Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): Revenue and Disaster Management Department Additional Chief Secretary Aravind Kumar Padhi on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the proposed fourth railway line project between Haridaspur in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring the importance of timely implementation of the strategically significant rail corridor. During the…
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Burhanpur Banana Gets GI Tag, Set to Boost Farmers’ Income and Global Reach
Bhopal/New Delhi, June 24: The Burhanpur Kela (banana) has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a significant milestone for the farmers of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh and strengthening the identity of one of India’s key banana-producing regions. The application for the GI tag was filed in January…
Continue ReadingLIC Final Dividend Draws Investor Attention Ahead of Record Date
Mumbai, June 24: Life Insurance Corporation of India (Life Insurance Corporation of India) has fixed June 25 (Thursday) as the record date for its final dividend of ₹10 per share, making today the final trading session for investors looking to qualify for the payout. The record date determines which shareholders…
Continue ReadingIndia and South Korea Explore Deeper Cooperation in Startups and Innovation
New Delhi, June 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to review bilateral relations and explore new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in startups, innovation and emerging technologies. The talks focused on strengthening the India–South Korea strategic partnership, with both sides expressing interest…
Continue ReadingNLC India Renewables and OREDA Form Joint Venture to Develop 1000 MW Green Energy Projects in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s clean energy transition, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) signed a Joint Venture Agreement on Tuesday to jointly develop 1000 MW of renewable energy projects across the state. The signing ceremony, held in…
Continue ReadingAssam Puts Districts on Alert After Flash Floods in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati, June 24: Assam has been placed on high alert after flash floods in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh raised concerns over possible downstream flooding in vulnerable riverine areas. The alert has been issued as rising water levels in key river systems flowing from Arunachal Pradesh are being closely monitored by disaster…
Continue ReadingBasunga Pata Dispatched to Shrimandir for Rath Yatra Rituals in Puri
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): In a key ritual prelude to the annual Rath Yatra celebrations, the Basunga Pata has been dispatched to the sacred premises of Shree Jagannath Temple (Shrimandir) in Puri on Tuesday, temple officials said. The ceremonial cloth, considered an important component of the traditional rituals associated with…
Continue ReadingEurope Faces Record Heatwave as WHO Warns of Public Health Emergency
Rome, June 24: Europe is grappling with an intense and prolonged heatwave that has pushed several countries into emergency response mode, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing the situation as a “health emergency”. Italy has issued red heat alerts across 16 cities, reflecting extreme temperature conditions expected to continue…
Continue ReadingEbola Cases in DR Congo Cross 1,000 as WHO Flags Unusually High Early Spread
June 24: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 1,094 Ebola cases amid a sharp early surge in the outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) noting the unusually high caseload recorded in the first month. Health authorities said the rapid rise in infections has triggered intensified response measures,…
Continue Reading90 percent of the World’s Businesses Are SMEs and MSMEs And AI Is Reshaping Both Their Future and Their Risk
Every year on June 27, the world marks the United Nations International Day for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME Day). This year’s theme — “The Future Generation of MSMEs: An AI-Driven Future” — could not be more timely, because what I’m seeing on the ground is a story very different from the one we…
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