New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen agriculture-based livelihoods and promote value-added exports from the Northeast, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) on Tuesday launched the ₹189.79 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission aimed at developing a comprehensive ginger cultivation and value-chain ecosystem in the state. The initiative was launched by Union Minister…
New Delhi: Marking a significant stride in India’s journey towards becoming a global space power, the country’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan, has entered its final phase, with the maiden crewed flight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The announcement was made by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a media interaction held…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reveals a transformative narrative in India’s agricultural landscape. The Survey emphasizes the burgeoning growth and pivotal role of the livestock and fisheries sectors, marking them as cornerstone contributors to the nation’s economic prosperity and farm income…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai today, emphasizing India’s strides in the fintech sector. Organized by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council, GFF 2024 aims to showcase the country’s fintech innovations and bring together key industry stakeholders.
Indore: As part of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Green Connections: The Indian Diaspora’s Contributions to Sustainable Development” brought together global leaders to explore the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in advancing sustainability initiatives. Moderated by Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Hearing Program is set to be held on December 16 at Unit-V in Bhubaneswar. The session is exclusively for individuals who had registered for the grievance hearing on October 28, 2024, according to an announcement by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Registered participants are required to bring…
The Ministry of Defence formalized two procurement contracts to bolster indigenous manufacturing and involve the private sector in defence production on Thursday. Under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, the contracts involve the acquisition of 697 Bogie Open Military (BOM) Wagons from M/s Jupiter Wagons Limited at a cost of 473 Cr and 56 units of Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment (MMME) Mark II from M/s BEML Ltd at a cost of 329 Cr.
Cuttack: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has decided to reintroduce the annual examination pattern for Class IX and Class X and stop the summative examination system in government-run high schools across the state. The summative examination was introduced during the Covid pandemic. “We have decided to go back to the old system…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will develop a modern “Atal Bus Stand” with airport-like facilities at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district to enhance passenger convenience, urban mobility and tourism potential, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Tuesday. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the proposed project, the Minister described the new bus terminal…
Faridabad: The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is all set to host an engaging event, “Face to Face with New Frontiers of Science and Technology,” aimed at inspiring and empowering the youth to contribute towards positioning India as a global leader in Science and Technology (S&T).
