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Centre Unveils Stricter Guidelines for Professional Coaching Institutes Nationwide, students below 16 can’t be enrolled

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 18, 202402 mins

New Delhi: In a bid to regulate private coaching centres offering professional courses, the Union Ministry of Education has released stringent guidelines, mandating the registration of all such centres across the country. According to the Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Centre 2024, forwarded to chief secretaries in all states and Union territories, private…

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs to Host Inaugural Pey Jal Survekshan Awards on March 5

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 27, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has announced the first-ever Pey Jal Survekshan Awards to recognize and reward excellence in the water sector.

Indian Navy’s INS Talwar Arrives in South Africa for IBSAMAR VIII Naval Exercise

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 9, 202402 mins

Simon’s Town, South Africa: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived at Simon’s Town, South Africa, on October 6 to participate in the eighth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise involving the navies of India, Brazil, and South Africa. The exercise, which runs from October 6 to 18, 2024, aims to…

Union Minister Emphasizes AI’s Role in Transforming Governance at PMO Session

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 22, 2024October 22, 202403 mins

New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, highlighted the imperative need for the optimal use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government operations during a special session organized for the staff of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) at South Block. The session aimed to enhance efficiency and productivity…

Renowned Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away at 54

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odia music fraternity plunged into mourning following the demise of renowned music composer Abhijit Majumdar, who passed away at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday. He was 54. Majumdar had been undergoing treatment for multiple health complications, including high blood pressure and chronic liver disease, since September 4, 2025. His condition worsened on Saturday night,…

MEA Issues Travel Advisory for Iran and Israel Amid Escalating Tensions

Bureau The News HashtagApril 12, 2024April 12, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a travel advisory on Friday urging Indian citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran and Israel until further notice, citing the escalating tensions between the two nations. “In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or…

India Launches Pioneering Graphene Centre to Spearhead Technological Innovation

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (IGEIC), marking a significant milestone under the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. IGEIC, a not-for-profit, section 8 company, aims to establish a premier hub for graphene technology commercialization, focusing on diverse applications including electronics, energy storage, healthcare,…

Odisha Cabinet Approves Revised Fee Structure for Advocate General and Housing Project for High Court Staff

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 28, 2024September 29, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday granted post facto approval for the revision of the fee structure for the Advocate General’s appearances before the High Court, Supreme Court, and various authorities and tribunals. This move comes in response to the substantial increase in the price index and the changing socio-economic conditions in the state. According…

Prime Ministers of India and Bhutan Forge Stronger Ties During Official Visit

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 15, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi hosted Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay in New Delhi yesterday. The meeting marks an important milestone as it is Prime Minister Tobgay’s inaugural overseas visit since assuming office in February 2024.

20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela to Begin in Bhubaneswar on Feb 14, Over 900 Stalls, 30 Lakh Footfall Expected

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 11, 2026February 13, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: The 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, one of Odisha’s largest exhibitions celebrating handlooms, handicrafts and indigenous products, will be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with participation from artisans and weavers across 20 states of India. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Gita Govinda Sadan, where…