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Patna, March 19, 2026: The National Conference on Agriculture Technology and Management (NCATM 2026) was successfully held today at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) in a hybrid format, bringing together academicians, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to explore the transformative role of technology and management in agriculture. The conference commenced with an inaugural session […]

Vijayawada, March 19: Sridhar Patnala was conferred with the prestigious Ugadi Puraskaram earlier today in a ceremonial event held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram. The award was presented by N. Chandrababu Naidu, recognising Patnala’s contributions and achievements.   The Ugadi Puraskaram is awarded annually to individuals who have made notable contributions in their respective fields, coinciding with

URBANA, Ill., Mar 19: A team of international researchers has developed a novel method to enhance the accuracy of hydrological models by addressing uncertainties in precipitation data, a major factor in water resource planning and management. Hydrological models, which simulate water movement in natural systems, are highly sensitive to the quality of rainfall data.  “Precipitation is

New Delhi: The Government of India has appointed senior diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the next Ambassador to China, marking an important diplomatic posting at a time when both countries are working to stabilise and rebuild bilateral relations. Doraiswami, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is currently serving as the Indian High Commissioner to

Bolangir: In a story of courage and composure at sea, an Indian gas carrier has safely returned home from the volatile waters of the Middle East, bringing recognition to its Odia captain, Dheeraj Agrawal. Captain Agrawal, who hails from Kantabanji in Odisha’s Bolangir district, has earned widespread praise for his steady leadership during a period

Thousands of devotees throng Bargarh shrine as rituals mark the spiritual onset of spring festival Bargarh: The spiritually significant festival of Basantika Navaratra commenced with great devotion at the revered Maa Samaleswari Temple on Thursday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Amavasya. From early morning, a large number of devotees gathered at the temple

Bhubaneswar, March 19: Odisha is set to launch the first phase of its census exercise from April 16, marking a significant step in updating the state’s demographic data. The process will continue until May 15, covering households across the state through a structured and coordinated effort. During this phase, trained enumerators and supervisors will visit

Mar 19: Atmosphere Core, a distinguished name in global hospitality, has partnered with Assotech Realty, Delhi, to launch SANDAL SUITES by Atmosphere Shirdi, a first-of-its-kind all-suite upper upscale hotel in Shirdi, the spiritual home of Sri Sai Baba. The property is slated to open in Q2 2028, located just 30 minutes from Shirdi International Airport and

New Delhi, March 19: The government has computerised more than 4,400 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Bihar as part of efforts to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery to farmers, the Rajya Sabha was informed. In a written reply, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said Bihar has a total of 8,463

New Delhi, March 19: The Department of Posts is serving over 47 crore Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account holders through its network of more than 1.64 lakh post offices, the government informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said India Post continues to play