New Delhi: In a significant initiative to explore India’s maritime heritage and cultural influence, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in collaboration with the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA) at SGT University, inaugurated a two-day international conference titled “Monsoon: The Sphere of Cultural and Trade Influence” in New Delhi. This conference,…
New Delhi: The 60th Executive Committee Meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Director General NMCG, approved a series of major projects aimed at enhancing cleanliness, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable development along the Ganga River. These projects focus on sewage management, afforestation, and public awareness initiatives to rejuvenate the river….
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
New Delhi: Marking the first decadal anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organized a one-day workshop in New Delhi. Themed “Empowering Girls for Participation in STEM: Fostering Awareness for Inclusive Education,” the event…
Greater Noida: The Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated key industry exhibitions on garment technology, dyes and chemicals, and handicrafts at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The event, organized under the umbrella of Bharat Tex 2025, serves as a precursor to the mega textile fair scheduled to take place at Bharat…
Cuttack: In a significant move to improve student nutrition and reduce dropout rates, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state’s midday meal programme will now be extended to students of Class IX and X. The announcement was made during the centenary foundation day celebrations of Ranihat High School in Cuttack. The initiative,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving maternal health and encouraging the birth of girl children, the Odisha government has launched an integrated scheme, merging the existing Mamata scheme with the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the initiative on Tuesday, reinforcing the state’s commitment to maternal and child…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s construction workers, known for their exceptional craftsmanship, were recognized for their contributions at the Khordha District Nirman Shramik Kalyan Samaroh, held at Jayadev Bhawan. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh lauded their skills, calling them the “Viswakarmas of the modern era.” Singh emphasized that the government is…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, a high-level review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of existing road safety initiatives and formulating new strategies to improve the state’s transportation network. During…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public health systems, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister unveiled the State Action Plan on One Health and released the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 at a special event held at the Health & Family Welfare Department’s conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan. A key highlight of the event…
