Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways in collaboration with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has launched a new initiative to offer hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, particularly targeting passengers traveling in unreserved coaches. With the anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the upcoming summer months, Indian Railways acknowledges the challenges faced by those traveling…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2024 schedule has been officially released, announced on Wednesday, marking a crucial milestone for aspiring candidates. According to the notification, the OJEE 2024 examinations will be conducted from May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024. The exams will be administered through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across three…
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the officer trainees of the Indian Forest Service (2022 batch) at their convocation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy today, emphasizing the critical importance of forests and traditional knowledge in environmental conservation. Stressing that forests are life givers and have preserved life on Earth, she underscored the need…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the Ministry of Power, has forged a significant agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL) to provide financial assistance for the development, construction, and operation of the Greenfield 4 x 156 MW Kiru Hydro Electric Project…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Warning for several districts of Odisha, signaling the likelihood of intensified heat wave conditions until April 28. The warning spans across 29 districts of the state, with predictions indicating a significant rise in maximum temperatures by 4-6°C over the next 4 to 5 days. Below…
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane is at the helm of the Indian delegation attending the Annual Meeting of Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States in Astana, Kazakhstan. The two-day event, scheduled from April 25 to April 26, 2024, is poised to delve into critical regional security matters and bolster defence cooperation…
New Delhi: The Indian Army conducted a seminar cum exhibition at the Manekshaw Centre on the theme “Year of Technology Absorption – Empowering the Soldier.” Organized by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) on behalf of the Indian Army, the event aimed to foster discussions among technology experts and industry professionals on the integration…
Mumbai: Reliance Retail’s grocery business has experienced a robust growth of 31%, propelled by the success of its Smart and Smart Bazaar stores, which have been strategically expanding their footprint while emphasizing premiumisation and regional expansion. The grocery formats are not only focusing on expanding into new categories but also diversifying their product portfolio with…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) via video message, highlighting the importance of resilience in infrastructure development and disaster management. In his address, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the growth of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) since its inception in 2019,…
London: India’s Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) received global acclaim at the 3rd Biennial Pan-Commonwealth Heads of Public Service/Secretaries to Cabinet Meeting held from April 22–24, 2024, at Marlborough House, London. The Commonwealth Secretariat recognized CPGRAMS as a state-of-the-art grievance redressal system for SMART Government and invited the Department of Administrative Reforms…
