New Delhi: The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), concluded today at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The event brought together over 200 delegates, including leaders from key Indian ports, government officials, industry stakeholders, international experts, and academia to discuss…
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department, in collaboration with the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, has successfully trained women from various districts in ‘Odia Bridal Makeup,’ fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among aspiring women in Odisha. The second batch, comprising 30 women from 8 districts, recently completed the short course, equipping them with essential skills to…
Mumbai: In a surprising turn of events, chess legend Viswanathan Anand stole the spotlight at Lollapalooza 2024 by joining the enthusiastic crowd during Sting’s iconic performance.
New Delhi: The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC), the apex advisory body on archival matters, has revealed its new logo and motto following an online competition launched on the MyGov portal in 2023. The competition aimed to visually represent the unique identity and ethos of IHRC, which advises the Government of India on the management…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards addressing malnutrition and anaemia, Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, flagged off the distribution of chicks to over seven lakh families under the Nutrition at Doorstep Programme. The event, held at Krushi Bhawan, saw officials from all districts participating via video…
Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to enhance the leadership and administrative capabilities of school heads, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, conducted a one-day review-cum-capacity building programme for Principals-in-Charge of Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools. The workshop was held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a slight decline in the sex ratio at birth (SRB) over the past decade, raising concerns about societal preferences for male children. According to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the SRB in the state dropped to 926 girls per 1,000 boys in…
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Post Day, the Department of Posts, Government of India, unveiled a special set of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamps were released by Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), during a ceremony held at Meghdoot Bhawan. Senior officials from the Department…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the voluntary retirement of senior IPS officer Arun Kumar Sarangi, a 1990-batch officer and former In Charge Director General of Police (DGP). Sarangi will take up his new role as the Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) starting Monday afternoon. According to an official notification issued by…
Tehran: Iran is grappling with an escalating water shortage that threatens major urban centers, including the capital, President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Sunday. The crisis, fueled by a severe drought and shrinking dam reserves, has prompted emergency measures to safeguard supplies. During a meeting with senior media executives in Tehran, Pezeshkian said authorities are working…
