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Govt to Appoint 2 Lakh ‘Bima Sakhis’ to Empower Women, Says Finance Minister Nirmala…
Panipat: In a bid to empower women and bridge the gap in insurance coverage in rural and semi-urban areas, the government announced plans to appoint 2 lakh Bima Sakhis (insurance agents) over the next three years. Union Finance…
Odisha Sees Alarming Rise in Online Trading Scams, 40,270 Duped in 2024
Bhubaneswar: Online trading scams have surged dramatically in Odisha over the past two years, with 40,270 people falling victim in 2024 alone, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the state Assembly on Monday.
Responding to…
Sanjay Malhotra to Succeed Shaktikanta Das as RBI Governor
New Delhi: Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday, with Malhotra set to…
Tigress ‘Zeenat’ Roams Jharkhand Forests After Release in Similipal
Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief…
Odisha Records Decline in Sex Ratio at Birth; Sees Improvement in Female Education
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a slight decline in the sex ratio at birth (SRB) over the past decade, raising concerns about societal preferences for male children. According to the Health Management…
First Validation Flight Lands at Noida International Airport, Marking a Major Milestone
Noida: The Noida International Airport (NIA) achieved a significant milestone today with the successful landing of its first validation flight, signaling a crucial step toward its operational readiness. The historic event was attended by…
NCGG Launches 6th Capacity Building Program for Sri Lankan Civil Servants
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) inaugurated its 6th Capacity Building Program for mid-career Sri Lankan civil servants on Monday. This two-week initiative, running from December 9 to December 20, 2024, aims to…
DMEDL Successfully Raises ₹775 Crore Through First-Ever Green Bonds in Roads Sector
New Delhi: DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully raised ₹775 crore through the issuance of its first-of-its-kind Green Bonds in the roads and highways…
Indian Coast Guard Strengthens Ties with Philippine Coast Guard in Bilateral Meeting
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held their second bilateral meeting at the ICG Headquarters, furthering the cooperation framework established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
IIT Ropar Hosts SMF 2024, Showcasing Innovations in Sheet Metal Forming
Ropar: The prestigious Sheet Metal Forming (SMF) 2024 conference, hosted by IIT Ropar, concluded successfully, attracting a diverse gathering of national and international delegates. Organized under the flagship of the Sheet Metal Forming…