National Workshop on Indian Knowledge Systems Held in Chennai

Chennai: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in collaboration with Dwarka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (DDGD Vaishnav College), successfully organized a one-day National Workshop on ‘Capacity Building in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Documentation, Validation, and Communication’. Held at DDGD Vaishnav College, Chennai, the event was part of CSIR-NIScPR’s national initiative…

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Agriculture Must Grow at 5% to Power a Viksit Bharat, Says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi: On the sidelines of the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed a press conference where he emphasized that agricultural education, research, and extension are critical pillars of India’s developmental journey. He asserted that…

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Odisha Department of Water Resources Marks World Water Day with Strategic Dialogue

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Water Day, the Department of Water Resources in Odisha convened a strategic dialogue to address pressing water management issues and promote sustainable practices. Emphasizing this year’s theme, ‘Water for Peace’, the discussion aimed to underscore the pivotal role of water in fostering stability and prosperity globally. The session, held…

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Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra Sworn in as President of GST Appellate Tribunal

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, administered the oath of integrity and secrecy to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, officially appointing him as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The appointment of Justice (Retd.) Mishra heralds the commencement of operations…

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11th Engineers Conclave Focuses on Additive Manufacturing and Defence Technologies

Hyderabad: The 11th Engineers Conclave, jointly organized by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), began today at the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad. The two-day event aims to explore and deliberate on two critical areas: Additive Manufacturing for Defence Applications and Defence Manufacturing…

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India Successfully Test-Fires ASTRA Missile from LCA AF MK1 Fighter Jet

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s air combat capabilities, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully test-fired the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. The test was conducted off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, showcasing the missile’s precision and reliability. The ASTRA missile scored a…

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Odisha directs revenue officials to fast-track protection of Shree Jagannath’s land properties

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued comprehensive directions to revenue authorities across the state to strengthen the protection, maintenance of land records and management of properties belonging to Lord Shree Jagannath, with a focus on expediting pending revenue cases and preventing encroachments. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue & Disaster Management Department Dr. Arvind Padhee…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai

Chennai: In a spectacular opening ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the 13th Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, today. Amidst the vibrant cultural festivities, the Prime Minister also launched and laid the foundation stone for broadcasting sector projects, amounting to approximately Rs 250 crores. The inauguration included the lighting of the Games’…

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Laser Scanning of Shree Jagannath Temple Except Sanctum Sanctorum From July 13

Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will carry out the laser scanning at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, a day after the Rath Yatra on July 13. However, the laser scanning won’t be carried out inside the ‘garbha gruha’ (sanctum sanctorum).  Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA), Krishan Kumar informed…

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BJD Candidates File Nomination for Rajya Sabha Elections 2024

Bhubaneswar: The candidates from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) submitted their nominations on Tuesday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27, 2024. Renowned BJD leader Debashish Samantaray and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BJYD) Vice-President Subhasish Khuntia filed their nomination papers in the presence of Abanikant Patnaik, the Returning Officer of the Odisha…

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