New York: Amit Ghosh, Additional Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment), addressed the high-level policy dialogue on “Deciphering the Interlinkage of Climate Change, Hunger, and Poverty,” an official side event of the High-level Political Forum 2024. The event, organized by the India Water Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of…
New Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, delivered the keynote address today during an insightful discussion on India’s preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Paralympics. The event, organized by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, took place in New Delhi and saw the participation of prominent…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, eminent athletes, senior officials from…
Visakhapatnam: To enhance tax compliance and awareness, the Income-tax Department, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Ijjada Madhusudhana Rao, IRS, conducted a Taxpayers’ Outreach Programme at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Visakhapatnam today. The event, chaired by Rao, saw participation from key dignitaries including P V Seshagiri Rao, IRS, Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax Circle 1(1),…
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken stern actions against IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, including filing a First Information Report (FIR) and issuing a show-cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature from the Civil Services Exam-2022 and barring her from future examinations.
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to bolster the state’s film industry, the Bihar government has approved its first-ever film promotion policy. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Bhubaneswar: In an unprecedented event, services across multiple sectors worldwide were disrupted today due to a technical issue at US tech giant Microsoft and American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Millions of Microsoft Windows users experienced the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) error, causing their computers to shut down or restart unexpectedly.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a high alert to Collectors of six districts in anticipation of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) instructed the districts falling under orange and yellow warning zones to remain vigilant and prepared for any potential emergencies. In a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today conducted a review of the ongoing construction of the new building for SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The minister sought updates on the progress of this significant healthcare project from departmental officers, the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC), and the construction company responsible for the…
Bhubaneswar: The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri to a temporary strong room within the temple premises was successfully completed on Thursday. The operation was carried out by an 11-member team led by retired justice Biswanath Rath, chairman of the inspection committee…
