New Delhi: In a crucial step towards enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, chaired a review meeting focused on recent reforms in the organization. The meeting was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), along with other senior…
New Delhi: India has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector with the successful shipment of the first consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The consignment, consisting of…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing the objectives set forth in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, issued a comprehensive advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) on June 7, 2024. This advisory underscores the imperative of ensuring…
New Delhi: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, has announced a series of proactive measures aimed at ensuring the health, dignity, and academic success of female students during the upcoming 10th and 12th Board Examinations. Recognizing the challenges faced by girls due to inadequate access to sanitary products and menstrual…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant and culturally rich festival of Raja, which celebrates womanhood in Odisha, was inaugurated today at the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by the presence of MP Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi and MLA Ekamra Babu Singh, who officially opened the Raja Mahotsav. The three-day festival, known for…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, chaired a pivotal review meeting today to evaluate the ongoing activities, initiatives, and implementation strategies of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The session was also attended by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is set to commence with the heartwarming National Geographic documentary, Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story. Directed by Charlie Hamilton James, this captivating film will kick off the festival, which runs from June 15 to June 21, 2024, in Mumbai. Opening Screenings Across Multiple Cities The opening…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and several other key departments, highlighted the significance of digital empowerment for citizens, including the elderly and pensioners, as a crucial aspect of governance reforms. Chairing a joint meeting in New Delhi with the Department of Personnel…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles has approved several startup proposals in the field of technical textiles, aiming to boost innovation and sustainability and foster transformative developments in the industry. This announcement was made by Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of the National…
New Delhi: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan continued his series of meetings with senior officials, focusing on reviewing various schemes after assuming charge of the Ministry on Tuesday. In his discussions, Chouhan emphasized the need for strong measures to fortify Self Help Groups (SHGs) and reiterated his commitment to the ambitious target of…
