Faridabad: The ninth edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) concluded with a grand closing ceremony at A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Hall, featuring Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana, as the Chief Guest
Despite accounting for nearly half of all Panchayat seats, many rural women leaders in India face deep-rooted challenges, ranging from proxy representation and political illiteracy to societal stigma. Their presence in governance is often symbolic, masking the persistent barriers that hinder true empowerment and meaningful participation in local decision-making. New Delhi: The lack of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA), a prominent organization of Non-Resident Odias (NROs) in the United States, is gearing up to host the ‘2024 Odisha Public Library Conference’ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, organized under the OSA Odisha Public Library Initiative (OPLI), aims to foster awareness and discussions on the role of modern public…
Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be held in Puri district from March 15 to 17 through a joint initiative of the Sports Authority of India and the Department of Sports and Youth Services. The event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the Fit India Mission. A review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: The much awaited Rath Yatra festival is set to begin on Sunday, and to facilitate the convenience of devotees, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will offer special bus services during the festivities. A total of 33 buses will operate on 7 inter-city routes and 1 intra-city route from July 7th to 9th and again…
New Delhi: Lord Meghnad Desai, noted economist, academic, and member of the UK House of Lords, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. A towering figure in both economic scholarship and public life, Desai was widely admired for his intellectual independence and deep-rooted ties to India. Born in 1940 in Vadodara, Gujarat, Desai…
Paradip: Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH, inaugurated the groundbreaking 60-tonne bollard pull tug, ‘Ocean Grace,’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) at Paradip Port. The event showcased India’s commitment to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and marked a significant stride in maritime infrastructure.
Mumbai: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered a keynote address virtually at the “International Conferences & Exhibitions on MATERIALS ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY and the synergic HEAT TREAT (HTS)” taking place in Mumbai from September 4-6, 2024. The event, organized by ASM International’s India Chapter, has attracted over 300 participants from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge…
Bhubaneswar: Senior bureaucrat Roopa Roshan Sahoo has officially assumed charge as the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Governor of Odisha, bringing with her a wealth of administrative experience and a reputation for efficiency and dedication. A 2006-batch IAS officer, Sahoo previously served as the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Southern Range), where she played a crucial role in overseeing…
Bhubaneswar: TK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), made his maiden visit to the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and inaugurated several significant projects worth over Rs. 13 crores. During his visit, Ramachandran inaugurated the Trauma and Burn Care (TBC) Centre in the newly constructed annex building of the Paradip Port…
