New Delhi: India’s Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive, launched on July 15, 2024, under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), has reached a major milestone. Over 17 lakh oil palm saplings have been planted, covering more than 12,000 hectares across 15 states, benefiting over 10,000 farmers. The nationwide initiative represents the…
Ladakh: In a show of solidarity and respect, Manoj Yadava, Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), led a 28-member delegation of police officers to pay homage to fallen police martyrs at the Hot Spring Memorial in Ladakh. The memorial visit was dedicated to the gallant officers and personnel of the ITBP, Indian Army,…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) successfully concluded the third batch of its prestigious IICA Certified Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) Professional-Impact Leader Programme. The program culminated with a comprehensive workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Core framework on September 6, 2024. Graduates of Batch III have now joined the National Association of…
New Delhi: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, celebrated its 8th Foundation Day yesterday. The event, held in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), underscored IEPFA’s mission to empower investors…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing passenger convenience, the DigiYatra facility was officially launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The facility aims to offer a hassle-free travel experience by eliminating the need for long queues and enabling contactless entry for passengers. BPIA Director Prasanna Pradhan explained the details of the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today extended his best wishes to the contestants from Odisha who are set to participate in the 47th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Lyon, France, from September 10 to 15. Addressing the participants via video conference, Majhi praised the efforts of the ‘Skilled in Odisha’ initiative and highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: The 175th and 176th State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) meetings were held today, where Odisha’s banking sector was lauded for surpassing its annual credit plan target. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner Anu Garg, highlighted the banks’ achievement of Rs 1,65,621 crore against the annual credit plan (ACP) target of…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that it has successfully conducted the launch of the Agni 4, an intermediate-range ballistic missile. The test launch took place at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. The launch was carried out under the supervision…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in collaboration with FICCI, successfully organized an industry meet in Bhubaneswar to promote the upcoming India Chem 2024 summit. The international exhibition and conference, themed “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future”, will take place in Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar:In a major milestone for Odisha’s IT sector, four leading companies—Chubb Business Services, Integreon Managed Solutions, Bourntec Solutions, and Secuodsoft Technologies—inaugurated their new operations centres in Bhubaneswar today. This move further cements the state’s reputation as a rising hub for IT, professional services, and innovation. The virtual inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Mohan…
