Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, with a high-level review meeting held to assess the performance and future roadmap of the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation. The meeting, convened at the conference hall of the Department of Water Resources, was chaired by Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary of the department. Senior officials,…
New Delhi: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, held a series of high-level meetings today with the newly constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs) focusing on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), and the Telecom-Electronic Ecosystem. The…
Dhenkanal: The fading yet resilient tradition of Kandhei Nacha came into focus during the 35th edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks, where participants visited the village of Raidihi—considered one of the last strongholds of the traditional string puppet art in the state. Around 30 participants, led by DHW convener Suresh Prasad Mishra, explored the village on…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Sanjay Jaju has taken over the reins as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), one of the world’s largest social security organizations, has significantly enhanced its member services with the operationalization of a new Standard Operating Process (SOP) for online member data rectification. This move, effective from August 22, 2023, aims to ensure the integrity and consistency of member data, crucial…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, presided over the 236th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), held in New Delhi today. The meeting saw several landmark decisions and updates aimed at improving member benefits, fostering employer compliance, and ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting of the Shree Anna Abhiyan, Odisha’s flagship millet revival programme, was held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The session focused on finalizing the annual work plan for the financial year 2025–26, with an eye on expanding millet cultivation…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, alongside her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, graced the majestic Kartavaya Path for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in a traditional horse-drawn buggy. Accompanied by men in striking red uniforms atop majestic horses, this practice made a splendid comeback after a hiatus of 40 years. As they arrived at Kartavaya Path,…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of up to 8.79% (approximately) of the equity share capital of Pricol Limited (Pricol) by Minda Corporation Limited (Minda). The proposed combination revolves around Minda Corporation Limited acquiring a substantial stake of up to 8.79% in Pricol…
New Delhi: A four-day symposium titled ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’ commenced at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss India’s climate adaptation priorities. Organized by The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University in collaboration…
