Boston: Rick Slayman, the recipient of the world’s first transplanted genetically edited pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been discharged from the hospital after making a remarkable recovery. The 62-year-old returned home, a day after his discharge, marking a significant milestone in medical history. In a statement, Slayman expressed gratitude for the care…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy recently conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast under the operational control of The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise aimed to validate procedures for assessing the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region. The exercise witnessed the participation of ships, submarines, aircraft,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, launched the ‘Humsafar Policy’ today in New Delhi, aiming to improve the travel experience on India’s National Highways (NH) and accelerate the development of Wayside Amenities. The launch event, attended by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Ajay Tamta, marks a…
Rajgir, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, in a ceremony attended by eminent figures, including the Head of Missions of 17 countries. The Prime Minister also planted a sapling to commemorate the event. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed his delight and gratitude, noting the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, via video conferencing, inaugurated and dedicated a series of development projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore under the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’ program.
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to eliminate tuberculosis, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday rolled out the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 during the state-level observance of World Tuberculosis Day at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally inaugurated the 100-day campaign in the state, while Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the initiative…
Agartala: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is set to showcase the extraordinary talents and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs at the Divya Kala Mela in Agartala. The six-day event, organized by the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) inaugurated on…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its standing as a national leader in anti-corruption training, the State Vigilance Academy (SVA), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for the third consecutive time, valid for a three-year period from December 30, 2025, to December 29, 2028. The Academy is the first of its kind among all States in the…
Bhubaneswar: Skill Development Programmes should not be limited to a select category of students but should be extended to higher education courses and linked to Mission Shakti and the industrial sector, according to Minister Sampad Swain. During a review meeting on the Skill Development Programme, the Minister emphasized the importance of linking skill development specifically…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, underscores significant strides in women’s economic empowerment in India. The survey highlights that increased access to education, skill development, and targeted initiatives have notably elevated women’s participation in national development. Rural India Leading the Way…
