Bhubaneswar: In a strong move to strengthen youth-led environmental action, UNICEF-led Youth4Water Plus announced the launch of the third edition of the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY 3.0) and the Young Climate Leaders Action Project (YCLAP 3.0) in Bhubaneswar on World Environment Day. The event marks a significant stride towards nurturing young changemakers to tackle climate…
India became the first country in the world to administer DNA vaccine against COVID-19 on Saturday giving a sigh of relief to people who fear needles. ZyCov D, India’s first needle-free and second indigenous Covid-19 vaccine was launched in Patna. The world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D is produced by Ahmedabad-based vaccine manufacturer Zydus Cadila….
Doha: Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on the top spot at the Doha Diamond League javelin throw event on Friday. Despite a valiant effort, his final throw of 88.36m fell just two centimeters short of Czech Republic veteran Jakub Vadlejch’s winning effort of 88.38m. Throughout the competition, the 26-year-old Chopra trailed…
New Delhi: The WWF Environmental Information and Assessment Center Program (EIACP PC-RP), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, marked World Wildlife Day with fervor and enthusiasm at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
London: In a diplomatic stride to strengthen the historic ties between India and the United Kingdom, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London on January 10, 2024.
New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is witnessing strong growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways rising from 371 in 2023–24 to 443 in 2024–25—an impressive 19.4% increase. The upward trend signals the growing popularity of inland waterways as a viable and scenic mode of travel, while also reflecting improved infrastructure and…
New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has forged a strategic Joint Venture Agreement with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) for the development of Renewable Energy Parks in Maharashtra. The joint venture is aligned with NTPC’s green energy objectives and reflects the Indian government’s commitment to…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the valuable contributions of Village Resource Persons (VRPs), Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a substantial hike in their remuneration across the state. Effective immediately, the daily remuneration for VRPs has been increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 400. Additionally, they will receive an extra Rs. 100 towards travel expenses, bringing their total…
After undergoing rigorous sea training, the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) celebrated their achievements at a Valedictory Dinner held onboard the First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9th, 2024. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event marked the successful completion of training…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone as thirty skilled drivers from the state are poised to start lucrative careers in Japan. In a ceremony held today at Kharavel Bhavan, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Steel, and Mines Department, honored these drivers for their success and extended his best wishes. Minister Jena…
