Chennai: Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has taken a significant step in advancing medical education and research in India with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The facility, supported by a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant of ₹16.5 crore from PFC, was officially opened by Smt….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, today launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application, a significant upgrade developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC) to enhance flood monitoring and forecasting across the country. The launch event, held in New Delhi, marks a key step forward in India’s efforts to provide…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today unveiled a new online facility for the surrender of exemptions from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. The launch event, held in New Delhi, was attended by Sumita Dawra, Secretary of Labour & Employment, Neelam Shami Rao, Central…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at supporting the Parsi community, Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, today launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by several dignitaries, including Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Iqbal…
Lucknow: The Jagjeevan Ram Railway Protection Force (RPF) Academy in Lucknow has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the prestigious “Excellent/अति उत्कृष्ट” rating from the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). This recognition highlights the Academy’s outstanding adherence to the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutions (NSCSTI), underscoring its commitment to excellence in civil service training….
New Delhi: In a landmark move to bolster digital health education across the nation, the National Health Authority (NHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda, marks a significant step towards integrating digital health into…
New Delhi: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has embarked on a transformative initiative by adopting advanced ballastless track technology in the construction of new railway tunnels within its jurisdiction. This strategic move is poised to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail transport, particularly in the challenging environments of tunnel construction. The initial implementation of…
New Delhi: Pramod Bhagat, the celebrated para shuttler who won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, has been handed an 18-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) due to multiple whereabouts failures. This suspension, announced on Tuesday, will result in Bhagat missing the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games. The BWF revealed that Bhagat violated anti-doping regulations…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests are witnessing a positive trend in elephant conservation, as revealed by the Odisha Elephant Census 2024. The census, announced on World Elephant Day by Susant Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) for Wildlife, shows an increase in the elephant population within the state’s forest divisions. The 2024 census recorded 2,098…
Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal review meeting held at Kharavel Bhawan on Monday, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, charted out an ambitious roadmap for the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB). The discussions centered on the board’s current projects, future expansion plans, and the implementation of key housing schemes across the state….
