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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Odia Classic ‘Maya Miriga’ Restored and Set for Screening at Il Cinema Ritrovato

Bhubaneswar: The illustrious Odia film ‘Maya Miriga’ (1983), directed by the revered filmmaker Nirad Mohapatra, is poised to captivate audiences once more with its restored version, premiering at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna on June 27. This screening will be introduced by Sandeep Mohapatra, son of Nirad Mohapatra, alongside Film Heritage Foundation (FHF)…

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DRDO Hands Over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) formally handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The MR-MOCR, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, features cutting-edge Microwave Obscurant Chaff (MOC) technology designed to obscure radar signals and provide enhanced…

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