Oslo, Norway: Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, embarked on a key visit to Norway on November 22, 2024, aiming to strengthen trade and investment ties and advance the implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year in March. This landmark agreement, involving…
New Delhi: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded on Wednesday to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their revolutionary contributions to understanding and designing proteins, the essential building blocks of life. David Baker, a researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle, along with Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, who are both…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a virtual meeting with District Collectors from Lok Seva Bhavan to review the preparations for the upcoming paddy procurement season, which is set to begin on November 20. Emphasizing a smooth and efficient process, the Chief Minister confirmed that all arrangements are in place to ensure fair and…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Dharani Dhar Sports Complex in Keonjhar was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday. Keonjhar has produced many national and international players and this sports complex will play a key role in developing the sports ecosystem particularly of Football, Athletics and Archery. The new multi-sport complex features a natural turf…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training program for Postgraduate Teachers (PGTs) in History and English began today at the Institute of Management and Advanced Global Excellence (IMAGE) in Shampur, Bhubaneswar. The training, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has brought together 100 PGT teachers from non-government aided higher secondary schools across the…
Chennai: In a historic moment for Indian chess, young prodigies have made an unprecedented mark in the junior world rankings, claiming five remarkable positions, including the coveted top spot. Grandmasters (GM) have spearheaded this remarkable feat, led by the top-ranked R. Praggnanandhaa with an Elo rating of 2747. The list further features D. Gukesh securing…
Ahmedabad: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, where she emphasized the transformative power of design in addressing social and economic challenges. Addressing the graduating students, she highlighted how creative thinking and design interventions can enhance ease of living, particularly for underprivileged communities, without requiring significant resources….
Bhubaneswar: With Puri’s world-renowned Rath Yatra drawing near, the Odisha government has ramped up preparations to ensure the smooth, secure, and seamless conduct of the grand annual event. A high-level review meeting was held on Thursday afternoon at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, bringing together senior officials from various…
Bhubaneswar: Gangadhar Meher University has taken disciplinary action against one of its faculty members following serious criminal allegations. Assistant Professor Gopikanta Suna, who teaches at the School of Education, has been placed under suspension after his arrest in a case registered at the Mahila Police Station in Sambalpur. The suspension comes in response to a…
Mumbai: The city of Mumbai bid a tearful farewell to the legendary ghazal singer, Pankaj Udhas, who succumbed to his battle with cancer. The late maestro was accorded a state funeral, with the band and troops honoring him with a hero’s farewell during the ceremony held on Tuesday. The solemn event took place at his…
