Aizawl: A powerful message on the foundation of democracy and the imperative of equality before the law was delivered by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar during his address at the 18th convocation of Mizoram University today.
Bengaluru: Officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully dismantled a syndicate engaged in the illegal trade of elephant tusks on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The operation, executed with precision, resulted in the interception of three suspects on March 5th and 6th, 2024, in an auto-rickshaw, leading to the confiscation of elephant tusks classified under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultations with Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi today. The meeting marks a critical step in the formulation of the Union Budget for FY 2024-25, aiming to incorporate diverse perspectives and address state-specific needs. Attendees…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra made an unannounced visit to the Aahar Kendra at Capital Hospital premises today, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring quality and cleanliness in the state-run affordable meal centers. During his visit, Minister Mahapatra purchased a meal coupon and dined alongside the patrons, engaging in conversations…
Singapore: The third day of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit to Singapore marked a significant milestone with the Interactive Session on Business Opportunities in Odisha, which drew global investors and industry leaders from across the ASEAN region. The session, organized as part of Odisha’s investment outreach, showcased the state’s immense potential and its…
Bathinda: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the Central University of Punjab in Bathinda today, inspiring students to pursue knowledge, uphold morality, and contribute meaningfully to society. Addressing the gathering, the President remarked that a convocation is a milestone—marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in students’ lives. She…
Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated the newly constructed Nuagaon Road – Daspall Railway section, Daspalla Railway station building and flagged of passenger train services to Daspalla
New Delhi: In a bid to combine environmental conservation with local tourism development, Coal/Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have successfully established 16 Eco-Parks/Mine Tourism Sites over the past five years.
New Delhi: The legendary PT Usha is set to be elected as the first women President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). She has filed her nomination on Sunday for the post and is set to be elected unopposed as no one else filed their nomination. A multiple Asian Games gold medallist and a fourth-place…
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ today at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry’s key corporations—the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCDFC), and National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)—the event celebrates…
