Bikaner: In a significant step towards achieving India’s renewable energy capacity targets and the goal of achieving Net Zero by 2070, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for a 300 MW Solar Power Plant in Karnisar-Bhatiyan village, Poogal Tehsil, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Nachugunta Island: In a remarkable initiative promoting last-mile connectivity and bolstering disaster preparedness, a dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked on a significant journey from the cyclone shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, participating in the Island on the Air (IOTA) expedition. Their mission aimed at integrating HAM education in primary and secondary…
Bengaluru: The Indian men’s hockey team embarked on their journey to Switzerland on Monday, marking the beginning of their final preparation phase ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. After a short stint in Switzerland aimed at building mental toughness, the team will move to the Netherlands for a series of practice matches. This rigorous training…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce ‘Poshan Kendras’ across the state, modeled after a similar initiative in Gujarat, to provide essential commodities at subsidised rates to economically weaker sections and middle-class families. Announcing the plan on Sunday, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra stated that these centres will offer staples…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering rural women and promoting sustainable transport, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The partnership aims to facilitate the “Sustainable Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through…
Melbourne: Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds died in a car crash outside Townsville in Queensland state on Saturday night. He was 46. In his cricket career he had played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009. Police informed emergency services attempted to revive him, but he died from his injuries….
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate urban transformation across Odisha, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Monday chaired a detailed review meeting at Kharavela Bhawan, directing officials to prioritize timely implementation of projects and ensure visible improvements in civic life. The Minister made it clear that accountability and efficiency must…
Bangalore: In a significant step towards solidifying India’s leadership in technological innovation, the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) India and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) – Visvesvaraya Research & Innovation Foundation (VRIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Quantum Technology, 5G/6G technologies, and other frontier areas of…
Pune: Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visited the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 at the International Exhibition Convention Centre, Moshi, Pune, on February 26, 2024. The expo, organized by the Government of Maharashtra, serves as a platform to showcase the indigenous capabilities and innovations of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), private companies,…
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…
