Itanagar: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a crucial review meeting of Arunachal Pradesh’s power sector in Itanagar today. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Secretary (Power) Pankaj Agarwal from the Government of India, and Chief Secretary Dharmendra from the Government…
Bhubaneswar In a significant boost to Odisha’s conservation narrative, three melanistic tiger cubs have been sighted in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve. This rare event reaffirms Similipal’s global distinction as the only wild habitat supporting a natural population of melanistic tigers, often referred to as “black tigers” due to their darker stripe patterns….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, has announced the notification of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as India’s 56th tiger reserve. Spanning an area of 2,829.38 sq. km, this tiger reserve is now the third-largest in the country, following Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh and Manas in…
New Delhi: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) launched the nationwide campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) today, coinciding with World Toilet Day. The campaign, running until Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, emphasizes the critical connection between sanitation, human rights, and dignity. The initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to maintaining its Open…
Bhubaneswar: The Dongaria Kondh Embroidered Shawl, locally known as Kapadaganda, hailing from Rayagada district, has achieved the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) status, marking a significant milestone for the Niyamgiri Dongoria Kandho Weavers Association and the Advisor-Cum-Director. This official recognition is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and cultural significance embedded in the traditional artistry of…
Shillong: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Cyber Security Operations Centre at the Assam Rifles Headquarters in Laitkor, Shillong, today.
Kota Kinabalu: Two Indian Naval ships, Delhi and Shakti, under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, have arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, as part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment. The ships received a warm welcome from the Royal Malaysian Navy and the High Commission of India in Malaysia….
New Delhi: The Officer Trainees of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) 2023 Batch had the honor of meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. During the interaction, President Murmu imparted crucial insights on the responsibilities and expectations that come with representing India on the global stage. In her address, President Murmu emphasized that foreign…
Bhubaneswar: The Congress party unveiled its candidates for three Lok Sabha seats and 16 Assembly constituencies in Odisha on Saturday, gearing up for the upcoming elections in the state. In a press release issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Dulal Chandra Pradhan has been nominated to contest from the Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat….
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, attended the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, organized by the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi today.
