New Delhi: In a significant step towards fostering youth volunteerism and achieving full literacy across India, Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, presided over a virtual workshop today with students from Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs). The workshop, organized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE),…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has granted habitat rights over forests to the Mankidia community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) known for their traditional skills in rope making and monkey trapping. This decision aims to safeguard the cultural heritage and livelihoods of one of the state’s most marginalized tribal groups. The Mankidia, a semi-nomadic Austro-Asiatic…
Mhow: In a landmark event today, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) of the Indian Army and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D laboratory under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in ‘Next Generation Wireless Technologies for…
New Delhi: As the nation gears up to commemorate Parakram Diwas 2024, an elaborate celebration is set to kick off, merging historical retrospection and vibrant cultural expressions at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sports Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) following the floodlight failure that disrupted the India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The department has sought an explanation from OCA, questioning how such a major technical lapse occurred despite prior preparations for the international match. The match was…
North Sound: In a thrilling display of pace bowling mastery, Australian cricketer Pat Cummins etched his name in T20 World Cup history by securing the first hat-trick of the ongoing tournament during Australia’s Super Eights clash against Bangladesh at North Sound. The 31-year-old speedster achieved this milestone by dismissing Mahmuddulla and Mahedi Hasan on consecutive…
New Delhi : In a significant step towards aligning India’s scientific ambitions with its Vision 2047, the Government’s flagship BioE3 Policy—short for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment—was at the heart of a high-level inter-ministerial review held in the national capital today. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, brought together senior officials…
New Delhi: In a historic achievement, India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reaffirming its position as a global leader in renewable energy. This milestone marks a significant step toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, showcasing the country’s commitment to a cleaner…
New Delhi: Lakshadweep, the pristine archipelago in the Arabian Sea, is charting a path towards sustainable development that emphasizes the delicate balance between economic progress, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation. The overarching strategy is designed to foster growth while nurturing the unique cultural and environmental characteristics that define the islands. At the heart of this…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved the policy on archiving, declassification and compilation of histories of wars and operations by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). According to the policy, each organisation under the Ministry of Defence such as tri-services, Integrated Defence Staff, Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard, will transfer the records,…
