The Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), is gearing up to host its inaugural ‘Inland Waterways Development Council’ (IWDC) meeting on January 8 in Kolkata.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs hosted the Prize Distribution Function of the 16th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2019-20 for Universities/Colleges at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
New Delhi: With Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha polls set to kick off tomorrow, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral process. Polling will take place across 58 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) spanning 8 States and Union Territories, marking a crucial juncture in India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable support systems to promote and prioritize breastfeeding. Organized by the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Odisha, the event brought together senior officials, medical…
New Delhi: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took charge as the Union Minister of Culture today, marking a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with this crucial portfolio, Shekhawat emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting the vibrance…
Mumbai: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered a keynote address virtually at the “International Conferences & Exhibitions on MATERIALS ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY and the synergic HEAT TREAT (HTS)” taking place in Mumbai from September 4-6, 2024. The event, organized by ASM International’s India Chapter, has attracted over 300 participants from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge…
A surge in plastic waste has been a major concern for all of us as we see tonnes of plastic waste dumped in landfills which often leads to the creation of artificial mountains over the years or clogs water bodies and drains or scattered across streets. With an aim to aware people of plastic waste…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sought ₹12,59,148 crore from the 16th Finance Commission for the period 2026-31, outlining a financial roadmap to achieve ‘Samruddha Odisha by 2036’. During an extensive deliberation with Finance Commission Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya and other members at ITC Hotel, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister presented the state’s financial…
New Delhi : The Government of India is stepping up efforts to promote homestays as a sustainable model for tourism growth and rural development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined several key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism to support…
New Delhi: The Indian men’s and women’s relay teams have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing second in their respective heats on Sunday night at Nassau’s Thomas A Robinson Stadium in Bahamas. The Indian quarter milers grabbed the opportunity with both hands during the second leg of the Olympic qualification round of the…
