Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has extended the deadline for farmers to report crop damage caused by last week’s unseasonal rains and claim compensation to January 1, 2025. This marks the second extension, with the original deadline set for December 29 and previously extended to December 31. The decision, announced on Monday, aims to ensure that…
New Delhi: As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three groundbreaking pilot projects aimed at using hydrogen in steel production. These initiatives are part of the country’s effort to decarbonize the steel sector and promote clean energy alternatives. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had earlier issued…
New Delhi: In a significant health alert, India has reported its first case of the Mpox clade 1 strain, which prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare Mpox a public health emergency last month. The strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from the Malappuram district of Kerala, who had recently returned from…
Paris: In a thrilling upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat made her third Olympic appearance one to remember by defeating the defending champion, Yui Susaki of Japan, in the women’s 50kg freestyle round of 16 wrestling match
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a landmark amendment to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, 2019, marking a pivotal moment for India’s solar energy sector. Effective from June 1, 2026, this amendment introduces ALMM List-II, focusing on solar PV cells, to boost domestic…
London: Iga Swiatek delivered a tennis masterclass at the All England Club on Saturday, clinching her maiden Wimbledon title with a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Ladies’ Singles final. The 57-minute demolition not only gave Swiatek her sixth Grand Slam crown but also placed her in elite company, completing a…
Bhubaneswar: With the rise in mercury, the Odisha government has decided on Wednesday to conduct classes in schools in the morning hours only. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a heatwave warning, and thus all the schools in the state have been asked to conduct morning classes from April 2. School and Mass Education Minister…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign came to an abrupt end on Monday after New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The result confirmed semifinal berths for India and New Zealand from Group A, leaving Pakistan and Bangladesh without a point after two matches each. India and New Zealand, both…
Chennai: The Regional Labour Institute (RLI) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a key subordinate office of the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has been awarded the prestigious accreditation “6890-n” by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). This recognition comes under the National Standards for Civil Service Training…
