Kochi: In a remarkable display of swift response and maritime expertise, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a sea-air rescue operation to save the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni and its 11 crew members, stranded approximately 80 nautical miles off Kochi, Kerala. The operation, executed amid heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, rescued the…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, along with Minister of State Durgadas Uikey, held a daylong meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress of various schemes and strategize key initiatives for the Ministry over the next 100 days. The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation on the Ministry’s schemes and…
Kolkata: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, embarked on his maiden visit to the headquarters of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Kolkata today. The visit underscored the Minister’s commitment to enhancing energy security and bolstering the economic development through strategic engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector. During…
New Delhi: Administrator of Lakshadweep, Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Praful Patel, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to express gratitude for transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and livelihoods in Lakshadweep. Chief among the accolades was the installation of the world’s first Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant by the National…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the 2nd “Healthcare Summit” of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) at Hotel Taj, emphasized the critical role of advanced technology in making healthcare accessible and affordable in India. Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Personnel, Public Grievances…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian Influenza at Krishi Bhawan, focusing on surveillance and vaccination under the One Health approach. The session, held yesterday, was chaired by Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Alka Upadhyaya, and attended by a diverse group of…
New Delhi: Union Health Minister J P Nadda emphasized the need for India to develop a world-class regulatory framework to match its global reputation as the “Pharmacy of the World.” This call to action came during a high-level review meeting on the regulation of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices held today. The meeting was attended…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, held an insightful interaction today with National Youth Awardees and National Service Scheme (NSS) Awardees in New Delhi. The session aimed to celebrate the achievements of these young leaders and discuss strategies to enhance the MY Bharat platform, ensuring it…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a cave on the Moon that could serve as an ideal location for a permanent human base. The cave, located on the rocky plain of Mare Tranquillitatis, is at least 100 meters deep and is believed to be one of potentially hundreds of hidden caves on the lunar…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan focused on the presentation of Odisha’s general budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The session also centered on the state’s readiness for the “9th General Council meeting of Niti Aayog,” set to take place in New Delhi on July 27. The…
