India Gears Up for Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan Missions, Group Captain Shukla to Join ISS Mission

New Delhi: India’s ambitious space program is set to scale new heights as the government revealed key updates on the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission and the country’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that one of the four astronauts currently undergoing rigorous training for Gaganyaan, Group Captain…

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Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme Launched to Strengthen Public Service Commitment

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush marked a significant step in transforming the public service mindset with the inauguration of the first batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme on March 18, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the Capacity Building Commission, was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. The programme aims…

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Odisha Launches Seventh Phase of Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government launched the seventh phase of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) on Wednesday. A total of 775 senior citizens from six districts across Odisha embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi, two of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. The pilgrimage was launched by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who…

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Odisha and UK Discuss Collaboration on Tourism, Skill Development, and Social Issues

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, held a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming, at her Lok Seva Bhawan office, where they discussed various opportunities for collaboration between Odisha and the United Kingdom. Fleming commended Odisha for its proactive approach in developing tourism, recognizing the state’s…

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Cabinet Approves ₹4,500 Crore Greenfield Highway to Boost JNPA Port Connectivity

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Greenfield High-Speed National Highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk in Maharashtra. The ₹4,500.62 crore project will be developed under the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency in…

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India to Strengthen Maritime Infrastructure with Sagarmala 2.0, ₹12 Lakh Crore Investment Planned

New Delhi: The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, has paved the way for enhanced port-led development and maritime infrastructure in India. The meeting reviewed key projects under the Sagarmala Programme and set the stage for its next phase—Sagarmala 2.0….

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National Seminar on Organic Farming Concludes in Ghaziabad, Emphasizes Sustainable Agriculture

Ghaziabad: A two-day National Seminar cum Exhibition on Organic Farming, organized by the National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF), concluded on March 19, 2025, in Ghaziabad. The event, held to promote organic and natural farming practices, brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to discuss advancements and opportunities in the sector. The…

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Odisha Shifts School Timings to Mornings from April 2 Amid Intense Heatwave

Bhubaneswar: With the scorching heatwave gripping Odisha, the state government has decided to reschedule school timings, shifting to morning classes from April 2. The announcement was made by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. The move comes as part of a broader effort to protect students from extreme temperatures, which have been…

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Sovereign Pharma Gains EU Approval, Expands Global Reach

Mumbai: Sovereign Pharma has reached a major milestone with the European Union (EU) approval for its aseptic and terminally sterilized injectable products, including vials, ampoules, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS) for both liquid and lyophilized formulations. This achievement further solidifies the company’s commitment to global healthcare excellence and high manufacturing standards. The EU certification follows…

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