Assam Set to Host First Semiconductor Packaging Plant Valued at Rs 25,000 Crore: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Guwahati: Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, revealed today that Assam is on the verge of establishing its maiden semiconductor packaging plant, a project valued at nearly Rs 25,000 Crore. The announcement was made during his address at the inaugural Digital India future…

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Election Commission of India Team Commences Three-Day Review in Odisha Ahead of 2024 Polls

Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, arrived in the capital city today for a comprehensive three-day visit to Odisha in preparation for the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the state. The ECI team, comprising Election Commissioner Arun Goel, Senior Deputy…

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Australia Stages Remarkable Comeback, Overpowers Indian Men’s Hockey Team 6-4 in FIH Pro League Clash

Bhubaneswar: In a fiercely contested match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a heartbreaking 4-6 defeat against Australia in their third encounter of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Thursday. Australia seized an early advantage with a double-goal lead within the first two minutes, courtesy of Blake Govers’s swift…

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Odia Filmmaker’s Documentary “Arribada: The Circle of Life” Nominated for CMS Vatavaran Green Frames Award

Bhubaneswar: Celebratin a triumph for Odisha’s filmmaking landscape, the documentary “Arribada: The Circle of Life,” produced by Vishwajeet Dash, the visionary behind JustVish Creative Studios, has been nominated for the Best Short Film in the Professional Filmmakers & Film Studios category at the prestigious CMS Vatavaran Green Frames awards. CMS Vatavaran stands as a premier…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presides Over 19th Foundation Day Celebrations of SPMCIL

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in New Delhi today, utilizing a hybrid mode for the event. The event saw the presence of Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs,…

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Union Minister Anurag Thakur Inaugurates 28th International Conference on Broadcast and Media Technology

New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Thakur, inaugurated the 28th International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Media Technology in New Delhi today. In his inaugural address, the Minister acknowledged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s pivotal role in nurturing India’s broadcasting industry, guiding it through transformative phases with sagacity and…

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ESIC’s December Payroll Data Highlights Robust Job Growth and Inclusivity

New Delhi: In a positive sign for India’s job market, the provisional payroll data released by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for December 2023 reveals the addition of 18.86 lakh new employees. This data showcases a substantial increase in job opportunities and a growing workforce in the country. During the same period, 23,347 new…

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GSI’s Offshore Exploration Workshop Aims to Propel India’s Mineral Sector

Mangalore: The Marine and Coastal Survey Division (MCSD) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) concluded its groundbreaking workshop, “Offshore Exploration: Synergies and Opportunities (OESO),” today in Mangalore. The workshop marked a collaborative initiative to advance offshore exploration in India, bringing together diverse stakeholders from governmental bodies, research institutions, academia, and industry players. The workshop…

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IREDA CMD Addresses World Bank Webinar, Stresses Significant Investments for India’s Renewable Goals

New Delhi: The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Shri Pradip Kumar Das, delivered a keynote address at an international webinar organized by The World Bank on the release of the latest South Asia Development Update, titled “Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth.” Highlighting the critical need for substantial…

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Governance Reforms in India Result in Significant Economic Savings, Technology at the Forefront

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, highlighted the profound impact of governance reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that these initiatives have led to substantial economic savings for India. Addressing participants in the ‘Special Capacity Building Programme for Senior Civil Servants of Sri Lanka’ in New…

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