Puri, Sept. 4 (UDN): The sacred Janmashtami rituals will be observed at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri today with special religious ceremonies marking the birth of Lord Krishna. In view of the scheduled rituals, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that public darshan will remain suspended from 7:00 PM to 12:00 midnight. Devotees have been advised to plan their visits accordingly and…
Panchjanya’s ‘Sushasan Samvad – Odisha Ki Udaan 2.0’ Focuses on Odisha’s Governance, Development and Growth Journey
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4: Panchjanya’s ‘Sushasan Samvad – Odisha Ki Udaan 2.0’ brought together a wide-ranging conversation on Odisha’s journey of governance, development and growth, with discussions focusing on the state’s progress, emerging opportunities and the aspirations shaping its future. The programme was held at Vivanta Bhubaneswar, DN Regalia Mall, Kalinga Vihar, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar. Organised as part of Panchjanya’s Sushasan Samvad series, the Odisha edition provided a…
Health Ministry Unveils SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to Accelerate Maternal and Newborn Care
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a two-day national workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3 to advance the implementation of SUMAN Roadmap 2030, with the objective of accelerating progress towards zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Held under the chairpersonship of Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission, the workshop brought together more than 200 participants, including senior…
Researchers create new colour-changing material—could be used in anti-counterfeit markings on banknotes and passports
Researchers have developed a new material called davyne that changes colour in the near-infrared region. The colour change cannot be detected with the human eye, but only with a spectrometer or an infrared-sensitive camera. The material could be used, for example, as an invisible anti-counterfeit tag. When studying the properties of hackmanite, researchers were able to create a new material called davyne. Hackmanite is…
NIELIT, Intel India Roll Out Agentic AI Programmes to Build India’s Future-Ready Workforce
India’s workforce is set to receive a new skilling push in emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies, with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Intel India launching a joint initiative focused on Agentic AI. The programme was announced at a National Leadership Dialogue in New Delhi that brought together policymakers, educators, industry representatives and skilling experts to examine how rapidly advancing AI systems…
Goyal Pushes Nationwide FTA Drive to Take Indian Exports to Global Markets
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for a nationwide campaign to ensure that Indian businesses make greater use of the country’s expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Speaking at a national workshop on leveraging FTAs in New Delhi, Goyal said the benefits of preferential market access must reach businesses at the grassroots, including MSMEs, startups, traders, first-time exporters and women entrepreneurs…
GeM, Textiles Committee Join Hands to Promote Recycled and Upcycled Textile Products
The Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the procurement of recycled and upcycled textile products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes. The partnership, formalised during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, seeks to…
ELC 2.0 to Empower Youth and Strengthen Democratic Participation: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held its fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINet in Goa, with a focus on enhancing electoral awareness and democratic participation among young citizens. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar said students are the future of the country and that Electoral Literacy Clubs can play a crucial role in strengthening the world’s largest democracy by…
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Marks Golden Jubilee with New Clinical and Research Facilities
The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of contribution to homoeopathic education, research and patient care. The milestone event also saw the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence, aimed at strengthening the institute’s clinical services, academic capabilities and research infrastructure. The celebrations were attended by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State…
Moksh Chopra Takes on New Role as Market Lead, Indian Subcontinent, at Taco Bell International
Sep 04: In his 16 years with Yum!, Moksh has made significant contributions to KFC’s business and culture. Most recently, as GM, Moksh has played a pivotal role in strengthening business fundamentals and shaping the long-term growth agenda across the BMU. Under his leadership, the business achieved significant milestones, including growing market share to ~ 27%, doubling the restaurant footprint and operating profit, delivering strong system sales growth, improving unit economics and elevating both consumer and employee experiences. “One of KFC’s strengths is…