New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Agriculture, and Farmer Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda, assumed the role of Chief Guest at the Business-to-Business (B2B) Meet organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs during the ongoing Aadi Mahotsav in New Delhi. The B2B Meet facilitated a direct interface between industry leaders, startup CEOs, tribal artisans, and…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, presented the Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Hungary, the designated host for the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad. The official handover ceremony transpired at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi. In a momentous event, Minister Anurag Thakur, accompanied by Indian…
Bhubaneswar: Putting an end to widespread speculations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced the candidacy of Railway Minister Aswini Vaishnaw for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27. The Central Election Committee of the BJP released a list of Rajya Sabha candidates, nominating Vaishnaw to represent Odisha in the Upper House….
New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has played a pivotal role in supporting approximately 500 startups involved in the marketing and export of millet-based value-added products. In a remarkable achievement, farmer-turned-exporter Shri Dilpreet Singh from Sangrur marked his maiden export consignment, consisting of 14.3 metric tonnes of millets and…
Chennai: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane undertook a visit to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Chennai, on February 13, 2024. During the visit, he conducted a thorough review of the Unit’s performance, accompanied by Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, CMD of BEL. Aramane expressed appreciation for the Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing facilities at the unit and called…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing naval capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, on February 13, 2024. The contract, valued at Rs. 2269.54 Crore, involves the procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems, including associated equipment and accessories for the Indian Navy. This procurement…
New Delhi: Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, chaired a Regional Review Meeting at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The meeting included Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, and Directors from Animal Husbandry and Dairying Departments of Northern States, namely Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Food Processing, Pashupati Kumar Paras, underscored the pivotal role of startups in the food processing sector while inaugurating the “SUFALAM: Start-Up Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors Startup Conclave 2024.” The Minister emphasized the significance of events like SUFALAM, stating that they have the potential to enhance networking, facilitate knowledge…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a stern warning on Tuesday, cautioning against the spread of fake news and rumours during the upcoming class X and XII board examinations scheduled from February 15 to April 2. In an official statement, the CBSE emphasized its vigilance and active involvement in identifying and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for crucial irrigation projects in Kalahandi, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, and Angul districts, marking a significant step towards enhancing agricultural capabilities in the region. The projects include the Sandul Barrage in Kalahandi, Manjore Irrigation Project in Angul, and the Rengali Dam and Samal Barrage Canal…
