Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to witness a grand celebration of women’s entrepreneurship with the inaugural edition of Subhadra Shakti Mela, scheduled to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from 22nd February to 2nd March 2025. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a press conference held at Mission Shakti Bhawan. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mangrove forest cover has increased over the last two years, reflecting the state government’s continued efforts to enhance coastal resilience against cyclones. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released by the National Forest Survey of India, Odisha now has 259.06 sq km of mangrove forests, spread across five coastal…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Leadership Conclave 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, marking the first edition of this prestigious event. Addressing an audience of distinguished leaders and aspiring young minds, the Prime Minister emphasized the critical role of leadership development in nation-building and the necessity of nurturing exceptional…
London/New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster Indo-UK collaboration in next-generation telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and space technology, India’s Secretary (Telecom) visited the United Kingdom to engage with senior officials from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK and other key stakeholders in the digital and telecom ecosystem. During the visit, the Secretary…
New Delhi: The two-day Executive Body Meeting of the Heads of Archives of the South and West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SWARBICA) commenced today at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The event, hosted by the National Archives of India, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Tourism and…
Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam: In a significant step towards enhancing maritime cooperation, INS Tir and ICGS Veera of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam today. The visiting ships were warmly welcomed by the Vietnam People’s Navy and members of the Indian diplomatic mission, marking another milestone in…
Malé, Maldives: Marking a historic milestone in regional fisheries cooperation, India officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Malé, Maldives. The transition took place in the presence of senior representatives from Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh, as part of the…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized a core group meeting on women’s rights, focusing on the theme “Empowering Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs): Securing the Right to Work with Dignity.” Held in hybrid mode at NHRC’s headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting was chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, with…
Itanagar: Amidst the ongoing agitation against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), top leaders of the Forum would meet state’s Home Minister Mama Natung on Friday to discuss their issue, officials said on Thursday. A senior official of the Arunachal Pradesh Home Department…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is determined to turn their fortunes around as they prepare to face Germany in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. With both teams struggling in the early stages of the tournament, these encounters will be crucial in shaping their standings. India began their campaign…
