Odisha Govt to Partner with Ministry of Education to Implement PM SHRI Schools Scheme

Bhubaneswar: To fortify the education sector in Odisha, the state government has taken a momentous step by agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The MoU is expected to be finalized before the commencement of the academic year 2024-25….

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IICA Hosts Immersive CSR Programme in Goa, Advancing Responsible Business Practices

Goa: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently conducted an immersive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in-person Programme from April 4th to 6th, 2024, in Goa, aimed at fostering responsible business practices and enhancing CSR education in India. Organized by IICA’s School of Business Environment (SBE), the event brought together a diverse cohort of CSR…

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India Celebrates World Fisheries Day 2024, Championing Sustainable and Equitable Growth

New Delhi: The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) celebrated World Fisheries Day 2024 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, with the theme “India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Small-Scale and Sustainable Fisheries.” The event, highlighting the contributions of fishers and fish farmers, emphasized sustainable development in the fisheries…

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Kalinga Indoor Athletics Arena Earns Prestigious Category 1 Certification from World Athletics

Bhubaneswar: Breaking new ground on the global sports scene, Kalinga Indoor Athletics Arena, the first-of-its-kind indoor athletic stadium in India, has achieved the coveted Category 1 certification from World Athletics, the authoritative governing body for track and field. This landmark recognition not only solidifies the international status of the Kalinga Sports Complex but also positions…

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TDB Partners with APChemi to Advance Plastic Waste Recycling with Purified Pyrolysis Oil

New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) has signed an agreement with APChemi Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai, to support their project on the production and commercialization of purified pyrolysis oil, a key innovation aimed at transforming plastic waste into circular plastics and sustainable chemicals. The partnership marks a major step in India’s sustainability efforts, as…

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SC Orders Olympian Sushil Kumar to Surrender, Cancels Bail in Murder Case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the 2021 murder of junior national champion Sagar Dhankar, directing him to surrender within seven days. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra overturned the Delhi High Court’s March order granting Kumar bail,…

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