New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives today in preparation for the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The event, held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, was spearheaded by Union Minister of…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the first-ever National Space Day Celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today. The event commemorated the successful landing of ISRO’s ‘Vikram’ Lander on the Moon on August 23, 2023, marking a historic achievement for India in space exploration. On this occasion, President Murmu presented awards to…
Paris: The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have officially begun with a historic and breathtaking Opening Ceremony that marked the first time the event has been hosted in France.
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced the final list of 16-member women’s hockey squad for the much awaited Tokyo Olympics next month. The team has a balance of players comprising eight veterans players who had the experience of playing in Rio Olympics 2016 and eight new players. Deep Grace Ekka (defender) is the only…
New Delhi: In a significant move to invigorate the Indian start-up ecosystem, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the abolition of the ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today.
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) marked the celebration of National Science Day 2024 with an insightful lecture and a brainstorming session in New Delhi today.
Bhubaneswar: The CSC CSR Conclave 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward inclusive growth, with a focus on rural empowerment through technology. Inaugurated by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the event spotlighted the crucial role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging the urban-rural…
Bhubaneswar: Giving a major boost to the state’s dairy sector, the Odisha government has disbursed ₹31.1 crore in incentives to dairy farmers across the state. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of around one lakh farmers registered with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…
New Delhi: The National Power Training Institute (NPTI) and PTC India Ltd. have formalized a collaborative venture by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster research and development efforts in the energy sector. The agreement aims to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to advancing research and development in the energy domain, with a specific focus on promoting sustainable development goals.
Bhubaneswar: A State Steering Committee meeting under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Odisha was held on May 6 where the committee has approved the inclusion of several categories of staff as frontline workers (FLW) for COVID-19 vaccination. Forest officials, forest guards, banking staff, railway staff, insurance companies, oxygen plant employees among others are included…
