Blindfold Comes Off New Justice Statue in Supreme Court, Constitution Replaces Sword

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has unveiled a new Lady of Justice statue with significant alterations. The statue, installed in the judges’ library at the direction of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has open eyes and holds the Constitution in one hand, replacing the traditional sword. This change is seen as a powerful message that the…

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NTPC Signs Land Lease Agreement for India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam: India’s largest integrated power company, NTPC Limited, a key player in the power sector, has taken a significant step towards realizing its green energy and green hydrogen objectives. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a fully-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, signed a Land Lease Agreement on 20th February, 2024, with Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation…

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CSIR-NIScPR Celebrates 9th Ayurveda Day, Showcases Integration of Ayurveda in Modern Healthcare

New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) today celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day, underscoring the role of Ayurveda in modern healthcare and its cultural heritage. Held at the CSIR-NIScPR S.V. Marg Campus, the event included a tree-planting initiative, “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam,” and an engaging program of lectures and…

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Odisha Gears Up to Host National SC, ST Parliamentary Committee Conference After 30 Years

Bhubaneswar: For the first time in three decades, Odisha will host a national conference of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Parliamentary Committee, beginning on Thursday. The two-day event, slated for August 29 and 30, is expected to draw more than 240 delegates from across the country. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the…

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Bhitarkanika National Park to Remain Closed from May 1 for Crocodile Breeding Season

Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park, known for its population of giant saltwater crocodiles, will remain closed to tourists from May 1 to July 31 to facilitate the annual breeding and nesting season of the reptiles. The closure order has been issued by the Rajnagar Forest Division to ensure a disturbance-free habitat during this critical period. Officials…

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H&UD Department Holds Discussion with 6th State Finance Commission on Urban Governance and Fiscal Strengthening

Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…

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