New Delhi: On August 1, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, to Rashtrapati Bhavan in a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Vietnam. During their meeting, President Murmu emphasized that India-Vietnam relations are deeply rooted in shared cultural and historical connections, characterized by…
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department has officially mandated the use of Odia for all departmental operations, as announced in a recent directive from Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. This move underscores the department’s commitment to promoting the regional language and ensuring its prominence in official communications. According to the new order, all office documents, correspondence,…
New Delhi: The Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, awarded Sarabjot a cheque for Rs 22.5 lakh as part of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports’ cash award scheme for his achievement at the Paris Olympics. Sarabjot Singh, who earned a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Manu Bhaker,…
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain conducted a comprehensive review of the Seafood Park at Deras, assessing various ongoing projects and engaging with stakeholders. During his visit, Minister Swain toured multiple enterprises within the park and assured stakeholders that their concerns would be addressed promptly. The Seafood Park spans 151 acres, of which…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Chairperson of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), met with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday. During the meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan, Dr. Swaminathan invited Singh Deo to an international conference on a hunger-free world, set…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other airport operators have successfully installed solar power plants at various locations to promote green and renewable energy usage. Since 2014, a total of 73 airports have transitioned to 100% green energy. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has been proactive in pursuing carbon neutrality at…
Paris: Lakshya Sen stormed into the quarterfinals of the men’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, securing a decisive straight-games win over fellow Indian H.S. Prannoy. At the La Chapelle Arena on Thursday, Sen dominated the match, finishing with scores of 21-12, 21-6 in just 39 minutes. From the start, the 22-year-old Sen displayed superior…
Geneva, Switzerland: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a significant Donor Agreement, formalizing financial terms to support the activities of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The signing ceremony took place at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on July 31, 2024. The agreement…
New Delhi: To preserve and celebrate their shared maritime history, India and Vietnam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. The MoU was signed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the three-day ‘State Museum Conclave on the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum’ on August 1, 2024. The conclave, running from August 1st to 3rd, invites States to share detailed insights into their artefact collections to contribute to the comprehensive understanding required for the…
