Costa Navarino, Greece: Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in its history. Coventry was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session held in Costa Navarino, Greece, on Thursday. Coventry secured victory over a field…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department has initiated comprehensive training programs at both the state and district levels to effectively implement the newly launched ‘Subhadra’ scheme. The program aims to ensure proper dissemination of information and smooth execution of the scheme from the highest level of state administration to grassroots workers. After the release…
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) appeals to universities to adopt ceremonial robes made from handloom fabrics for special occasions like convocations. In letters dated July 15, 2015, and June 7, 2019, the UGC had initially urged universities to consider the use of handloom fabrics due to their comfort in India’s climate. Several universities…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) celebrated Global Wind Day 2024 with a special event aimed at highlighting the achievements and future potential of India’s wind energy sector. With the theme “Pawan–Urja: Powering the Future of India,” the event featured insightful panel discussions on critical topics such as the role of wind…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the financial security and well-being of its workforce, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). This partnership brings a host of exclusive financial benefits and services tailored specifically to the needs of ECoR’s 59,762 employees, spread…
New Delhi: In a significant move to boost India’s start-up ecosystem, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the abolition of the controversial ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors during her Union Budget 2024-25 presentation in Parliament today. This landmark decision aims to remove financial hurdles for emerging businesses and foster…
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a compensation package of ₹30,000 crore for three public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) — Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — to cover under-recoveries incurred on the sale of domestic LPG….
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing accessibility to internship opportunities, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a dedicated mobile app for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) at Samanvay Hall, Parliament, New Delhi. The launch event was also attended by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport, Harsh Malhotra. The newly…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s investment momentum continues post the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, with HIF Global India, a multinational company from Chile, expressing its interest in investing $1 billion in the state’s renewable energy sector. The company presented its proposal on e-fuel production before Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh…
