New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) faced backlash over draft guidelines proposing the “de-reservation” of reserved posts if there are insufficient candidates from SC, ST, and OBC categories. In response to the controversy, the UGC removed the guidelines from its website. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar clarified that the removal was due to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism is making its mark at the prestigious SATTE Travel Expo, one of India’s foremost Tourism & Travel Exhibitions. The expo, running from February 22nd to 24th at Greater Noida provides a platform for Odisha to display its multifaceted tourism offerings, highlighting the state’s unique cultural, natural, and heritage attractions. The Odisha Tourism…
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Secretary Vibhu Nayar, orchestrated a significant meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with UN Agencies and other global organizations. The event, titled ‘Viksit Bharat @2047 – Accelerating Tribal Development: Collaborative Global Partnerships,’ aimed to forge partnerships in key areas such as Service Delivery, Tribal Health,…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Deepak Kumar Sahu has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, following an official announcement by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. Currently a professor at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Sahu brings 14 years of teaching experience and a strong academic background. Over the…
New Delhi: The second meeting of the Indo-French Joint Committee of Science and Technology (JCST) convened today to deliberate on strategies to bolster the Indo-French scientific partnership.
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has been honored with the esteemed SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category. The recognition highlights REC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable financing practices, marking a significant stride towards a greener…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has earned national acclaim for its exemplary performance under the Dharati Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Yojana, receiving the Best Performing State Award under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a national event…
New Delhi: The Indian Chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme (WCP) hosted a two-day regional conference on the theme “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order” at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 27-28, 2024. The event brought together policymakers, scholars, and trade experts from across Asia and Africa…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India today concluded a national symposium on “Women’s Safety at Work & Public Spaces” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, with a focus on enhancing safety measures for women. The symposium, chaired by NHRC Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, brought forward several recommendations aimed at…
New Delhi: In a decisive anti-narcotics operation, Indian Navy warship INS Tarkash has successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. The seizure, which included 2,386 kg of hashish and 121 kg of heroin, highlights the Indian Navy’s relentless efforts to combat maritime crime and enhance regional security. INS…
