CEA Organizes All-India Electrical Safety Awareness Programme for School Students

New Delhi: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, in collaboration with the National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFEES) and supported by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hosted an All-India Electrical Safety Awareness Programme on June 26, 2024. This date is observed annually as “Electrical Safety Day.” The event…

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India Leads in One Health Initiative with Advanced Legal Framework, Says Dr. Vinod Paul

New Delhi: India is at the forefront of developing a comprehensive legal framework to support and strengthen the One Health initiative, showcasing the country’s advanced thought process and leadership in this area, stated Dr. Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog. He inaugurated a two-day National Consultation on Legal Environment Assessment for the One Health initiative…

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NCGG Commences 5th Capacity Building Program for Cambodian Civil Servants

Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie has inaugurated its 5th Capacity Building Program on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian Civil Servants. The two-week program, running from June 24 to July 5, 2024, is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Forty civil servants from the Kingdom of…

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Odisha Police Gear Up for Rath Yatra with Enhanced Security Measures

Bhubaneswar: The Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi convened a preparatory meeting today to discuss the security arrangements for the upcoming world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Cuttack, focused on proactive measures and heightened vigilance for the mega religious event. During the meeting, Sarangi emphasized the…

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Odisha Govt to Resume Public Grievance Hearings from July 1

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the resumption of public grievance hearings across all its departments starting from July 1, 2024. In a directive issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, all relevant authorities have been instructed to recommence the Monday Public Grievances and Joint Hearings. “Hearing of Monday Public Grievances in…

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Govt Seeks Report on Alleged Discrimination Against Married Women at Foxconn India Apple iPhone Plant

New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has responded to media reports alleging that married women are being barred from working at Foxconn’s Apple iPhone plant in India. In light of these claims, the Ministry has requested a comprehensive report from the Labour Department of the Tamil Nadu Government. According to Section 5 of…

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Announced for Paris Olympics: Five Debutants Included

New Delhi: Hockey India has unveiled the much-anticipated 16-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. With five Olympic debutants, the team brings a fresh approach, driven by rigorous training at the ongoing national camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The team will be…

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces “Mini RATNA” Status for Central Electronics Limited at Golden Jubilee Celebration

Ghaziabad: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced the grant of “Mini RATNA” status (Category-1) for Central Electronics Limited (CEL) during its Golden Jubilee celebration held at the Ghaziabad campus. The event marked a significant milestone as CEL completed 50 years of service to the nation. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who serves as the Union Minister…

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Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond Advocates for Liquor Ban

Bhubaneswar: Amidst ongoing discussions and speculations surrounding the possibility of a liquor ban in Odisha, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond asserted on Wednesday that prohibition is crucial for fostering a healthier society. Addressing reporters at an event commemorating the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking held at…

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