New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today chaired a joint meeting of senior officials from all Science Ministries and Departments to review the progress of ongoing projects and budget utilization. The meeting, aimed at fostering synergy and breaking down silos between departments, emphasized the need for…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several metro projects today, showcasing the government’s commitment to improving urban mobility and infrastructure across the country. The projects include Kolkata Metro’s Howrah Maidan – Esplanade, Kavi Subhash – Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, and Taratala – Majerhat sections, part of the Joka-Esplanade line. Additionally, Pune Metro’s Ruby Hall Clinic to…

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the inaugural World Odia Language Conference, the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar is set to host a two-day pre-conference event focusing on “Odia Language and Odisha’s Art and Culture” on February 1 and 2. The research-based discussions during the conference, taking place in the research centre’s auditorium, will…

Beijing: China achieved a significant milestone in lunar exploration on Friday with the successful launch of its Chang’e-6 probe to the moon’s far side. Lifted into space by a Long March-5 YB rocket from the Wenchang launch center in Hainan province, the probe embarks on a mission aimed at retrieving samples from this lesser-explored region of…

Halol, Gujarat: In a significant move toward promoting sustainable agricultural practices, the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devarat, emphasized the crucial role of natural farming in harmonizing the ecosystem and meeting human needs. Inaugurating a two-day national workshop on natural farming at the Gujarat Natural Farming Science University in Halol, the Governor underscored the benefits of…