prestigious event, held in honor of Finnish athletics legend Paavo Nurmi, is designated as a top-tier World Athletics competition under the Continental Tour…
Mumbai: Ajit Agarkar, the newly appointed chairman of the BCCI selection committee, has lauded India’s abundant cricket talent and hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a pivotal platform for nurturing upcoming cricketers. Agarkar shared his insights on various aspects of the game, including the growing significance of data in team preparation, the evolution of…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance India’s capabilities in the mining and metallurgical sectors, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT). The MoU, aimed at fostering technical and knowledge cooperation for critical minerals, was signed today at…
Edinburgh, UK: Peter Higgs, the esteemed British physicist whose groundbreaking theoretical work laid the foundation for understanding the origin of mass in the universe, has passed away at the age of 94. The University of Edinburgh, where Higgs served as professor emeritus, confirmed his demise on April 8 at his residence. Described as a “truly…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to accept the unconditional apology tendered by Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurveda MD Acharya Balkrishna in a case concerning misleading advertisements. In a strongly worded response, the court dismissed the apology, asserting that it was only issued because their “back is against the wall.” The justices highlighted…
Dublin: Simon Harris, at the age of 37, has made history by becoming Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister, succeeding his party colleague Leo Varadkar. Harris steps into the role with less than a year to bolster the coalition government’s efforts to prevent a potential electoral victory by the left-wing Sinn Fein. The former health and…
New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted a Pre-Cyclone Exercise today under the chairmanship of Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD, at Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi, in a hybrid mode. This biennial exercise, which is a part of the Pre-Cyclone Season and Post-Cyclone Season exercises, aimed to assess the preparedness of various stakeholders in…
