Panaji, Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to honor first-time filmmakers through its prestigious Best Debut Feature Film of a Director award. This year’s selection features five international and two Indian films, reflecting bold new visions and diverse storytelling. The winner will receive the coveted Silver Peacock, a ₹10 lakh cash…
Kohima: The culmination of a three-month-long Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) program, sponsored by the Indian Army, marked a significant achievement for 22 women from Zakhama and adjoining villages in Nagaland. The training took place at the Peri Montessori Teacher’s Training Institute in Kohima. The initiative, facilitated by the Indian Army, aimed to empower women from…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has confirmed that no natural earthquake was recorded in Wayanad or its adjoining areas on August 9, 2024. This clarification comes after media reports of felt tremors and rumbling sounds in the region. According to the NCS, none of the seismographic…
New Delhi: In response to the recent announcement by the Royal Family regarding the health condition of His Majesty King Charles III, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took to social media to convey heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery.
Oslo: In a significant step toward advancing bilateral maritime cooperation, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a high-level meeting in Oslo with Japan’s Vice Minister for International Affairs, Terada Yoshimichi, of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT). The talks aimed to strengthen collaboration between India and Japan across…
Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards community development, Union Minister for Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, unveiled new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by Coal India Limited (CIL) during an event held at the Ministry of Coal today. Under the first initiative, CIL is extending its commitment to quality education by commissioning…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards leveraging technology for effective implementation of rural development programs, Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, launched the “SARATHI” app at Krishi Bhawan.
New Delhi: In response to the growing demands from passengers seeking to travel to various destinations across the country during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of several Special Trains. These special services aim to alleviate the rush in regular trains and facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters. The Special…
Bhubaneswar: A series of standout performances across track and field events lit up Kalinga Stadium on Friday as 13 athletes achieved qualification standards for the upcoming Asian Games during the third day of the 65th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships. Triple jump emerged as the biggest highlight of the day, with six male athletes…
