Sochi, Russia: The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, focusing on key labor and employment issues. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Labour & Employment, led the Indian delegation in the discussions, which revolved around the draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the establishment of 11 MSME Parks as a key initiative to drive economic growth in Odisha during the 25th Bharat Prativa Samaroha, organized by the Jay Bharat Foundation and Bharat Masala in Barang, Cuttack district, on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, Majhi stated, “Economic development in Odisha can be…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant change in the state’s Aadhaar card application process on Saturday, stating that new applicants will now be required to submit their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number. This move, according to Sarma, is aimed at curbing the issue of doubtful citizens and preventing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched a state-wide awareness drive on Saturday, flagging off the Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath (chariot) to promote the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at empowering women across the state. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida, CM Majhi highlighted the scheme’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day today with a focus on encouraging creative and moral education among students. The event was graced by Santosh Kumar Upadhayay, Chairman of the Police Recruitment Board and former Director General of Fire Services, as the chief guest. In his address, Upadhayay…
New Delhi: The Central Government on Saturday dismissed Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect, following a month-long investigation into allegations of her faking identity and misusing benefits meant for the OBC and disability quotas. The decision came after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) cancelled Khedkar’s selection in government service…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, warmly felicitated the Indian Para-Shooting contingent in New Delhi today, celebrating their remarkable achievements at the recent competition in Paris. The contingent secured a total of…
New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), chaired the international conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” today at the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Education as a prelude to International Literacy Day 2024, the virtual conference brought together experts, educators,…
New Delhi: The National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct, organized by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, concluded yesterday, emphasizing the critical role of Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) in India’s journey toward a sustainable and developed nation. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mission…
New Delhi: India’s Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive, launched on July 15, 2024, under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), has reached a major milestone. Over 17 lakh oil palm saplings have been planted, covering more than 12,000 hectares across 15 states, benefiting over 10,000 farmers. The nationwide initiative represents the…
