New Delhi: In a significant stride towards bolstering collaboration and capacity building in the realm of Oceanography, the CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has inaugurated a month-long certificate course for member countries of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The inaugural session of this groundbreaking initiative commenced on January 15, 2024. This educational initiative…
New Delhi: Powerlifting athletes from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Gandhinagar delivered a stellar performance at the second Khelo India Para Games (KIPG), which concluded in Delhi on Thursday. The NCOE campers secured 10 medals, including seven golds, in the para-powerlifting competition held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has earned the ‘National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award’ in the New Initiatives category for its exceptional digital practices. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. Sahadev Samadhia, General Manager (P&A) at CRUT, received the prestigious…
Bhubaneswar, January 8: The inaugural edition of “Culture, Crafts, and Conversations” was launched today as part of the Ekamra Walks initiative by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). This unique cultural experience, timed to coincide with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, brings Odisha’s rich heritage to life through immersive and expertly curated walks. Commencing at the…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent academicians gathered on Wednesday to commend Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) as it marked its 18th Foundation Day, celebrating its significant contributions to higher education and societal impact. The occasion, held here at the university, saw accolades pouring in for SOA’s remarkable journey under the visionary leadership of its Founder…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday honoured four personnel from the Indian Armed Forces for their exceptional contributions in the fields of military reconnaissance, exploration, and adventure during the prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal Award Ceremony held at the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi. The awardees…
Jharsuguda: The Divisional Committee Meeting of Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Sambalpur Railway Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) took place today in Jharsuguda. The meeting brought together distinguished MPs from both Chhattisgarh and Odisha, alongside Senior Railway Officials, including East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal. During the meeting, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo,…
Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which commenced on November 26, was adjourned sine die by Speaker Surama Padhy on December 10, nearly 20 days ahead of its scheduled conclusion on December 31. During the session, the Assembly passed the Appropriation Bill (Two), 2024, granting the state government permission to utilize ₹12,156…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, bestowed the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar upon 19 exceptional children at a ceremony held in New Delhi today.
Chennai: In a significant leap towards eradicating manual scavenging, Solinas, a startup incubated in the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of IIT Madras, has introduced India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot, the Homosep Atom. The Homosep Atom, developed by Solinas, is a state-of-the-art robotic solution aimed at transforming sanitation practices and…
