Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening women’s safety and confidence, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday launched a self-defence training programme for women Self Help Group (SHG) members at Mission Shakti Bhawan. The programme, introduced in its pilot phase, aims to train 5,000 SHG women across five districts. The launch event was attended…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has announced a new MTech programme in cybersecurity aimed at equipping working professionals with advanced skills to address growing digital security challenges. The programme, which will begin on July 24, has been introduced in collaboration with WhizHack Technologies and will follow a blended learning approach combining academic instruction with…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today participated in a webinar on “Employment Opportunities for Youth in International Organisations,” organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the United Nations India, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the University Grants Commission. The event, which attracted over 1,100…
New Delhi: The two-day “Parivartan Chintan II” concluded in New Delhi, marking a pivotal juncture in India’s defense landscape. Chaired by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, the event brought together officers from the three Services Headquarters, Department of Military Affairs, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, and members of various sub-committees of the Chiefs of…
New Delhi: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is spearheading Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 with a series of nationwide activities aimed at fostering mental health awareness and building inclusive communities that prioritize mental well-being. At the forefront of these efforts, the National Institute…
New Delhi: In a historic move, the Lok Sabha has passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The significance of this landmark legislation lies in its commitment to empower and uplift the (i) Pahari Ethnic Group, (ii) Padari Tribes, (iii) Koli, and (iv) Gadda Brahmin by providing them with Scheduled Tribe status.
New Delhi: The inaugural ceremony of the first National Public Health India Conference (NPHICON-2024) took place today in New Delhi, with Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel officiating the opening. The conference, organized by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Directorate General of Health Services,…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin the long-awaited renovation of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar from December 17, 2024. The renovation, aimed at preserving and strengthening the iconic treasury of the Jagannath Temple, was discussed during a meeting of the Chhatisha Niyog, chaired by Srimandir Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The first ever Physical National Yogasana Sports Championships being organised by National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) in association with Odisha Government has commenced here today. In the three-day championship, 560 bright and young athletes from 30 states will be competing for 50 medals in different categories. The event has been conceptualised with the aim…
Visakhapatnam: The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, took place onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura on October 9, 2024. This 28th edition of the multi-national maritime exercise, which commenced on October 8, will run until October 18, 2024. Originally initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India…
