New Delhi: In a significant move, the Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced its decision to conduct the Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams three times a year, starting from 2024. The decision was made during the 430th meeting of the ICAI held on March 7, 2024, in New Delhi. The…
Bhubaneswar: Dispelling speculations and putting an end to rumors of a possible alliance with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manmohan Samal, announced that the party would contest the upcoming elections independently in the state. Upon his return from Delhi, Samal stated, “We will fight…
New Delhi: In a significant announcement on International Women’s Day, President Droupadi Murmu nominated renowned author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sudha Murty on her nomination, expressing his delight at the news. In a tweet, PM Modi emphasized Sudha Murty’s immense and inspiring contributions to diverse domains…
Berhampur: In a pioneering move to empower women and promote gender inclusivity, the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has signed a significant agreement with Mission Shakti Women Self-Help Group (SHG) City Level Federation based in Berhampur. The agreement entails the operation and maintenance of the Jagadalpur Water Treatment Plant (WTP) by 30 selected members of…
New Delhi: As Neeraj Chopra, the reigning World and Tokyo Olympics javelin champion, prepares to defend his title in Paris 2024, he acknowledges that handling pressure will be inevitable. Currently on a short break after training in South Africa, Chopra expressed his thoughts to SAI media, emphasizing the distinction between training and competition. “Managing pressure…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center at Krishi Bhawan, Delhi, with the objective of empowering farmers across the country through digital technology. Munda emphasized that this initiative is an innovation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare under…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the National Cooperative Database in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards the expansion and fortification of the cooperative sector. During the inauguration, Shah also unveiled the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report’ alongside Union Minister of State for Cooperatives, B.L. Verma, and…
Port Blair: On the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 and International Women’s Day, the Andaman & Nicobar Command marked the occasion with a groundbreaking all-women maritime surveillance mission on March 8, 2024. The historic mission, carried out by the crew based at INS Utkrosh, featured Lt Cdr Shubhangi Swaroop, Lt Cdr Divya Sharma, and Lt…
New Delhi: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is making strides in the advancement of transporting Green Hydrogen through Natural Gas transmission lines by incorporating hydrogen blending with Natural Gas. PNGRB identifies Natural Gas Transmission lines as the preferred medium for Green Hydrogen transportation, leveraging the existing network of 33,000 KM of Natural…
New Delhi: SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna, Category-I and Schedule ‘A’ Central public sector enterprise, has clinched a significant milestone with Letters of Award for the development of Solar Power Projects totaling 1,352 MW in Maharashtra. The projects will be executed through SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN, spanning four districts:…
