New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move towards modernizing the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has approved the proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) for the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. This new system marks a significant advancement by establishing a national-level centralized mechanism, allowing pension…
New Delhi: As the mango season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a stern warning to traders, fruit handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers. The regulatory body has mandated strict adherence to the ban on using calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly mangoes. The…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…
New Delhi: Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Hon’ble Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, launched the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” today in the presence of Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog; Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog; and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, among other…
Edinburgh, UK: Peter Higgs, the esteemed British physicist whose groundbreaking theoretical work laid the foundation for understanding the origin of mass in the universe, has passed away at the age of 94. The University of Edinburgh, where Higgs served as professor emeritus, confirmed his demise on April 8 at his residence. Described as a “truly…
New Delhi: In a landmark achievement for India’s aviation sector, a record-breaking 5,05,412 domestic passengers departed across the country on November 17, 2024, marking the first time the daily passenger count has crossed the 5-lakh threshold. Over 3,100 flights took to the skies, underlining India’s burgeoning prominence in the global aviation industry. This milestone reflects…
New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several people injured, triggering panic in the busy Chandni Chowk-Red Fort area. The blast occurred in a parked Hyundai i20 car near Gate Number 1 of the metro station, officials said. According to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a crucial review meeting on Tuesday, directing departmental officials to ramp up efforts in combating the illicit liquor trade and addressing the menace of brown sugar consumption in the state. The meeting underscored the urgent need for proactive measures to curb these illegal activities. Minister Harichandan emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Susant Nanda shared these findings on Wednesday, noting a nearly stable population with a male-to-female ratio of…
Sanapadar: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of the residents of Sanapadar, a Passenger Halt (PH) is set to become a reality, after the recent visit of the Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw. During his visit to Daspalla in the first week of January 2024, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw interacted with the…
