Bhubaneswar: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has proposed a series of systemic reforms to prevent question paper leaks in competitive examinations such as NEET, including the creation of a massive question bank and the expansion of computer-based testing facilities across the country. Speaking on the NEET paper leak issue, Nilekani argued that relying on a single…
1,00,000 limited-edition ₹10 reward envelopes across 5,000 machines, each carrying benefits worth over ₹5,000 Bhubaneswar: : For ₹10, consumers can now pick up more than a snack at their office vending machine. Times Prime is celebrating its birthday with Born to Reward and has partnered with Daalchini to place 1,00,000 limited-edition reward envelopes in vending…
Siddharth Bhutoria, Whole-Time Director, RTS Power Corporation Ltd., takes over as President, IEEMA Hartek Singh, Director, Hartek India Private Limited, takes over as President-Elect, IEEMA Amit Kumar, Vice President & Head MPS, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., takes over as Vice President, IEEMA Bhubaneswar: The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association representing the…
Bhubaneswar: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recommended a series of measures aimed at simplifying tax compliance, reducing the compliance burden on businesses and improving the ease of doing business in India. The recommendations cover changes to arrest and prosecution provisions, reduction in general penalties, wider input tax credit…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, organised a specialised Vendor Development Programme focusing on civil components at the OYEA Conference Hall in Cuttack. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, with the objective of strengthening…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD), Kolkata, marked sixteen remarkable years of academic excellence, innovation and community impact with its Annual Day & Awards, themed “Innovision 2026 — Imagine. Innovate. Integrate,” on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at the prestigious Dhono Dhannyo Auditorium of Kolkata. The celebration unfolded across a full day of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a statewide campaign from October 2 to November 14 to identify out-of-school children and help bring them back into the education system. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has access to education and the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future. As part of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee today welcomed the National Film Award for Ramnami, which was named Best Hindi Documentary at the 72nd National Film Awards. The film, made by Bharatbala Ganapathy, tells the story of the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh. The same community inspires Chaltabagan’s 84th Durga Puja theme, ‘Nishan — The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…
Bhubaneswar: Around 60 acres of land at Sipasarubali in Puri has been identified for the proposed development of an International Cruise Terminal, according to a reply in the Odisha Assembly. The project is being pursued jointly by the Paradip Port Authority and the Odisha Maritime Board, with WAPCOS Limited currently preparing the techno-economic feasibility report….