Oslo: In a powerful acknowledgment of the global movement to rid the world of nuclear weapons, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization formed by atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, announcing the award on Friday, recognized the organization for its tireless efforts…
New Delhi: The legendary PT Usha is set to be elected as the first women President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). She has filed her nomination on Sunday for the post and is set to be elected unopposed as no one else filed their nomination. A multiple Asian Games gold medallist and a fourth-place…
New Delhi: A high-level meeting of the Committee of Ministers was convened today under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation. The session focused on reviewing the current prices of essential commodities, with a particular emphasis on wheat stocks and prices. The committee discussed the procurement status of wheat for the…
New Delhi: Newly appointed Election Commissioners of India, Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, paid a courtesy call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting, held yesterday, marked the official induction of the seasoned bureaucrats into their roles within the esteemed Election Commission of India (ECI).
Mumbai: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) campus in Mumbai today, conducting an in-depth review of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and NFDC’s activities. The visit emphasized enhancing employment opportunities and preserving India’s cinematic legacy. During the visit, Vaishnaw toured the National Museum of…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, is set to host “Krushi Odisha 2025,” a three-day flagship agricultural event from January 3 to 5 at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar. This highly anticipated event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of Urban Development & Housing, and Commerce & Transport Departments, Usha Padhee, visited Keonjhar district today to review key urban development and transport-related works. Padhee began her visit with an on-ground inspection of Sponge Colony under Ward No. 9 of Keonjhar Municipality. The area has been facing persistent waterlogging and drainage issues…
Azamgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for an array of development initiatives valued at over Rs 34,000 crores in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant stride towards comprehensive progress. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the departure from traditional practices of hosting such events in Delhi and emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Baranica Elangovan continued her record-breaking run at the indoor athletics meet, clearing 4.23m to set a new national record in the women’s pole vault at the indoor stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The 29-year-old athlete from Tamil Nadu bettered her own previous national mark of 4.22m, which she had set at the same venue…
Mumbai: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with the Indian Railways, has introduced the first pod hotel at the Mumbai Central Railway Station. This unique concept of retiring rooms will help passengers to rest while waiting for their trains. There will be 48 pods including 30 classic pods, seven ladies-only pods, 10…
