IIMC Celebrates 56th Convocation Ceremony; Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Envisions Future as World-Class Media University

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) held its 56th Convocation Ceremony today at the Mahatma Gandhi Manch, IIMC, New Delhi, with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the 2023-24 batch,…

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Odisha’s Radio Namaskar Wins National Recognition at Community Radio Conference During WAVES 2025

Mumbai: At the 8th National Community Radio Conference held alongside the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, Radio Namaskar, a community radio station based in Konark, Puri district of Odisha, brought pride to the state by securing the second prize in the ‘Sustainability Model’ category at the 10th National Community Radio Awards….

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NHPC Limited Collaborates with Ocean Sun for Floating Solar Technology Demonstration

New Delhi: NHPC Limited, India’s premier organization for hydropower development, has forged a strategic partnership with M/s Ocean Sun, a pioneering Norwegian company specializing in floating solar technology. The collaboration marks a significant step towards exploring innovative solutions for renewable energy generation in India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on April 29, 2024, paves…

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CM Patnaik expresses happiness over Sonapur Beach in Ganjam getting Blue Flag Certification

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his delight as Sonapur Beach in Ganjam district was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Taking to his social media handle, the Chief Minister shared, “Glad to share that Sonapur Beach in Ganjam, one of the picturesque beaches of #Odisha has received…

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Odisha Gears Up for Cyclone Montha: Fire Department Leads Massive Preparedness Drive

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha expected to make landfall soon, the Odisha government has swung into action, putting comprehensive preparedness measures in place to safeguard lives and property. The Odisha Fire Department, in coordination with the ODRAF and NDRF, has been fully mobilized to respond to any emergencies arising from the cyclone’s impact. A total of…

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PM Surya Ghar: India’s Rooftop Solar Revolution Achieves Milestones with Record Installations

New Delhi: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), hailed as the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, is reshaping India’s solar energy landscape with ambitious targets and rapid progress. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has already achieved 6.3 lakh rooftop solar installations within nine months, a ten-fold increase from the earlier average…

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Innovative Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Developed for Environmental Cleanup

New Delhi: A groundbreaking metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed to facilitate the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, such as dyes and pharmaceuticals, offering a sustainable technology for environmental cleanup. Metal oxide photocatalysis presents a viable solution for removing organic contaminants from water bodies. Notable catalysts include titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and tungsten…

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