New Delhi: Addressing the International Literacy Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged citizens to resolve to make at least one person literate. “When we make someone literate, we liberate them,” he remarked, emphasizing the profound impact of literacy in empowering individuals and fostering independence. Dhankhar, speaking as the Chief Guest, highlighted the…
New Delhi: In a significant development for archival preservation, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper collection of the esteemed Late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This invaluable collection comprises original correspondences between Kidwai and eminent leaders such as Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon, among others. The papers…
Mangalore: The inaugural India Paddle Festival witnessed an electrifying finish in the Men’s Open category of the Long Distance Technical SUP race, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Spain’s Antonio Morillo clinched the championship in a closely contested battle, with Denmark’s Christian Andersen securing second place, and top seed Fernando Perez from Spain…
Mangalore: The Association of PaddleSurf Professionals World Tour (APP) has announced its entry into India with the inaugural India Paddle Festival, set to take place at the stunning Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, from 8th to 10th March 2024. This marks India’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship and is a significant milestone for the…
New Delhi: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, delivered the esteemed Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture 2024 at the Akashvani Rang Bhavan Auditorium. The lecture, an annual Akashvani tradition since 1969, commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, celebrated on December 3. This year’s lecture, titled “Vaishvik Kshitij par Bharat ki…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards social justice and prison reform, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the “Support to Poor Prisoners” scheme.
Chilika: The decks of INS Chilka reverberated with pride and enthusiasm as the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers on March 15. A total of 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women, marched with precision and dedication in a post-sunset ceremony reviewed by Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. V…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent illegal tree felling and provide labor-based employment to marginal communities. During the meeting, Majhi highlighted the critical issue of human-animal conflict, revealing that…
New Delhi: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the Ministry of Finance, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, jointly organized a dynamic half-day workshop today in New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), startups, and fintech ecosystem partners, marking a significant…
andhinagar: In a significant development during the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (GSPC) and Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (GPPL).
