New Delhi: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated Indie Haat at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, celebrating India’s vibrant textile and handicraft traditions. The event, running from February 12 to 18, 2025, aims to provide artisans and weavers with a direct platform to connect with global markets while preserving traditional crafts. Speaking…
Prayagraj: In a tribute to the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Department of Posts has released a special souvenir sheet featuring three commemorative postage stamps. The stamps were officially unveiled by Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at the Arail Ghat…
New Delhi: India is making significant strides in deep-sea exploration with the development of Matsya 6000, a manned submersible capable of reaching depths of 6,000 meters. The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is spearheading the project, which is expected to be realized by 2026 as part of…
Berhampur: In the heart of the Silk City, a new voice is making waves, bringing local stories and concerns to the forefront. Radio Silk City (88.4 FM), a community radio station launched in December 2024, is more than just a broadcast—it is a platform for empowerment, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. Every morning…
Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati’s address, outlining the state government’s priorities and developmental initiatives. During his address, Governor Kambhampati highlighted a range of government schemes and initiatives, from the repair and conservation of Srimandir to the implementation of Subhadra Yojana and the…
New Delhi: Strengthening bilateral cooperation in traditional medicine, India and Indonesia exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Traditional Medicine Quality Assurance on January 25, 2025, at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking a new milestone in collaboration between…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, George Kurian, inaugurated a symposium on “Aquatic Animal Diseases: Emerging Challenges and Preparedness” at the ICAR Convention Centre, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The symposium is a key part of the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF), being held from February 12-15…
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has taken a significant step toward transforming burn treatment and patient care by collaborating with Australia’s Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). As part of this initiative, globally renowned burn care expert Dr. Marcus Wagstaff, Head of the Adult Burns Service at RAH, visited the Burn Centre at AIIMS Bhubaneswar to explore research partnerships,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing higher education infrastructure, the Odisha government has approved a ₹104 crore development project for 90 grant-in-aid private colleges across the state. The initiative aims to improve physical infrastructure through new construction and renovation efforts. According to an official release, the funds will be allocated for student hostels, additional…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the construction of an Air Concourse and other modernization and safety-related works at Cuttack Railway Station under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), three long-distance trains will be temporarily diverted for a month. From February 16 to March 17, 2025, these trains will be rerouted via Barang-Naraj Marthapur-Kapilas…
