New Delhi: In a significant move to promote advanced studies and research among Other Backward Classes (OBC) students, the government is providing 1000 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) annually under the National Fellowship for OBC (NFOBC) scheme. This initiative aims to empower OBC students and encourage them to undertake research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. The selection process…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat substance abuse and promote a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Drug-Free India), the government has entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with six renowned spiritual and social service organizations. The collaboration aims to amplify the message of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and conduct various sensitization programs and…
New Delhi: India has made remarkable progress in maternal healthcare, witnessing a substantial decline in Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) over the past two decades. According to the Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) under the United Nations, India’s MMR has reduced from 384 in 2000 to 103 in 2020. The UN MMEIG 2020 report, titled…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the street dog menace by inaugurating a dedicated stray dog sterilisation center at Mancheswar in the Odisha capital. Equipped with modern facilities, the center can accommodate up to 300 dogs and perform approximately 100 sterilisation operations daily, according to a tweet from…
Bhubaneswar: VK Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, delved into the exhibits showcased at the World Oriya Language Conference exhibition on Tuesday, expressing keen interest in the diverse displays presented by various departments of the Government of Odisha. During his visit, Pandian explored the ‘Dome of the Future,’ an installation by the government’s IT…
Mumbai: In a historic achievement for India, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reached the pinnacle of the ICC Men’s Test Bowler Rankings for the first time.
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted the need for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem during the inauguration of ‘DEFSAT,’ a three-day Space Seminar and Exhibition at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
New Delhi: The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, has called upon corporate and industry leaders to generously support educational institutions, with a special emphasis on those catering to girls’ education.
New Delhi: The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has undergone periodic reviews and revisions since its inception on August 15, 1995.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) in India has achieved a milestone in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) with the successful operation of 12,146 public EV charging stations across the country.
