Tokyo: Reports indicate that around 5.5 tons of water, containing radioactive materials, have leaked from equipment at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The leakage was discovered from the outlet of a device designed to purify nuclear-contaminated water, as per Fukushima Central Television, citing the plant’s operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). TEPCO estimates that…
New Delhi: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated its 83rd Foundation Day with a grand ceremony that highlighted its pivotal role in India’s scientific and technological progress. Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, delivered the keynote address, praising CSIR for its contributions to the nation’s development and global stature. “It is CSIR’s…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, today launched a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s food security system. Among the highlights was the pilot project to transform 60 Fair Price Shops (FPS) into Jan Poshan Kendras across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major leap towards emerging as a leading adventure tourism destination in eastern India with the launch of the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal and the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday. The initiatives were unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Along…
Jammu: Tragedy struck the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday evening as a terror attack in Jammu’s Poonch district resulted in the death of one IAF personnel and left four others injured. The incident occurred around 6 pm when terrorists opened fire on two vehicles carrying IAF personnel near Shahsitar, in an area between Surankote’s…
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects worth ₹146 crore in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant step in enhancing connectivity and urban development in the region. In his address, Amit Shah extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi and…
Mangalore: The inaugural India Paddle Festival, India’s first-ever international stand-up paddling (SUP) championship, commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at the picturesque Sasihithlu beach in Mangalore, Karnataka. The three-day event, from March 8 to March 10, 2024, has attracted over 40 top SUP athletes from more than 13 countries, showcasing their skills across three categories….
Wayanad, Kerala: In the aftermath of the devastating landslide that recently struck Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) swiftly initiated rescue and relief operations on the early morning of July 30, 2024. Coordinating efforts with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state administration, the IAF has been instrumental in providing critical aid and…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other departments, unveiled the results of the 15th round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). The announcement, made through a press note, highlighted the successful projects awarded funding under this prestigious bilateral program. The AISRF, a…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on expenditure and budget utilisation of the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department was held here on Friday under the chairmanship of H&UD Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, with a focus on ensuring timely and effective use of allocated funds. During the meeting, the Minister assessed the progress of financial…
