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Best water management practices from panchayats to be showcased at India Water Week
Best water management practices from panchayats to be showcased at India Water Week

The Panchayati Raj ministry has been promoting "water-sufficient villages"

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Sept 2024 4:03 PM IST


Two women officers of Indian Navy to embark on challenging sailing expedition
Two women officers of Indian Navy to embark on challenging sailing expedition

The two women officers have been preparing for the 'Sagar Parikrama' expedition for the last three years

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 15 Sept 2024 2:54 PM IST


IHC theatre festival to stage 12 plays from September 20
IHC theatre festival to stage 12 plays from September 20

The 10-day annual theatre festival will open with "A Life in Poetry", a solo performance by poet-novelist Jerry Pinto

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 12 Sept 2024 4:19 PM IST


Amid setbacks, NTCA approves web series on Project Cheetah to showcase efforts to world
Amid setbacks, NTCA approves web series on Project Cheetah to 'showcase efforts to world'

The filming is likely to start in September, around the second anniversary of Project Cheetah on September 17

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 31 Aug 2024 9:27 AM IST


India expediting efforts to bring next batch of cheetahs by year-end: Officials
India expediting efforts to bring next batch of cheetahs by year-end: Officials

Negotiations are also ongoing with Kenya, and a memorandum of understanding is being finalized

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 28 Aug 2024 7:41 AM IST


Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after year-long enclosure stay
Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after year-long enclosure stay

The first batch of eight cheetahs from Namibia was introduced in India in September 2022

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 24 Aug 2024 1:35 PM IST


Indian astronaut likely to fly to International Space Station by April next year: Jitendra Singh
Indian astronaut likely to fly to International Space Station by April next year: Jitendra Singh

The theme for the National Space Day is 'Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga'

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 Aug 2024 5:41 PM IST


Ganesh festival: Artist designs Magical Ganpati idol with modak floating in air
Ganesh festival: Artist designs 'Magical Ganpati' idol with modak floating in air

Ramakant Devaria, the 28-year-old idol maker, has named it the ā€œMagical Ganpatiā€ or "levitating Bappa"

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 18 Aug 2024 1:00 PM IST


Endangered long-billed vultures reintroduced at Pench Reserve in Maharashtra
Endangered long-billed vultures reintroduced at Pench Reserve in Maharashtra

The vultures were housed in a pre-release aviary at the central Bodalzira beat of East Pench Piparia Range

By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 12 Aug 2024 5:24 PM IST


ISRO to launch its latest earth observation satellite on August 15
ISRO to launch its latest earth observation satellite on August 15

The spacecraft has a mission life of one year. It has a mass of approximately 175.5 kg and generates power of around 420 W

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 Aug 2024 6:27 PM IST


TTD launches pilot project to distribute laddu prasadam in DRDO-developed biodegradable bags
TTD launches pilot project to distribute laddu prasadam in DRDO-developed biodegradable bags

As part of a pilot project, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has planned to adopt it and use biodegradable bags to distribute the laddus

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 Aug 2024 10:53 AM IST


Netajis shell craft painting, Lord Buddhas statue among 250 gifts to presidents on auction
Netaji's shell craft painting, Lord Buddha's statue among 250 gifts to presidents on auction

An elegant trophy, received by former president Pranab Mukherjee, is also open for auction with a base price of Rs 2,700

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 5 Aug 2024 5:04 PM IST


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