Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh: In a landmark move to strengthen healthcare infrastructure for India’s workforce, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a newly constructed 30-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Kala Amb today. Built at a cost of approximately ₹100 crore, the hospital is…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing flood management and mitigation in India, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, released a pivotal publication titled ‘Assessment of Area Affected due to Floods in India,’ brought out by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in New Delhi today. The CWC, recognized as India’s premier technical organization…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has increased its Kharif paddy procurement target from 65 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) to 77 LMT, ensuring wider participation from farmers and greater financial support. The decision was taken during a Group of Ministers’ meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan. With the Minimum…
Bhubaneswar: The Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to be opened for inspection on July 8, marking a significant event in the history of the 12th-century shrine. Speaking to the media, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Superintendent DB Garnayak announced that the inspection will be conducted in…
New Delhi: REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of power transmission projects by handing over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to successful bidders. The first SPV, named Kallam Transco Limited, has been established for the “Western Region Network Expansion Scheme…
New Delhi: In a tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the heroes of the Kargil War, the Indian Army has embarked on a Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition to commemorate the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. This expedition aims to highlight the significant contributions and honor the legacy of…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha, in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), hosted a landmark Policy Roundtable in Bhubaneswar, focusing on inclusive agricultural transformation and regional collaboration. The event brought together over 100 participants, including policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and international experts,…
New Delhi: To accommodate the anticipated surge in travel demand during the scorching summer months, Indian Railways has embarked on a monumental endeavour, operating an unprecedented 9111 trips across its vast network. This staggering number of trips represents a remarkable increase from the previous summer season, where a total of 6369 trips were offered. The…
Itanagar: A seven-year-old badminton prodigy Geto Sora from Arunachal Pradesh has clinched the U-9 boys singles title in the ongoing Yonex-Singa BTY Championship-2022 at Bangkok in Thailand on Monday. A native of Nari village in Lower Siang district, Geto defeated third seed Phukit Chantarangsee of Thailand in straight sets of 20-11 and 20-11 to clinch the…
Bloemfontein: India Under-19 Men’s Cricket team starts their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 title defence campaign on a winning note as they defeated Bangladesh by 84 runs in their opening game today at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
