New York: A delegation from the Government of India, led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The global conference, which began on March 10, 2025, is dedicated to advancing…
Chandigarh: President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of Panjab University in Chandigarh today, commending the institution’s 140-year legacy and its contributions to higher education, research, sports, and culture. In her address, the President praised Panjab University’s distinguished record, highlighting its 17-time victory in the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, a testament to…
Bengaluru: In response to the recent gangrape of an Israeli tourist and an Indian homestay owner near the Tungabhadra Left Canal in Koppal district, the Karnataka government has issued new safety guidelines for homestays and resorts operating across the state’s tourist destinations. The circular, issued on Tuesday, mandates that homestay owners must take full responsibility…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty and journalist-author Jagrati Shukla are now officially married, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Days after their engagement on March 7, the couple exchanged wedding vows in an intimate Odia-style ceremony at a temple in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. The wedding was a close-knit affair,…
Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, dominated the state-level quiz competition Lex Intellecta 2025, securing both the first and third positions at the event organized by the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), the faculty of legal studies of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), on Saturday. A team from S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police sportspersons have made the state proud with their remarkable performances in national-level police championships. Recognizing their achievements, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania felicitated the medal winners and announced cash incentives during a special ceremony held at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar. At the 24th All India Police Aquatic…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women’s economic empowerment, district-level workshops on the Lakhpati Didi Initiative were conducted across Odisha today under the direction of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The workshops aimed to intensify livelihood activities through convergence and enhance stakeholder awareness about their roles and responsibilities in the initiative. With an impressive turnout…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies began today at Bhubaneswar, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for combating sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia. The workshop is organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), ST &…
New Delhi: The Indian government continues to regulate drug prices under the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy (NPPP), 2012, ensuring affordability and accessibility of essential medicines. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Anupriya Patel, informed the Rajya Sabha today that drug price regulation is based on three key principles: essentiality of drugs, regulation of…
New Delhi: In a major step towards boosting eco-friendly cruise tourism in the national capital, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple agencies of the Delhi government, including the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and Delhi Transport Corporation…
