New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, praised the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) for its proactive initiatives in implementing and monitoring the Forest Rights Act using its constitutional powers. Speaking at the 22nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Commission, he highlighted its critical role in protecting the rights and ensuring the…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening tribal enterprises, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED) has entered into strategic partnerships with Meesho, the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization (MGIRI). The Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 18th February 2025 during…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized an open house discussion on ‘Ensuring Privacy and Human Rights in the Digital Era: A Focus on Corporate Digital Responsibility’ at its premises. The session, held in hybrid mode, was chaired by NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, in the presence of Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In a major breakthrough for women’s healthcare, a vaccine to combat cancers affecting women will be available in the next five to six months, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on Tuesday. The vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 16 years, marking a significant step in cancer prevention and women’s health…
New York: The Central American country of Costa Rica has agreed to accept illegal Indian migrants deported from the US, creating a bridge for working out their eventual fate. The deportations will start on Wednesday under a US-funded programme and the migrants will be detained in a temporary centre near the border with Panama, the…
Dwarka: A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology), has commenced groundbreaking underwater explorations off the coast of Dwarka, marking a significant advancement in the study of India’s rich underwater cultural heritage. The team is conducting initial investigations in an area near Gomati…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts to curb the illegal liquor trade, taking strict legal action against those involved and pushing for stronger enforcement. Moving forward, this momentum will be reinforced through proposed legal reforms that will be incorporated into the upcoming excise policy, aiming to completely eliminate illicit liquor activities and…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning World Champions Germany showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-1 victory over India in a high-intensity FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Goals from Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′), and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) sealed the win for Germany, while Gurjant Singh…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-intensity encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Women), Spain clinched a 4-3 victory over India at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday. The closely fought match saw both teams exchanging leads before Spain sealed the win with a late goal from Captain Lucia Jimenez. Baljeet Kaur (19’), Sakshi Rana (38’),…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set up a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged suicide of a Nepali student at KIIT University. The decision comes after growing concerns about student safety and allegations of misconduct involving private individuals on campus. The committee includes top officials such as the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Principal…
