Bhubaneswar: The UK Government, in collaboration with the Energy Department of the Government of Odisha and GRIDCO, organized a pivotal workshop on the theme ‘Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar’ today. The workshop, which was supported by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as the knowledge partner, aimed to foster knowledge exchange, facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration, and outline…
Bhubaneswar: The 19th Toshali National Handicrafts Mela is all set to begin tomorrow at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, offering a grand showcase of India’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage. The event, organized by the Odisha Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will run until March 31, 2025….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 starting from the academic session 2025-26. As part of this transition, the state has introduced a revised minimum age requirement for admission to Class I to align with the policy’s framework. Under the new guidelines, children must be at least six years…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to protect the rich biodiversity and wildlife of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most significant tiger habitats. A new 10-year Tiger Conservation Plan has been approved, spanning from 2023-24 to 2032-33, aiming to enhance wildlife protection and combat poaching. The initiative is backed by continuous financial support through…
New Delhi: Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, today inaugurated the S N Bose Building at the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi. The event also saw the launch of a Certificate Course on Nuclear Engineering, marking a significant step in advancing…
New Delhi: Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), is on an official visit to India from March 16 to 21, 2025, as part of efforts to bolster maritime cooperation and deepen bilateral defence relations between the two nations. His engagements span New Delhi and Mumbai, focusing on high-level discussions, strategic…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans held a crucial meeting in New Delhi to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The discussions focused on security collaboration, information exchange, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific, alongside potential partnerships in emerging technologies. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized enhancing cooperation in…
The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA is set to take place from March 19 to 22, 2025, marking another milestone in the enduring maritime partnership between India and France. Since its inception in 2001, the exercise has evolved into a key pillar of naval cooperation, reflecting both nations’ commitment to enhancing interoperability…
Antsiranana, Madagascar: The Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Saksham arrived at Antsiranana port on March 18, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Madagascar, focusing on joint training, environmental protection, and security collaboration. During its…
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…
