Kochi: India has successfully concluded the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26), which took place from May 20th to May 30th, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala. The prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), witnessed significant…
Aalo: The efforts of communities can do miracles has been proved by the people of Aalo in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Pobdi Secondary school which fulfills the educational needs of seven villages consisting of Bene, Wak, Kugi Pomse, Kugi Pomte, Paya and Gune Baane in Paktu Ete Bango region of Aalo was…
New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the commencement of nominations for the 20th edition of the UNESCO- Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This prestigious prize aims to acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, or institutions in promoting, understanding, and disseminating Arab culture globally through various…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to unveil a unique melanistic (black) tiger safari in Baripada, located in the Mayurbhanj district, with preparations for the project already in full swing. The safari will showcase the state’s rare and elusive melanistic tigers, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation and tourism. Susanta Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 announced several strategic initiatives to enhance the manufacturing and services sector. Key measures include the development of investment-ready industrial parks, the establishment of a Critical Mineral Mission, and comprehensive labor-related reforms. To fulfill the priority of ‘Manufacturing & Services,’ Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed…
Mumbai: Global pharmaceutical stocks took a major hit on Friday after former US President Donald Trump sent letters to 17 international drug companies, urging them to drastically cut prices in the United States. The unexpected move rattled investors worldwide, with Indian pharma stocks also feeling the tremors despite no Indian company receiving such communication. The…
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development Department and Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), ICMR signed an MoU on Wednesday for establishing a Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) ensuring equity in tribal health in Odisha. Principal Secretary, ST & SC Dev. Dept Ranjana Chopra and Director RMRC, ICMR Dr. Sanghamita Pati signed the MoU in presence of…
Bhubaneswar: Smart City Bhubaneswar has ranked fourth among the top 10 Livable Capital Cities in the country. The city has topped in the Citizen Perception Survey with a score of 94.8 out of 100. As per the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE’s) Ease of Living Index Report, 2020, Bengaluru is the Top-1…
China has reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu in the eastern region of Jiangsu province. China’s National Health Commission informed about this on Tuesday. The 41-year-old patient from Zhenjiang city who is now in a stable condition, was diagnosed with the H10N3 avian influenza virus on May…
Bhubaneswar: Signalling Odisha’s continued push to position itself as a major manufacturing and investment hub, the state government on Wednesday approved 20 industrial projects worth ₹76,611.86 crore that are projected to generate more than 50,500 employment opportunities across nine districts. The approvals were granted during the 45th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired…
