New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully executed agreements for three coal blocks with winning bidders on November 22, 2024, marking another milestone in India’s commercial coal mining journey. Since the launch of commercial coal mining by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a total of 104 coal blocks have now been auctioned. The agreements for…
Debrigarh: Debrigarh Ecotourism has earned a revenue of Rs.2.5 Crore this financial year-end. Over 27,000 visitors from different parts of India, Odisha, European countries, South Africa, California, and Sydney visited the Debrigarh sanctuary and enjoyed night camps, jungle safari, and boating in the Hirakud wetland. Last year’s revenue was Rs.1.5 Crore with 16,000 visitors from…
Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members, as Namibian Cheetah Aasha gave birth to three cubs
Bhubaneswar: Inder, a magnificent Murrah bull from Haryana’s renowned Karamveer Breeding Farm in Kurukshetra, is rapidly gaining national recognition as one of the most promising breeding bulls of his generation. At just 4.5 years of age, Inder already weighs an impressive 17 quintals, showcasing exceptional growth, strength, and superior genetic potential. Bred through scientific selection…
New Delhi: Prakash Magdum, a seasoned officer of the Indian Information Service (1999 batch), today officially took over as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). With a distinguished career in public communication and film heritage management, Magdum brings over two decades of expertise to the role. Prior to this appointment, he…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward tackling the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, the initiative aims to achieve 100% screening of individuals aged 30 years and above…
Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Government of India, commenced its 3rd capacity building program for senior civil servants of Sri Lanka today. The program, scheduled from May 13th to May 24th, 2024, aims to empower 41 senior…
New Delhi: PresidentDroupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today, marking the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Organized by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the conference celebrated the achievements of women while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to gender equality and women-led development. Addressing…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was hospitalized on Thursday evening following an accidental slip at her residence in South Kolkata, resulting in an injury to her forehead, as reported by the Trinamool Congress. According to the party’s statement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stumbled while taking a walk at her residence in Kalighat on…
Bhubaneswar: The Second day of the first World Odia Language Conference at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar witnessed engaging initiatives by the School and Public Education Department to illuminate the evolution of the Odia language in Odisha. The department’s endeavours include innovative projects, with one particularly captivating the hearts of students – the Postcard Exchange. The…
