New Delhi: In a significant stride towards bolstering collaboration and capacity building in the realm of Oceanography, the CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has inaugurated a month-long certificate course for member countries of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The inaugural session of this groundbreaking initiative commenced on January 15, 2024. This educational initiative…
New Delhi: In a significant public health intervention aimed at cutting India’s cervical cancer burden, the Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for adolescent girls, Health Ministry sources said on Thursday. The initiative will offer voluntary and cashless vaccination to girls aged 14 years through the public…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to witness an extended spell of unstable weather over the next week, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting widespread thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and intermittent rainfall across the state. An Orange warning has been issued for the first 24 hours, followed by Yellow alerts for the remaining period. The Meteorological Centre…
New Delhi: Taking a firm stance against obscene and unlawful digital material, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to 25 OTT platforms accused of streaming sexually explicit content. The ministry’s order comes under the framework of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Intermediary…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move towards enhancing urban mobility and sustainable development, Odisha is preparing to launch Odisha Yatri, a transformative mobility app designed to empower drivers and provide seamless travel experiences for citizens across the state. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of a ‘VIKSIT Odisha’ and aims to uplift the socio-economic conditions of…
Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team continued its unbeaten streak at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024, defeating Japan 3-0 in their final group-stage match at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. The second-half brilliance from Navneet Kaur (37’) and Deepika (47’, 48’) sealed the win, ensuring India finished at the top of the table…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at simplifying land transactions and addressing legal bottlenecks, the Odisha government has taken a decisive step to ease the land sale process in the state. The decision came following a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushan Chandra Mahapatra…
New Delhi: To enhance passenger security, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has collaborated with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to help train passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones. This initiative integrates the Rail Madad app with the DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform, creating a streamlined process for tracking and blocking stolen devices. Mobile phones constitute…
Vizag: After delivering a stellar performance and being declared the Player of the Match in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah may be given a much-needed break for the upcoming third Test in Rajkot.
New Delhi: To develope Indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier Telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) for the development of ‘Cell-Free’ 6G Access…
