New Delhi: The first anniversary of the Namo Bharat Trains’ operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in India’s transportation history. The event, organized by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), was graced by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar and Union…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards promoting sustainable transportation, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, presented India’s advancements in green hydrogen mobility by demonstrating a hydrogen-fueled bus powered by IndianOil to the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, and his delegation. The event underscored India’s growing leadership in clean energy solutions…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe weather warnings for several districts in Odisha as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a deep depression. The system is expected to further strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 23, prompting the IMD to issue high-level alerts for the region. According…
Singapore: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the Prime Minister of Singapore, H.E. Lawrence Wong, to advance and expand bilateral cooperation in education. The discussions centered on strengthening ties in school education, vocational training, and research, with a focus on the three key pillars of ‘Talent, Resource & Market.’ During the meeting, Pradhan…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, set the stage for “Karmayogi Saptah” by inaugurating the ‘Samuhik Charcha’ for officers of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. During the event, Dr. Singh briefed the attendees about the objectives of Mission Karmayogi, the National Learning Week,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the “eShram – One Stop Solution” in the capital today. The platform aims to provide seamless access to various social security schemes for unorganised workers registered on the eShram portal. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment,…
New Delhi: Vikram Dev Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, assumed the role of Secretary of the Ministry of Coal today. Before this appointment, Dutt held the position of Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), where he oversaw key developments in India’s aviation…
New Delhi: Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 21 to 24, 2024. The visit is aimed at enhancing defence ties between the two nations as part of their growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and consolidating bilateral maritime…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’ and the possibility of heavy rainfall, the Odisha government has rescheduled its annual terracotta exhibition, ‘Mruttika-2024’. Initially slated to begin on October 22, the event will now take place from October 25 to 30 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar. According to a release by the…
Dhenkanal: Nearly 50 heritage enthusiasts, including students from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and Dhenkanal Autonomous College, gathered yesterday to explore the rich cultural legacy of the Gajalaxmi Puja in Dhenkanal. Their focus was on the intricate “Chandi Medhas” or silver tableaus, which are a hallmark of the celebration.
