New Delhi: The ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ is currently underway in India, running from June 21 to 25, 2024. The event aims to bolster the relationship between the postal administrations of African countries and India. This initiative, part of the Universal Postal Union’s “South-South and Triangular Cooperation” programme, is supported by India Post and…
Nairobi: In a proud moment for India and the Punjabi language community, Nitesh Gill, a passionate Wikipedia contributor from Punjab, has received an honorary mention at the prestigious Wikimedian of the Year Awards 2025. The recognition was announced by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales during the 20th edition of Wikimania, held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the…
Keonjhar: Fertile soil and reliable water sources are vital for successful farming, and the state government is making significant strides in promoting soil and rainwater conservation in Keonjhar district. Through the ‘Integrated Watershed Management’ program, supported by the Odisha Mineral Bearing Area Development Corporation (OMBADC), farmers are gaining access to resources that boost agricultural productivity…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued notices for the removal of 249 objectionable posts and videos. This action is part of a broader strategy to combat offensive content and misinformation, particularly during the election process. The offensive content flagged for removal includes 68 posts from Facebook, 144 from Instagram, and 37 from the X platform…
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…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards achieving energy independence by 2047 and ensuring “Atma-Nirbharta (self-reliance) in coal,” Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, will launch the 10th round of Commercial Coal Block Auctions next week. The announcement aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of attaining energy self-sufficiency. Minister Reddy has…
Bhubaneswar: Babushaan Mohanty and Elina Samantaray-starrer Raja-release Odia film “Pabaar- Kichhi Satya Ghatanaru Anupranita” has proven that content is king in today’s entertainment arena. At a time when Odia cinema has been striving to shed its negative image of lacking original storytelling, “Pabaar” stands out as a testament to the power of compelling narratives. The…
New Delhi: In a significant move to fortify the fisheries sector, the Union Cabinet, led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the green light for a three-year extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) until 2025-26.
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to bolster connectivity and drive socio-economic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several pivotal railway projects through video conferencing. These projects, spanning Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, and Telangana, are set to transform regional railway infrastructure and spur economic growth. Foundation Stone Laid for…
New Delhi: UNICEF India on Thursday released global flagship report on ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination,’ highlighting the significance of childhood immunization. The report based on studies of new data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) revealed that China, India and Mexico…
