Assam Tightens Aadhaar Card Application Process: NRC Receipt Now Mandatory for New Applicants

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…

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Odisha CM Launches Subhadra Yojana Awareness Campaign to Empower Women

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…

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42nd Foundation Day of CHSE Odisha Celebrated with Emphasis on Holistic Education

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…

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Centre Dismisses IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Over False Identity Claims

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…

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Union Ministers Felicitate Indian Para-Shooting Team as They Return with 4 Medals from Paris

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…

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International Conference “Spectrum of Literacy” Held Ahead of International Literacy Day 2024

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,…

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National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct Concludes in New Delhi

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…

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India’s Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive: 17 Lakh Saplings Planted Across 15 States, Benefitting 10,000 Farmers

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…

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RPF Director General Manoj Yadava Leads Police Delegation to Honor Martyrs at Hot Spring Memorial in Ladakh

Ladakh: In a show of solidarity and respect, Manoj Yadava, Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), led a 28-member delegation of police officers to pay homage to fallen police martyrs at the Hot Spring Memorial in Ladakh. The memorial visit was dedicated to the gallant officers and personnel of the ITBP, Indian Army,…

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IICA Concludes Third Batch of ESG Professional-Impact Leader Programme with BRSR Core Workshop

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) successfully concluded the third batch of its prestigious IICA Certified Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) Professional-Impact Leader Programme. The program culminated with a comprehensive workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Core framework on September 6, 2024. Graduates of Batch III have now joined the National Association of…

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