New Delhi: A total of 24 Armed Forces personnel are among the 117 Indian athletes who are gearing up to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics, commencing on July 26, 2024. This contingent includes 22 men and two pioneering women athletes, marking the first-ever participation of female Service athletes at the Olympics. Star Javelin Thrower…
Bhubaneswar: A week-long Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Principals and senior faculty members of Government Colleges concluded today at the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). The programme, jointly organised by the Higher Education Department, Odisha State Higher Education Council, and XIMB, aimed to strengthen academic leadership and institutional governance in higher education…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th Odisha State Book Fair was officially inaugurated today, with around 400 stalls set up, offering a vibrant platform for literary enthusiasts and book lovers. Organized by the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, the fair features the participation of over 200 publishers and booksellers, making it one of the largest book…
New Delhi: The transformative potential of future technologies, particularly 5G, to revolutionize life in rural areas was the focus of a workshop titled “Transforming Rural Landscape: Designing 5G Intelligent Villages” held here today. Organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the workshop aimed to unlock the potential of 5G technology for rural development. The event…
Hyderabad: The evolving geopolitical landscape, the role of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, India’s green transition, and strategies for building resilient global supply chains were at the forefront of discussions at an international conference organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL). The three-day conference, themed “Navigating the Future: Industrial Policy and Global…
New Delhi: Dr Hasan Mahmud, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, met with the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, marking a significant step in fostering diplomatic relations between the two neighboring nations.
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the Scheme Guidelines for implementing ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The guidelines, notified on July 18, 2024, outline the framework for a comprehensive initiative aimed at boosting rooftop solar capacity across the country. With a substantial outlay of Rs…
Rourkela: Rupinder Pal Singh delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice to guide the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a 2-1 victory over Team Gonasika in a thrilling Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Rupinder’s goals, a penalty corner strike in the 31st minute and a penalty…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Satnam Singh Sandhu, a prominent educationist and philanthropist, has been nominated for membership in the Rajya Sabha. Hailing from an agricultural background, Sandhu’s journey from the son of a farmer to a leading figure in the education sector showcases resilience and dedication.
New Delhi: Hockey India takes pride in announcing a commendable cash reward of ₹3 Lakhs per player and ₹1.5 Lakhs for each support staff member as a token of appreciation for the Indian Women’s Team’s exceptional performance and clinching the Silver medal at the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup.
