Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022’s official logo, Mascot, Torch, Anthem & Jersey launched

New Delhi: The official logo, Mascot, Torch, Anthem and Jersey for Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022’s has been launched in Lucknow. Speaking on the occasion Anurag Singh Thakur said, “University athletes participating in these games will know that sports itself is a great pathway to learning the hardest lessons of life. The Khelo…

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NTA Postpones Joint CSIR UGC-NET Examination June 2024 Amid Controversies

New Delhi: In the midst of several controversies surrounding the National Testing Agency (NTA), the agency has announced the postponement of the Joint CSIR UGC-NET Examination June 2024. The decision, attributed to “unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues,” was communicated through an official notification issued on June 21. The notification posted on the official website of…

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Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Second Phase of KIRTI Programme

New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, eminent athletes, senior officials from…

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Toshali National Handicrafts Mela to Commence on March 19

Bhubaneswar: The 19th Toshali National Handicrafts Mela is all set to begin tomorrow at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, offering a grand showcase of India’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage. The event, organized by the Odisha Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will run until March 31, 2025….

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Alarming Rise in Youth Elopements Fuels Human Trafficking Concerns in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Human trafficking, especially among young adolescents, has taken a distressing upswing in Odisha, particularly in the wake of the post-COVID era. Minati Behera, the Chairperson of the State Commission for Women, raised this concerning issue during the “Emerging Trends in Human Trafficking” workshop. To counter this trend, the Commission has initiated community sensitization programs…

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Odisha Gears Up to Expand Millet Mission Under Shree Anna Abhiyan for 2025-26

Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting of the Shree Anna Abhiyan, Odisha’s flagship millet revival programme, was held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The session focused on finalizing the annual work plan for the financial year 2025–26, with an eye on expanding millet cultivation…

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