Bhubaneswar: The State’s efforts to promote scientific land management received a major boost today as Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo flagged off the Land Resource Inventory (LRI) Van at Krushi Bhavan. The initiative marks the beginning of the month-long LRI Yatra under the REWARD pilot project, aimed at taking land science directly to…
New Delhi: The drone industry in India is experiencing significant growth, with 16,000 Remote Pilot Certificates (RPC) issued to date by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs). This milestone was highlighted in a written reply by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, to…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of two key umbrella schemes under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), merging them into a unified initiative called the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme. A new component, Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry, has also been introduced, aiming to strengthen…
Bhopal: The 63rd meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) took place today in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The primary agenda of the meeting centered around the proposed Annual Programme for the upcoming Field Season year 2024-25. The GSI has charted out an ambitious plan comprising approximately 1055 scientific programs for the said period. These…
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 Odisha government is intensifying preparations for the disbursement of funds under the fourth phase of its flagship Subhadra Yojana, with the first installment set to be released on December 25. The scheme, which aims to financially empower women, has already distributed the first installment of ₹5,000 each to over 80 lakh beneficiaries across…
New Delhi: The 55th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) unfolded today at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, with distinguished guest and former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presiding as the Chief Guest
New Delhi: In response to the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s notification regarding the establishment of creche facilities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across the country to take prompt action in compliance with these regulations. The UGC’s call for action comes as part of its commitment to promoting inclusivity…
Bhubaneswar: The second session of the two-day Collectors and SPs Conference was held on Saturday under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, with a strong emphasis on ethical, citizen-centric governance and improved service delivery across the state. The session began with a welcome address by Additional Chief Secretary, GA and PG Department, Surendra…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward enhancing water and sanitation service delivery through digital solutions, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) and Arghyam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the WASH sector. This initiative aligns with…
