SJVN Limited Receives Prestigious Awards at 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024

New Delhi: SJVN Limited, a leading hydroelectric power company, has once again proven its commitment to social development and sustainability by winning two prestigious awards at the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024. The awards, instituted by the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), recognize SJVN’s exemplary efforts in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and its role…

Read More

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Achieves Record Cargo Handling in Fiscal Year 2023-24

New Delhi: In a significant milestone in its 154-year history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata), comprising Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), recorded a remarkable achievement by handling 66.4 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of Cargo during the fiscal year 2023-24. This achievement marks a 1.11% increase from the previous record…

Read More

Heat Wave Grips Bhubaneswar: Temperature Soars to 43.2°C

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, experienced scorching temperatures on Friday as the mercury soared above 43 degrees Celsius, marking the first instance of such high temperatures this season. According to the regional centre of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar recorded a daytime temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius by 2:30 pm today. The relentless heat…

Read More

Shashank Singh helps Punjab Kings to secure a thrilling win against Gujarat Titans

Ahmedabad: In a captivating encounter at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, Punjab Kings made a remarkable comeback at the last moment to secure a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The nail-biting clash witnessed a dramatic turn of events as Punjab Kings, led…

Read More

CBSE Introduces Exam Format Changes to Foster Real-Life Competency

New Delhi: In a bid to cultivate students’ proficiency in applying academic concepts to practical scenarios, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled significant alterations to the examination format for Classes XI and XII, effective from the 2024-25 academic session. CBSE officials revealed to PTI that the revamped exam pattern will incorporate a…

Read More

Election Commission of India to Convene Conference Addressing Low Voter Turnout

New Delhi: In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering voter participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host a conference with Municipal Commissioners and selected District Election Officers from 11 states with historically low voter turnouts. Scheduled for April 5th, 2024, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the conference marks a significant step…

Read More

Shubman Gill’s 89 runs helps Gujarat Titans Post Formidable Total of 199/4 Against Punjab Kings

Ahmedabad: In a thrilling encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium, the Gujarat Titans showcased their batting prowess, posting a challenging total of 199/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings on Thursday. Opting to bat first on a favorable batting pitch with short square boundaries, Gujarat Titans openers, Wriddhiman Saha and skipper Shubman Gill, provided a…

Read More
Record-Breaking Income Tax Return Filings for AY 2024-25

CBDT Enables Taxpayers to File Income Tax Returns for A.Y. 2024-25 from April 1

New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced that taxpayers can now file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25, pertaining to the Financial Year 2023-24, starting from April 1, 2024. The ITR functionalities, including ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4, and ITR-6, commonly used by taxpayers, are available on the e-filing…

Read More

Recipient of Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Discharged from Hospital

Boston: Rick Slayman, the recipient of the world’s first transplanted genetically edited pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been discharged from the hospital after making a remarkable recovery. The 62-year-old returned home, a day after his discharge, marking a significant milestone in medical history. In a statement, Slayman expressed gratitude for the care…

Read More