ON SITE EMERGENCY MOCK DRILL CARRIED OUT AT UTKAL ALUMINA

Bhubaneswar/Tikiri: In its continuous endeavor towards building a strong safety culture in the organization by adhering to safety discipline, an on-site emergency mock drill was carried out at Utkal Alumina International Limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited of Aditya Birla Group on 20th December 2022 at it’s Doraguda Plant.    The emergency mock drill…

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KIIT & KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta Conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree by Utkal University

Bhubaneswar, 23/12:: Eminent Educationist, social activist, Founder of KIIT & KISS and Lok Sabha MP from Kandhamal Dr. Achyuta Samanta has been conferred the honorary D.Litt degree by Utkal University in recognition of his immense contribution to the field of education and social service. This is the 50th honorary degree conferred on him.     …

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Sam Curran becomes costliest buy at IPL auction, fetches Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings

Kochi, 23/12: England all-rounder Sam Curran on Friday became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auctions after fetching a whopping Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings here.     An intense bidding followed for Curran with Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab…

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During UNSC tenure, there were instances when India had to stand alone: UN envoy Ambassador Kamboj

New Delhi, 23/12: During the 2021-22 tenure as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, there were instances when India “had to stand alone” but it did not let go of the principles it believed in, New Delhi’s envoy has said.     India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC)…

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BF.7 variant of coronavirus not worrisome for India, assures Tata Institute for Genetics and Society director

New Delhi,23/12: Allaying fears about BF.7 variant of coronavirus, a prominent scientist on Friday said it is a sub-variant of Omicron strain and that India need not worry too much about its severity on the population. Speaking to PTI, Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bangalore, however, cautioned that wearing face…

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Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers on December 23 over rising Covid cases

New Delhi, 23/12: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories on Friday over rising Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world.     Mandaviya made a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on India’s preparedness.   “We are constantly monitoring the…

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No entry in Taj Mahal without Covid test; Uttar Pradesh to ramp up precaution doses

UP, 22/12: Amid rising cases of Coronavirus infection cases in China, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday made Covid test mandatory for entry in the Taj Mahal, which is one of the popular destinations for the international tourists, and directed the health officials to increase the number of precaution doses in the state.    …

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Centre coming up with excuses to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra, says Rahul Gandhi on Covid warning

New Delhi, 22/12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the government is coming up with “excuses” to stop the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, days after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote to him to consider suspending the march if Covid protocols could not be followed.     The yatra, which started in Kanyakumari on September…

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Four Oscar shortlist entries for India, including Chhello Show and Naatu Naatu from RRR

New Delhi, 22/12: Besides the Gujarati film and the popular Telugu song, ‘All That Breathes’ has made it to the documentary feature shortlist and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ in the documentary short category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.   This is perhaps the first time India has made it to four Oscar…

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