Bhubaneswar: Marking a major boost to school education in Keonjhar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a ₹7 crore grant for the upgradation of BNK High School during its golden jubilee celebrations. Attending the 50th anniversary programme as the chief guest, the Chief Minister said the funds will be utilised under the PM…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian civil servants in a valedictory ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday. The two-week program, which took place from September 23 to October 4, 2024, was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Puri: As the nationwide campaign “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye” gains momentum, acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has left an indelible mark on Puri beach with a captivating sand sculpture.
Bhubaneswar: Welcoming visitors once again, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district reopened its gates on Sunday after a nine-day closure for the annual saltwater crocodile census. The park was closed on January 5. The meticulous census, conducted across five ranges, engaged teams composed of Forest department personnel and experts. During the census, a total…
New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Chamling, was reportedly subjected to an attack by supporters of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) while en route to a meeting at Kishan Market on Monday. The incident purportedly unfolded following Chamling’s participation in a puja at Namchi Bazar. According to a press release issued by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to foster drug-free environments on higher education campuses in Odisha, the State Government has mandated that students sign anti-drug declaration forms upon admission to colleges and universities. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Government, addressed a letter to the School & Mass Education Department, Higher Education Department, Skill Development &…
New Delhi: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) at its Registered Office in India Habitat Centre today. During the visit, the Minister reviewed IREDA’s performance and discussed its future roadmap for advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions. Welcoming the…
New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…
New Delhi: In a landmark development, a tripartite agreement was signed today in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, between the Government of India, Government of Tripura, and The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance/TIPRA, commonly known as Tripra Motha, along with other stakeholders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the…
Ottawa: Canada has officially designated India as a ‘foreign threat,’ accusing it of potential interference in their elections, as revealed in a declassified intelligence report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. The report, titled ‘Foreign Interference and Elections: A National Security Assessment,’ dated October 2022, has categorized India as a ‘threat,’ emphasizing the impact of…
