Mumbai: “India is a powerhouse of content. With high creative ambition and a global mindset, our content can go global,” said internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ketan Mehta during an engaging panel discussion at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. Mehta, a pioneer in the field of animation and digital visual effects in India, asserted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Sikhya Puraskar Yojana’ (MMSPY), an award programme for school education worth Rs 100 crore. Under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sikhya Puraskar Yojana’, students excelling in education, educational institutions, headmasters, teachers, sarpanchs, school management committees, and former students would be awarded. The award aims to improve…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on June 18, 2024, in a grand event at Varanasi. Over 9.26 crore farmers across the nation will benefit from this instalment, receiving financial aid amounting to more than Rs. 20,000 crore. In addition to this, the Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted India’s unprecedented progress in the renewable energy sector, positioning the country as a global leader in energy transition. Speaking at the third India Energy Transition Conference organized by FICCI in New Delhi, he emphasized the speed, scale, and scope of India’s renewable energy…
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by March 31, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement. This directive was issued in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) involving allegations of custodial abuse of a…
Bhubaneswar The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is in full swing across Odisha, with the state government implementing strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and efficiency at every mandi. The government has instructed the district administrations to keep a close vigil, ensuring that no eligible farmer faces difficulties during procurement. Paddy procurement is…
In a proactive move towards bolstering the cultural infrastructure of Odisha, Chairman 5T & AAMA ODISHA, NABIN ODISHA, conducted a site visit today at 8 am to assess the ongoing construction of the KALAMANDAL near Sainik School, Bhubaneswar.
Beijing: A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as “Batwoman” for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover. According to the South China Morning Post, researchers found that HKU5-CoV-2…
New Delhi: In a decisive boost to national security and military preparedness, the Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked an unprecedented ₹7.85 lakh crore for Defence Services, marking the highest-ever allocation to the sector. Presented in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY…
Gurugram: IIT Ropar proudly participated in VIVIBHA 2024, a prestigious three-day national conference organized by Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) at SGT University, Gurugram. Themed “Vision for Viksit Bharat,” the event celebrated India’s cultural heritage while spotlighting cutting-edge research and innovations driving the nation toward self-reliance. The Technology and Innovation Foundation-AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development…
