Gulmarg: In a major boost for winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to transform Gulmarg into a premier winter sports hub. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, held at the Gulmarg Golf…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has experienced its first heatwave of the season as the maximum temperature crossed the 40°C mark today. The western Odisha town of Boudh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 40.5°C, marking a significant rise in temperatures, according to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Balangir, another town in…
Bhubaneswar: With Holi just days away, the Commissionerate Police has put in place strict measures to ensure public safety during the festival. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena has warned that playing Holi under the influence of alcohol will not be tolerated, and those found intoxicated in public will face immediate arrest. Additionally, people have been cautioned…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, chaired the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable. He emphasized the need for time-bound execution of projects, strict pollution control measures, and enhanced inter-ministerial coordination. The Minister highlighted the…
Tirupati: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) marked a major milestone in the preservation and promotion of India’s artistic and cultural heritage with the inauguration of its tenth Regional Centre in Tirupati. Established in collaboration with the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, the new centre is envisioned as a hub for research, documentation,…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance industrial growth and ease of doing business, the Odisha government has amended key building regulations to benefit MSMEs, IT/ITeS enterprises, and large-scale commercial developments. The Department of Housing and Urban Development notified crucial amendments to the Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Planning and Building Standards) Rules, 2021 and the Odisha Development…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced that India is developing Technology Parks to support deep-tech startups and strengthen industry-academia partnerships. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Minister revealed that four existing technology innovation hubs…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices and Scalable Strategies concluded successfully at Mayfair Convention, bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss advancements and challenges in tackling sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia in India. The valedictory session was graced by Sanjeev Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary, SSD Department;…
New Delhi: The inaugural edition of the BODHIPATH Film Festival, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), commenced in the capital with a thought-provoking discussion on the power of cinema as a medium to educate and influence society. The two-day festival, held on March 10-11, 2025, brought together renowned scholars, actors, and filmmakers to explore…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s biotechnology sector, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. This first-of-its-kind Centre-State collaboration aims to accelerate biomanufacturing, drive economic growth, and promote environmental sustainability in Assam….
