New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) marked its 19th Foundation Day at Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi, today. The celebration included the acknowledgment of children from various parts of the country who actively participated in the Commission’s Pariksha Parv campaign. Dignitaries, including Chairpersons and Members from all the…
New Delhi: Dr. T.V. Somanathan today officially assumed the role of Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India, following the retirement of Shri Rajiv Gauba.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved an outlay of ₹2.57 crore for facilitating the observance of Kartik Brata by habisiyalis (devotees) during the holy Hindu month of Kartik, which begins on October 18, 2024. The announcement was made by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday. Minister Suraj assured that, in addition…
Begusarai: In a landmark move towards digital empowerment, the Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ on 13th February, 2024, at Paprour Gram Panchayat under Barauni Block of Begusarai District in Bihar.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a slew of irrigation projects collectively valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore during a ceremony on Saturday. The inauguration comprised six projects with a cumulative cost of Rs 131 crore spread across four districts, while foundation stones were laid for an additional…
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has once again made headlines with a momentous achievement as Dr. Manita Tamang, a final-year Senior Resident in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, was conferred the coveted UC Chakroborty Award at IAPSCON 2024, held at AIIMS Rishikesh. This award is regarded as the highest honor for exceptional research among Pediatric Surgery residents…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik’s iconic Dakota (DC-3) Aircraft (VT-AUI) which was brought back to Odisha from NSCBI Airport, Kolkata last month has been installed in the front of Biju Patnaik International Airport on Sunday. Former Chief Minister of Odisha owned Kalinga Airlines which had nearly a dozen Dakotas. The aircraft was used by Patnaik to rescue…
Mechukha: A rare Red Panda rescued in Mechukha subdivision in Arunachal Pradesh has been released into the forest by the forest officials and administration on Saturday. The rare species strayed out into the human settlement near Samten Yangchag Monastery was rescued by two local residents of the Mechukha town and informed the forest officials. A…
New Delhi: The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Climate Change, a key initiative aimed at fortifying India’s resilience against climate-related risks, was the focus of a national-level workshop held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. The workshop was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the ongoing Green Climate Fund…
In today’s digital era, women across the globe are leveraging the power of technology to explore new horizons and lead empowered lives. Access to digital platforms has revolutionized the way women connect, learn, and participate in economic activities. From online entrepreneurship to accessing vital information, digital accessibility has become a game-changer. However, this transformative wave…
