New Delhi: Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today celebrated the achievements of 270 candidates certified under PMKVY 4.0 and various CSR projects under Skill India. This marked the 3rd convocation ceremony organized by the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC), which has trained…
New Delhi: In a significant move to benefit consumers, the Finance Minister announced a reduction in customs duty on mobile phones, mobile PCBAs, and mobile chargers to 15 per cent. This decision comes on the heels of a remarkable three-fold increase in domestic production and an almost 100-fold surge in mobile phone exports over the…
Alibaug, Maharashtra: In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully evacuated 14 Indian crew members from the grounded bulk carrier JSW Raigad off the coast of Alibaug. The operation was conducted around 0930 hrs on 26 July 2024, following a distress call received by the ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its roster of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. The star-studded list features some of the most prominent leaders of the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit…
Kolkata: In a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings scripted history by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with a record-breaking chase in their IPL 2024 fixture on Friday. Chasing a mammoth target of 262 runs set by KKR, Punjab Kings showcased a sensational batting display, racing to victory with eight wickets in hand…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued show of his government’s commitment to inclusive governance, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday led the 12th edition of the ‘People’s Chief Minister’ grievance redressal programme at the CM’s Grievance Cell in Unit-2, Bhubaneswar. The session saw the participation of nearly 1,000 registered citizens seeking direct solutions to a range…
Kolkata: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) at the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dharitri Campus, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The event also saw the launch of the Bhusanket Web Portal and Bhooskhalan Mobile App. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from various disaster management…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to providing safe drinking water to every household, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Thursday reviewed the progress of various rural drinking water supply projects across Odisha. The high-level meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhavan, brought together senior officials from the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, including Commissioner-cum-Secretary Girish…
Bhubaneswar: n a powerful message underscoring Odisha’s commitment to climate action and ecological preservation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked World Environment Day with the announcement of an ambitious target to plant 7.5 crore saplings across the state this year. The declaration was made at the state-level Environment Day celebration held at Krushi Shiksha Sadan,…
New Delhi:Ashok Kumar Singh, Director General (DG) of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), chaired the 86th meeting of the Medical Benefit Council in New Delhi today. The meeting saw key decisions aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services provided by ESIC, with a focus on enhancing medical service delivery for insured persons (IPs)…
