After undergoing rigorous sea training, the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) celebrated their achievements at a Valedictory Dinner held onboard the First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9th, 2024. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event marked the successful completion of training…
Mumbai: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a series of transformative initiatives aimed at modernizing India’s maritime infrastructure, strengthening global trade resilience, and promoting sustainability. The announcements were made during a key stakeholder meeting in Mumbai, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities emerging from the recent Union Budget for the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has made it mandatory for fully vaccinated employees in the state to attend office. However, The Departments and Heads of Offices in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have been given the liberty to decide the manner of selection of employees who are not fully vaccinated to attend office on roster basis. The General…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing self-reliance in defense and aerospace, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has sanctioned seven new projects under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. These projects, aimed at meeting various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace sectors, are expected to strengthen India’s military industrial ecosystem. The initiative…
Cuttack: A group of senior students at Ravenshaw University has been penalized after being found guilty of ragging first-year students in the East Hostel. The incident occurred on Saturday night, raising serious concerns about student safety on campus. According to university officials, ten third-year undergraduate students were involved in the incident, during which they allegedly…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive and portable social welfare, the Government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at strengthening access to social protection for vulnerable migrant workers and their families. The partnership seeks to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services as…
New Delhi: In preparation for the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and the Ministry of AYUSH have commenced comprehensive media and outreach activities. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of I&B, and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, reviewed the plans aimed at…
New Delhi: In a concerted effort to combat frauds in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and enhance compliance, GST formations under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and State/UT Governments have initiated a focused drive against non-existent/bogus registrations and the issuance of fake invoices without actual supply of goods and services.
New Delhi: On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a nationwide virtual program to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases. The event, conducted through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, saw participation from over 1 lakh women livestock…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the curtain raiser event for the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi, lauding it as a milestone for India’s mobility sector. Set to be the world’s second-largest mobility show, this expo will take place from January 17-22, 2025, across three key venues…
