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DST and British Council Launch Women in Space Leadership Programme to Foster Gender Equity in Space Sciences

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council launched the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) on September 24, 2024, under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The initiative is aimed at strengthening gender-inclusive practices in space sciences by creating a strategic leadership framework that fosters women’s…

Road Connectivity Boost: Kalar Bala to Nauni Chowk National Highway Set for Transformation

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 27, 2024February 28, 202401 mins

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant development in the road infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh. In a social media post, Gadkari revealed the approval for the upgradation of the existing road from Kalar Bala village to Nauni Chowk on National Highway-205, spanning across Solan and Bilaspur districts of…

MI win by 7 wickets against RCB

Bureau The News HashtagApril 11, 2024April 12, 202402 mins

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased their dominance in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium. Led by Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance, MI restricted RCB to 196 runs on a batting-friendly wicket, paving the way for a convincing victory. Opting…

Successful Flight Test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile Conducted by DRDO

Bureau The News HashtagApril 18, 2024April 18, 202402 mins

Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked a significant achievement today as it conducted a successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, situated off the coast of Odisha. The test, which took place on April 18, 2024, showcased exemplary performance across all subsystems, meeting or exceeding expectations.

Odisha’s Stalwarts honoured at World Odia Language Conference

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 4, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a stirring tribute to the cultural richness and heritage of Odisha, the second day of the inaugural World Odia Language Conference at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar witnessed the Odisha government honouring distinguished luminaries who have brought laurels to the state on national and international platforms. The day was dedicated to celebrating the profound…

PM Modi Inaugurates 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists in New Delhi

Bureau The News HashtagAugust 3, 2024August 3, 202404 mins

New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex today. The conference, themed “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems,” aims to address the pressing need for sustainable agriculture in light of global challenges such as climate change, natural resource degradation, rising…

India Post Payments Bank and EPFO Join Hands to Offer Doorstep Digital Life Certificate Services for Pensioners

Bureau The News HashtagNovember 3, 2025November 4, 202503 mins

New Delhi: In a move to enhance convenience and accessibility for pensioners, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) — a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment to…

Odisha Showcases Investment Potential at CII East India Summit 2025 in Mumbai

Bureau The News HashtagAugust 19, 2025August 20, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha projected itself as a leading investment destination at the 4th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) East India Summit 2025, held today at Mumbai. The event, a flagship initiative of CII, aims to unlock the vast economic potential of Eastern India by bringing together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders through state-specific sessions, policy roundtables, and…

Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets

Bureau The News HashtagApril 10, 2024April 11, 202401 mins

Jaipur: In a dramatic turn of events, the Gujarat Titans snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Chasing a target of 197, Titans rode on a brilliant knock by Shubman Gill (72 off 44) and a last-ball six by Rashid Khan to secure a narrow three-wicket win. This victory…

Severe Heatwave Grips Odisha: Temperatures Soar Above 40°C in 30 Places

Bureau The News HashtagApril 21, 2024April 21, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha experienced scorching heatwave conditions on Sunday as temperatures soared to 40°C or higher in 30 locations across the state. According to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Baripada emerged as the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 44.6°C. Thirteen other cities also witnessed temperatures…