National Mining Ministers’ Conference Kicks Off in Konark with Focus on Critical Minerals and Sustainability

Konark, Odisha: The third National Mining Ministers’ Conference commenced today in Konark, marking a significant step toward transforming India’s mining landscape. Organized by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Odisha Government, the event brought together Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 14 state mining ministers, senior officials, industry…

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120 Landless Families Receive Land Titles in Jharsuguda Under Vasundhara Yojana

Jharsuguda: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida distributed land titles to 120 landless families under the Vasundhara Yojana in a programme held in Jharsuguda district on Sunday. The initiative is part of a larger effort to provide land ownership to underprivileged families residing in mining-affected areas of the district. According to district officials, 804 landless…

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates 64th International Sugar Organization Council Meeting

New Delhi: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, inaugurated the 64th Council Meeting of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) at Bharat Mandapam today. The meeting, set to conclude on 27th June 2024, has brought together experts from over 30 countries to discuss future possibilities, challenges,…

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Mizoram Signs MoU with Digital India BHASHINI to Boost Multilingual Governance and Digital Inclusion

New Delhi: The Government of Mizoram and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to integrate language technology into governance and make digital services accessible in the Mizo language. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the MeitY office, CGO…

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CPET 2026 Application Deadline Extended Till March 22

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026, providing relief to students aspiring for postgraduate admissions. As per the revised schedule, candidates can now apply till March 22, 2026 (11:45 PM) through the SAMS portal by filling out the…

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MoRD and IIT Delhi Join Forces for Rural Development through Geospatial Technology and AI

New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) took a significant leap towards technological advancement in rural development by formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). The MoU, signed by Amit Kataria, Joint Secretary, MoRD, and Prof. Manabendra Saharia, IIT Delhi, aims to strengthen their partnership in…

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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Member Commends RINL’s Efforts for SC&ST Welfare

Visakhapatnam: Jatothu Hussain, Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), visited the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and interacted with key officials and representatives to discuss and review the welfare measures for SC&ST employees. The meeting took place at Nagarjuna, the Centre for HRD at the steel plant, on July 20, 2024. During his visit,…

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INDOCRYPT 2025 Opens at IIIT Bhubaneswar, Global Experts Discuss Future of Cryptography and Information Security

Bhubaneswar: The four-day international conference INDOCRYPT was inaugurated on Friday at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a significant global dialogue on cryptography and information security research and innovation. The conference has brought together leading experts, researchers, academicians and industry professionals from across the world to deliberate on emerging…

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