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…
New Delhi: The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day with the inauguration of a special exhibition titled “Indian Heritage through Architecture.” The exhibition, inaugurated by Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, highlights India’s architectural legacy spanning thousands of years. The exhibition offers a deep dive into India’s rich…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing India’s logistics infrastructure, the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for the development of a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The agreement was formalized in the presence of…
Bathinda: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the Central University of Punjab in Bathinda today, inspiring students to pursue knowledge, uphold morality, and contribute meaningfully to society. Addressing the gathering, the President remarked that a convocation is a milestone—marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in students’ lives. She…
Bathinda: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda today, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in providing affordable healthcare and fostering medical research in India. Addressing the gathering, the President stated that for the common citizen, AIIMS represents access to top-tier medical treatment at an affordable cost, while for students, it symbolizes advanced…
Puri: The eighth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) led participants to the revered Markandeya Tirtha, the foremost among Puri’s five sacred water bodies (Panch Tirthas).
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha on March 13 and 14, cautioning residents about rising temperatures. According to the IMD forecast, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are likely to experience heatwave conditions at one or two places over the next…
Bhubaneswar: A total of 72 cases of student suicides have been reported in government and private schools and colleges across Odisha over the last five years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Odisha Assembly on Monday. In a written response to a question raised by Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous, the Chief Minister revealed that…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has borrowed ₹21,177.99 crore from various sources over the last nine months (June 2024 – February 2025) to fund capital investments and key development projects, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. In a written statement responding to Bhograi BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, CM Majhi detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has identified 3,738 Bangladeshi nationals residing across the state, with deportation proceedings under consideration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query from BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta, who sought details on the government’s measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants, CM Majhi revealed…
