New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered authorities to immediately clean the river bed of the Yamuna in Agra. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the application moved by an NGO seeking directions for the restoration of the river bed to its natural state and removal of the silt,…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th Governing Body Meeting of the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) took place today, marking a significant step forward in the state’s commitment to environmental education and sustainability. The meeting, held at the Home Department’s conference hall, was chaired by Satyabrat Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, and attended…
Puri: The majestic chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath—Taladhwaja, Darpadalana, and Nandighosha—arrived at the Saradhabali in front of the Gundicha Temple, completing the first leg of the nine-day-long Rath Yatra. This year’s event was marked by the rare convergence of Netra Utsav, Nabajoubana Darshan, and Gundicha Yatra occurring on the same day,…
Mahabubnagar, Telangana: Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, IT, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid the foundation stone for four major manufacturing units at the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Divitipally, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana. The ceremony marked a significant step toward strengthening India’s electronics and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ecosystem. The foundation stone was laid for…
Wayanad: The Indian Navy is steadfastly conducting rescue and relief operations in the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad district, undeterred by inclement weather and challenging terrain.
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Thursday, showcasing the strong cultural ties between India and France.
New Delhi: Prof. Shridhar Dwivedi, Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Head of Academics at the National Heart Institute, delivered an insightful lecture titled “Health and Sanitation: Both are linked together” at the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today, as part of the ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: Alarmed by a spate of accidents triggered by loose sand, soil and construction debris on roads, the Odisha government has issued fresh directions to ensure regular sweeping and cleaning of road surfaces across the state, placing clear accountability on road-owning agencies and urban local bodies. The move comes in the wake of several recent…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo emphasized the transformative potential of the Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Projects, which aim to provide irrigation to nearly 29,900 hectares of agricultural land in Balangir and Nuapada districts. The meeting was attended by…
New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday. The 65-year-old actor and filmmaker will be honoured at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23. In its announcement, the Ministry said, “On the recommendation of…
