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February 28, 2025 1:39 PM

India to eliminate tuberculosis by year-end: Health Minister JP Nadda

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda today said, all efforts are on to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by this year. He said though the world has pledged to end tuberculosis as a public health threat by 2030, the way works are on in this regard is tremendous, and the country can ...

February 28, 2025 1:14 PM

India-UAE CEPA anniversary event highlights deepening economic ties

The third anniversary of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the second anniversary of the UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) UAE Chapter were commemorated at a high-profile event attended by key dignitaries, industry leaders, and government officials.   The g...

February 28, 2025 1:02 PM

Union Ministers discuss trade, tech ties at 2nd India-EU TTC meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the 2nd India - EU Trade and Technology Council meeting along with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Information Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi today. Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security...

February 28, 2025 1:24 PM

Punjab govt doubles ex-gratia for disabled soldiers

Punjab government has approved a substantial increase in ex-gratia financial assistance for those soldiers who become disabled while on duty during war or operations.   State Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat said that under the revised policy, ex-gratia financial assistance h...

February 28, 2025 12:06 PM

Purbodoi Sahitya Utsab 2025: 3-day literary conclave begins in Kolkata

Purbodoi Sahitya Utsab 2025 - a three-day-long literary conclave began yesterday in Kolkata. National Book Trust, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) and other organisations are jointly organising the festival. Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose inaugurated the event. Arindam Mukherjee, Directo...

February 28, 2025 11:50 AM

President Murmu expresses sadness over demise of Odia film actor Becchi Mohanty

President Droupadi Murmu today expressed sadness over the demise of eminent Odia film actor Becchi Mohanty. In a social media post, Ms Murmu said that Mr Mohanty won the hearts of countless viewers by playing the lead role in many Odia films, and his contribution to the development of Odia films wil...