New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing fire services infrastructure, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has sanctioned projects worth Rs. 725.62 crore under the “Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” initiative. The funding, distributed among three states, allocates Rs. 147.76 crore…
Colombo: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) convened for the 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in Colombo today, marking a significant step in collaborative efforts to strengthen maritime security in the region. The four-member ICG delegation, led by Director General S. Paramesh, and the SLCG delegation, headed by Director General Rear…
New Delhi: The Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi today, emphasizing the platform’s potential as a hub for collaboration and policy innovation in the digital age. “As India emerges as the Voice of the Global South, SATRC-25 will serve as…
Vadodara: In a heartfelt tribute to the teachings and life of revered spiritual leader Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, known as Dada Bhagwan, the Department of Posts released a special commemorative stamp to honor his legacy. The release took place on the occasion of his 117th Janma Jayanti at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, with Chief Minister of Gujarat…
Kundli: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) held its fifth convocation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 764 graduates. Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), served as the Chief Guest, with Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary of MoFPI, and Pankkaj Aggarwal, Managing Director of Haldiram, attending as Guests…
Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to transform Goa into a cultural and cinematic crossroads, where films from across the globe converge to showcase the powerful narratives that define diverse societies. IFFI 2024, now in its 55th edition, will be held from November 20 to 28 in Goa, attracting a significant…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to captivate audiences in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2024. Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), IFFI 2024 promises an unforgettable celebration of cinema with…
Bhubaneswar: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered a remarkable new plant species in the Western Ghats that displays a rare dual-blooming pattern triggered by grassland fires. Named Dicliptera polymorpha, this fire-resilient species has a unique inflorescence structure previously unobserved in Indian flora. The discovery was led by Dr. Mandar Datar…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Justice Khanna, who will serve a tenure of around six months, succeeds Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. As a Supreme Court judge, Justice Khanna has…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has taken a major step to revive the historic Pipili applique industry of Puri. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the…
