In the tranquil landscapes of Koraput, amidst the rhythm of nature, two extraordinary women, Lachama Karlia and Lacchi Pangi, are quietly etching tales of hope and transformation in the remote villages of Chenirpadar and Mathapada. Far from the bustling urban eye, their narratives echo as powerful tales of resilience, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of…
New Delhi: The Government of India announced today the expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a flagship housing scheme that has been in implementation since 2015-16. The scheme, which aims to provide affordable housing to eligible rural and urban households, will now include assistance for an additional 3 crore households, both rural and…
New Delhi: In a bid to foster innovation and cooperation in the clean and green technologies sector, the European Union (EU) and India have launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups specializing in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of physical and mental abuse at the High Performance Swimming Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The decision comes after swimmers at the sports hostel staged a protest on Saturday night, alleging misconduct by head coach Sandeep Sejwal. The Sports and Youth Services Department…
Moga, Punjab: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, today organized the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave in Moga, Punjab, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. The event, which saw the participation of around 700 aspiring and existing SC/ST entrepreneurs, aimed to spread…
New Delhi: The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), a leading Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been granted Navratna status by the Ministry of Finance. This prestigious classification, achieved on SECI’s 13th anniversary, will provide the company with greater financial and operational autonomy, further accelerating its…
Mumbai: At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Indian cinema took center stage in a thought-provoking panel titled “Beyond Nostalgia: The Business of Restored Classics.” Curated and moderated by renowned film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the session brought together a diverse group of industry stalwarts to explore the importance of restoring India’s…
Ziro: After a gap of two years, the popular musical extravaganza of India is all set to witness artistic performances from some of the best music bands from the country and aboard in the picturesque Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The ninth edition of the ‘Ziro Festival of Music 2022’ will be held from 29…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has called upon the Indian Armed Forces to foster a Joint Culture as they progress towards forming Joint Operational Structures. Speaking at the 22nd Major General Samir Sinha Memorial Lecture, organized by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi, Gen Chauhan emphasized…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal, engaged in an interactive session with beneficiaries of the Product-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Saturday.
