New Delhi: Ashok Kumar Singh, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1999 Kerala cadre, has assumed the role of Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The announcement was made at the ESIC Headquarters in New Delhi earlier today. Singh brings a wealth…
New Delhi: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), in collaboration with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has announced the launch of applications for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort under the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. This initiative marks a pivotal step in addressing the shared agricultural challenges faced by India…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) today, focusing on their business performance, digital technology upgrades, and strategies for fostering growth in MSME clusters. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), representatives from…
New Delhi: J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare & Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the ‘First Policy Makers’ Forum’ today, a significant event aimed at elevating India’s standing in the global pharmaceutical sector. The forum, running until August 22, 2024, is organized by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in collaboration with the Ministry of…
New Delhi: On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all citizens, emphasizing the deep significance of the festival. In her message, President Murmu highlighted Raksha Bandhan as a celebration of the unique bond between brothers and sisters, a bond that strengthens love and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing a troubling surge in dengue cases, with Khordha district emerging as the epicenter of the outbreak. The latest official reports indicate that the state has recorded around 2,000 dengue cases to date, with more than 500 of these concentrated in Khordha. In Bhubaneswar, the Niladri Vihar area has been particularly affected, contributing…
Puri/Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government is considering distributing ‘Mahaprasad’ for free to all visiting devotees. Law Minister Prithiraj Harichandan announced on Saturday that discussions are underway to arrange the distribution of ‘Abhada’ (Mahaprasad) to around 1-1.5 lakh devotees daily. “We are in…
Bangkok: Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sworn in as Thailand’s new prime minister on Sunday, following a formal endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. At 37, she becomes the youngest person to hold the office in the country’s history. Paetongtarn’s rise to the premiership came just two days after the House of Representatives elected her with nearly two-thirds of…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the peaceful celebration of Ganesh Puja on September 7. This year, authorities have banned the use of DJs during the festivities, urging the use of traditional musical instruments instead. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh stated that detailed discussions have been held with puja committees to…
Chennai; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released a commemorative coin today to mark the birth centenary of former five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, during an event in Chennai. Describing Karunanidhi as one of the most revered leaders in Indian history, Shri Rajnath Singh lauded his contributions to Indian politics, social justice, and…
