New Delhi: The two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in reviving academic focus on India’s rich maritime history. Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the event brought together maritime experts and academicians from 11 nations to explore sustainable solutions to global maritime challenges…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening safety infrastructure for water-based tourism, the Odisha government has launched a comprehensive residential lifeguard training programme at the Odisha State Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute in Konark, with the first batch commencing on Monday. The intensive programme will be conducted in 11 continuous batches, each lasting 12 days, over…
Bhubaneswar: The country’s top athletes gear up for the season’s inaugural domestic track and field competition, set to commence on Sunday at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. The four-day event, the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, promises thrilling contests, with over 700 athletes, including 180 female participants, ready to showcase their talent. A highlight of the…
Gangtok: To assess the repercussions of climate change on large mammals, the Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated a comprehensive study using camera traps deployed across the high-altitude regions of Sikkim. Recent retrieval of images from these camera traps has unveiled multiple captures of…
Vizag: After delivering a stellar performance and being declared the Player of the Match in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah may be given a much-needed break for the upcoming third Test in Rajkot.
Stockholm: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to three American economists for their groundbreaking research into why vast disparities in prosperity exist between countries. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and James A. Robinson from the University of Chicago were honored…
New Delhi: The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Climate Change, a key initiative aimed at fortifying India’s resilience against climate-related risks, was the focus of a national-level workshop held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. The workshop was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the ongoing Green Climate Fund…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023, currently underway at Bhubaneswar’s iconic Kalinga Sports Complex, has introduced a new era of swimming competition with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Centre. This cutting-edge facility, already renowned for hosting international sporting events, has provided a transformative experience for young swimmers…
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody has been extended until April 23 by a Delhi court in connection with the excise policy case. Kejriwal appeared before the court via virtual conference, where the extension was granted. The court also extended the judicial custody of co-accused K Kavitha until the same date. The 55-year-old…
New Delhi: The Fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) was inaugurated today by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The landmark event, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), marked a historic moment for the Asia-Pacific region as India hosts the symposium for the first…
