Mangalore: The picturesque Sasihithulu beach in Mangalore is all set to host the country’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling event, the India Paddle Festival, from March 8th to 10th, 2024. This three-day extravaganza will feature the world’s best Stand-Up Paddlers, including the Spanish duo of Fernando Perez (Men’s World No. 2) and Esperanza Barreras (Women’s World…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming Mahashivratri celebrations, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has implemented robust security measures to facilitate the smooth and secure observance of the festival at the revered Lingaraj temple. As the auspicious occasion draws near, the police force has intensified security preparations to manage the expected large gathering of devotees at…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development for Trivandrum and Kerala’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, addressed students, researchers, and industry leaders at the 4th Semicon India futureDESIGN Roadshow held on March 6, 2024, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). During his…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, granted approval for an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024. The decision reflects a 4% increase over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic…
New Delhi: The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, organized a high-profile seminar in New Delhi on ‘Facilitating Strategic Engagement with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) for a Future-Ready India.’ The event, attended by over 200 participants representing the Government of India, all State Governments, MDBs operating in India, and major private sector partners, aimed…
Indore: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, organized a crucial workshop in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, focused on the ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census.’ The workshop aimed to garner a comprehensive understanding of pastoralism practices, the habitats of pastoralists, routes in…
New Delhi: In a landmark move, Karnataka and Rajasthan have taken the lead in the auction of Exploration Licences (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The auctions, launched on March 6, 2024, mark the first instance of Exploration Licence blocks being auctioned in India. Karnataka initiated the auction of one block encompassing Gold, Copper, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, riding high on their recent success in the Indian Super League (ISL), encountered another setback, this time on the international stage. The team suffered a significant 0-4 defeat against Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals held at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Australia. Despite entering…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the continuation of a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders, for up to 12 refills per year. This subsidy extension is designed for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana…
Sonbhadra: In a significant stride towards inclusive development, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 177 development projects in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. These projects, valued at Rs 10 crore 41 lakh, are funded from Puri’s MPLAD fund…
