Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening higher education in the region, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj laid the foundation stone for a Rs 5 crore project under the PM-USHA scheme at Khariar Autonomous College today. The initiative is designed to enhance educational infrastructure and ensure students receive access to quality learning environments. Speaking at the…
Bhubaneswar: To improve workers’ livelihoods, the Odisha Government has approved a hike in minimum wage rates for various categories of employees across the state. The decision, cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday, reflects the government’s commitment to aligning wages with current economic conditions and the rising cost of living. Under the provisions of the Minimum…
New Delhi: In a historic step for India’s space ambitions, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of India’s trained astronauts, will conduct cutting-edge food and nutrition experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4). Addressing a media briefing, Dr. Singh revealed…
Pune, Maharashtra: Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized the critical role of youth in transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 during a program at SP College in Pune. The event, organized under the ‘Viksit Bharat Ambassador – Yuva Connect’ initiative, marked the launch of the…
Bhubaneswar: A memorial dedicated to Vice Admiral S. H. Sarma, PVSM, one of India’s most distinguished naval leaders, was formally inaugurated at Navy House here on Thursday. The memorial was unveiled by Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, marking a significant step towards preserving India’s post-Independence naval history and Odisha’s rich maritime legacy. The Memorial Museum features…
Stavanger: Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun clinch Norway Chess 2024 titles in both men’s and women’s category as the final round came to an end. Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana drew their classical game, and the winner was decided with an Armageddon tie-breaker. It was Carlsen who got the better of Caruana, and with this…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the year-long celebrations marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, the renowned statesman and intellectual, a special art camp dedicated to his life and contributions was held at the Kalinga Art Gallery, Bhubaneswar. The camp, which took place from November 10 to 12, featured 30 distinguished artists from various districts…
Ranchi: The eighth edition of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) Conversation Series concluded on a hopeful note in Ranchi, marking a significant step toward shaping the future of Jharkhand’s coal regions through the framework of a ‘Just Transition’. The high-level dialogue brought together senior officials from the Government of Jharkhand, the German Embassy, the…
Currently, more than 3.6 lakh applications for the validation of options/joint options are pending with employers for processing. To ensure the processing of these remaining applications, the Chairman of the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund (CBT EPF), has approved the proposal for another extension.
New Delhi: To boost India’s medical device sector, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today unveiled the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry. The scheme aims to make India a leading player in medical device manufacturing, aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission to foster self-reliance. Union…
