Indian National Young Academy of Science Holds Ninth Annual General Body Meeting

New Delhi: The Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) convened its ninth Annual General Body Meeting, featuring Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), as the Guest of Honour. The event provided a platform for insightful discussions on science communication and the role of young scientists in…

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Prof Soumya Swaminathan Appointed Principal Advisor for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

New Delhi: In a significant move towards combating tuberculosis, Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) on a pro bono basis. As Principal Advisor, Dr. Swaminathan will provide expert technical advice on the overall strategy…

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Sworn in as Ex-Officio Member of Digboi and Makum Municipalities

Dibrugarh: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Member of Parliament for Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, was sworn in as an ex-officio member of the Digboi and Makum Municipalities today. The ceremony marked a significant step in Sonowal’s continued commitment to the development and progress of his constituency. In his address, Sonowal…

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Odisha Leads Agricultural Innovation at Krushi Odisha Mela 2025

Bhubaneswar: The Krushi Odisha Mela 2025, Odisha’s flagship annual agricultural event organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, commenced today at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Bhubaneswar. This three-day event celebrates the state’s agricultural achievements while paving the way for transformative advancements in the sector. The inaugural day featured a session titled “Transforming Agriculture…

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Odia poet Ashutos Parida to get Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection ‘Aprastuta Mrutya’

Bhubaneswar: Renowned poet Ashutos Parida from Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Odia literature. The accolade is bestowed upon him for his remarkable Odia poetry collection titled ‘Aprastuta Mrutyu.’ The Sahitya Akademi Awards, which celebrate excellence in literature across 24 languages in…

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President Droupadi Murmu Graces 21st Convocation of Symbiosis International

Pune: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 21st convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune, Maharashtra, where she addressed students, urging them to use their knowledge and skills to bring about positive change in both India and abroad. In her speech, President Murmu emphasized that the graduating students are now equipped to…

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