Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to bolster infrastructure and public safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This strategic move is aimed at expediting the implementation of these crucial infrastructure projects by simplifying land…
New Delhi: In a nail-biting encounter, India’s women’s badminton team secured a historic spot in the final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships, overcoming two-time former champions Japan with a thrilling 3-2 victory in the semifinals held in Malaysia on Saturday.
Cuttack: A group of senior students at Ravenshaw University has been penalized after being found guilty of ragging first-year students in the East Hostel. The incident occurred on Saturday night, raising serious concerns about student safety on campus. According to university officials, ten third-year undergraduate students were involved in the incident, during which they allegedly…
Mumbai: One of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday conferred the prestigious Col C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the top accolade in Indian cricket, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a stellar career during which he has set a plethora of records. Tendulkar,…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant visit to Jammu & Kashmir, where he paid homage to the spiritual and natural beauty of the region. One of the highlights of his visit was a moment of reverence towards Shankaracharya Hill.
New Delhi: Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, inaugurated MMMM 2024, a comprehensive event focused on innovations in the metal production sector. The event, held at Yashobhoomi from September 27-29, 2024, includes an international conference on “Process & Product Innovations in Metal Production” and an open seminar on Green Steel…
Agartala: In a significant stride towards expanding access to electricity, the Centre has allocated Rs 81 crore to Tripura for the establishment of 274 solar micro grids in remote regions of the northeastern state, benefitting over 9,000 households. The project, initiated by the Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER), aims to illuminate hamlets in…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized an open house discussion on the theme “Dignity and Liberty of the Individuals – Rights of Manual Scavengers” at its headquarters in New Delhi. The hybrid event was chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, with participation from members, senior officials, and a diverse group…
Bhaderwah, J&K: Once a quiet hilly town tucked away in the Chenab Valley, Bhaderwah is now at the heart of India’s rural startup revolution, thanks to its booming lavender economy. Inaugurating the two-day Lavender Festival 2025 in Bhaderwah, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the town’s transformation as a shining example of grassroots entrepreneurship powered…
