New Delhi: Polling in the third phase of the General Elections 2024 commenced at 7 am today across 93 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs), witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 61.45% as of 8 pm. Despite the scheduled polling closing at 6 pm, voters were observed waiting in queues at many polling stations, showcasing their eagerness to…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is deliberating its response to a recent judgment issued by the esteemed High Court of Karnataka regarding provisions for International Workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, and Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. The judgment, which pertains specifically to Paragraph 83 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme,…
Bhubaneswar: The political landscape in the Pipili Assembly constituency took an unexpected turn as Jagruti Panda, the wife of BJD candidate Rudra Maharathy, filed her nomination as an Independent candidate against her husband from the same seat. Rudra Maharathy, the son of the late MLA from Pipili and former minister Pradeep Maharathy, had filed his…
Leh: The 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan convened on 6th-7th May, 2024, in Leh, Ladakh, marking a significant milestone in bolstering bilateral trade ties between the two nations. Co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Government of India, and Sonam…
Koraput: Aspiring scholars, take note! Central University Odisha has officially initiated the registration process for admission to its postgraduate programs for the academic year 2024-2025. Candidates who have successfully appeared for the PGCUET-2024 examination, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to apply for various postgraduate courses. The programs encompass diverse fields such…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has introduced a fresh twist to its election campaign in Odisha by including Bollywood icon and sitting Mathura MP, Hema Malini, in its revised list of star campaigners. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, marks a notable substitution, with Hema Malini stepping in for Jyotiraditya Scindia. While the exact date…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique turn of events, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has initiated an inventive election campaign on social media following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remark regarding the future of the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Odisha. The regional party has unveiled a digital invitation inviting individuals to witness the swearing-in ceremony of BJD…
New Delhi: Dr. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi today. The MEDITECH STACKATHON marks a pioneering initiative aimed at driving transformative change within India’s burgeoning MedTech sector by conducting a comprehensive…
Pune: The Military Institute of Technology, Pune, played host to the sixth edition of the Commandants’ Conclave, organized under the auspices of HQ Integrated Defence Staff on May 7, 2024. The event saw the participation of Commandants from prestigious Armed Forces Training Institutions (AFTIs) and War Colleges, alongside senior leadership from the Armed Forces, who…
New Delhi: In a significant virtual event today, K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, inaugurated the ‘Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)’ program. The launch witnessed the participation of various officials from the Department, members of the Program Advisory Council, mentors from the industry, representatives of selected…
