IEPFA Celebrates 8th Foundation Day with Focus on Empowering Investors through Financial Literacy

New Delhi: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, celebrated its 8th Foundation Day yesterday. The event, held in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), underscored IEPFA’s mission to empower investors…

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Odisha CM Encourages Contestants for 47th WorldSkills Competition

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today extended his best wishes to the contestants from Odisha who are set to participate in the 47th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Lyon, France, from September 10 to 15. Addressing the participants via video conference, Majhi praised the efforts of the ‘Skilled in Odisha’ initiative and highlighted…

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State Level Bankers Committee Sets Ambitious Credit Targets for Odisha’s Growth

Bhubaneswar: The 175th and 176th State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) meetings were held today, where Odisha’s banking sector was lauded for surpassing its annual credit plan target. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner Anu Garg, highlighted the banks’ achievement of Rs 1,65,621 crore against the annual credit plan (ACP) target of…

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India Successfully Launches Agni 4 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that it has successfully conducted the launch of the Agni 4, an intermediate-range ballistic missile. The test launch took place at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. The launch was carried out under the supervision…

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Odisha Hosts Industry Meet Ahead of ‘India Chem 2024’ Summit

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in collaboration with FICCI, successfully organized an industry meet in Bhubaneswar to promote the upcoming India Chem 2024 summit. The international exhibition and conference, themed “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future”, will take place in Mumbai…

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Odisha Boosts IT Sector with Inauguration of Four New Operations Centres in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar:In a major milestone for Odisha’s IT sector, four leading companies—Chubb Business Services, Integreon Managed Solutions, Bourntec Solutions, and Secuodsoft Technologies—inaugurated their new operations centres in Bhubaneswar today. This move further cements the state’s reputation as a rising hub for IT, professional services, and innovation. The virtual inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Mohan…

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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to Enhance Maritime Security and Connectivity: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, emphasized the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a key initiative to bolster India’s maritime security and improve the speed of goods movement between Europe and Asia. Speaking at the India-Mediterranean Business Conclave 2024, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)…

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Odisha Strengthens Semiconductor Industry with Launch of RIR Power Electronics Facility

Bhubaneswar:In a landmark move for India’s semiconductor industry, RIR Power Electronics Ltd. has laid the foundation for the country’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility at EMC Park, Infovalley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This pioneering project cements India and Odisha’s position at the forefront of the global power electronics market. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Odisha Chief…

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Low-Pressure Area to Bring Heavy Rains Across Odisha, IMD Issues Yellow Alert for 18 Districts

Bhubaneswar:A low-pressure area has formed over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and now lies over the central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this system is accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level and tilting southwestwards with height. The…

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Indian Navy’s INS Tabar Participates in 22nd Edition of Exercise VARUNA with French Navy in the Mediterranean Sea

New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, recently concluded a successful visit to Toulon, France and participated in the 22nd edition of the Indo-French Bilateral Exercise VARUNA from September 2 to September 4, 2024, in the Mediterranean Sea. Commanded by Captain MR Harish, INS Tabar was part of an extensive joint naval…

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