Alexandria: As part of her ongoing deployment to Africa and Europe, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, has arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, for a goodwill visit from June 27 to June 30, 2024. India and Egypt share a rich legacy of cultural relations and economic ties that have spanned…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV), a rural road development initiative aimed at improving connectivity to unconnected habitations across India. The scheme, which will run from the financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29, has been allocated a…
Goa: At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the crew of the acclaimed short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know captivated the media with a thought-provoking press conference. The filmmakers, led by director Chidananda S. Naik, delved into the creative process behind this poetic and visually stunning short film, which has…
Ahmedabad: The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, inaugurated several key facilities of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) during a program held at its Ahmedabad campus today. The projects include the Calibration Laboratory at CIPET Ahmedabad, the Centre for Skilling and Technical Support…
New Delhi: An Indian delegation led by Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DST) Professor Abhay Karandikar visited Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA and discussed challenges in the progress of Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project and ways to overcome them.
Visakhapatnam: The Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) (PSU) Visakhapatnam meeting, hosted by NTPC, took place today, showcasing the commitment of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in promoting the use of Hindi. The event highlighted the presentation of the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman’ awards for the year 2023-24. Atul Bhatt, Chairman of…
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is steering a transformative initiative, the Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs. This visionary scheme aims to provide coaching for competitive examinations, enabling individuals to secure coveted positions in both the Public and Private Sectors. Additionally, it facilitates admission to esteemed technical and professional higher…
Bhubaneswar: In a powerful blend of social reform, tradition and women’s empowerment, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana at the sacred shrine of Maa Tara Tarini in Ganjam district, marking a major step towards easing the financial burden of marriage for economically weaker families in Odisha. The launch…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, led the Indian delegation at the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva today. During the Plenary Session, he highlighted India’s efforts in promoting universal health coverage and its commitment to global health. Chandra began his address by drawing parallels between this year’s theme,…
Bhubaneswar: The State Election Commission (SEC) announced the schedule for the Panchayat Polls in Odisha on Tuesday. Speaking about the schedule, State Election Commissioner Aditya Prasad Padhi informed that the three-tier elections will be held in five phases on February 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24. Counting will take place at Block, Sadar level on…
