New Delhi: Over the past two years, 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption status, resulting in the addition of approximately 30,000 employees and a sum of Rs. 1688.82 crores to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This trend reflects the growing preference among establishments to have EPFO directly manage their employees’ Provident Fund (PF), allowing…
Lucknow: The 9th International Symposium on Current Trends in Drug Discovery Research was inaugurated at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in pharmaceutical research. Dr. Radha Rangrajan, Director of CSIR-CDRI, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, highlighting the significance of the symposium in…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th National Statistics Day was celebrated at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, honoring the birthday of eminent statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The event, organized by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S), Planning and Convergence Department, focused on this year’s theme, “Use of Data for Decision Making.” Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Khandagiri Mela and Jatra, an enchanting spectacle in Bhubaneswar, are poised to commence from the third week of February, offering a cultural and festive extravaganza. The famous fair, hosted at the foothills of Khandagiri and Udayagiri, is scheduled to kick off on February 16 and extend its vibrant festivities for a…
Chennai: Odisha’s young weightlifting talents displayed remarkable prowess at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai. Sadananda Bariha, representing the High-Performance Centre (HPC), clinched the Gold in the fiercely contested 61 Kg Boys category. In a display of sheer strength and skill, Bariha lifted an impressive 107 Kg in the snatch category and followed…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on IITian’s Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd. (IITPK) for misleading advertisements regarding its IIT-JEE examination results. The action was taken to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and to prevent coaching institutes from making deceptive claims. CCPA, headed by…
Ropar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar recently wrapped up a specialized Certification Program on ‘Advances in Water Management’, designed exclusively for employees of the Trident Group, a global leader in textiles and home products. The intensive five-day program, conducted on the IIT Ropar campus, focused on cutting-edge techniques in sustainable water treatment tailored…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to develop a new city near Bhubaneswar to accommodate the state’s rapidly growing population. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi discussed the proposal with senior officials while reviewing key urban development projects at Lok Seva Bhawan on Friday. Alongside the new city, the government is also considering the establishment of…
Bhubaneswar: The trophy tour of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 has commenced in Bhubaneswar with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. Wishing the trophy tour a grand success, Chief Minister Patnaik said, “I hope the Hockey Men’s World Cup Trophy Tour will build excitement…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, issued an advisory today for students appearing in the upcoming Plus 2 examinations starting tomorrow, February 16. Examinees are urged to arrive at the exam center 30 minutes early to ensure timely entry into the hall, with 15 minutes to spare before the commencement of the…
