New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will take…
JAGATSINGHPUR Jan 27. Prioritising Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] initiatives before launching a plant or industrial project is crucial for building community trust, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating environmental and social risks. Pre-project CSR edges raise a positive brand image, help a social license to operate, win public confidence and attract stakeholders to support the project…
Speculation over the future leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continued on Wednesday, with former party MLA Debesh Acharya echoing sentiments earlier expressed by BJD MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra in support of Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. The remarks added momentum to ongoing discussions within political circles about Kalikesh’s potential role at the state level. As per…
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp and unprecedented surge, leaving buyers shocked and concerned across the country including in Odisha The steep rise in rates has made purchasing precious metals increasingly difficult, with prices jumping dramatically within a short span.Rs 10,000 Hike In One DayAccording to market data, gold prices surged by nearly Rs 10,000 in a…
Nayagarh: An Odia jawan posted in Jammu and Kashmir martyred while on duty. Accordingly a pal of gloom descended in Nayagarh district Odisha, especially in his native village with his sad demise.As per the information Jitu Behera was posted in Jammu and Kashmir. His native village is Anandapalli in Nayagarh district of Odisha.The last rites of…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will visit Sonepur on February 1 for the historic return of twelve rare Gopalji idols and the sacred Maghamela celebrations.He will land at Rameshwar Stadium by helicopter at 10 a.m. before proceeding for darshan of the idols, stolen forty-two years ago from the Gopalji temple.In 1993, the CBI seized the…
Mumbai, 29/1: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92.00 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood. Forex traders said the rupee fell after the dollar index rose from its 4-1/2-year lows, following the FED’s announcement that it kept rates unchanged at…
New Delhi, 29/1: The protest over the recent regulations notified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to curb caste discrimination on campuses has put the ruling BJP in a catch-22 situation, even as the government attempts to allay concerns among general category student. A caste-based polarisation, especially among the youth, that pits foundational constituents of…
Houston (US), 28/1: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately halt new H-1B visa petitions, tightening hiring rules at taxpayer-funded institutions, a step likely to impact Indian professionals. The freeze will remain in effect through May 2027. The directive issued on Tuesday said that the state agencies and public…
Bengaluru, 28/1: Ecommerce giant Amazon on Wednesday announced that it will cut 16,000 roles globally. This is the second round of layoffs the company announced following its 14,000 job reduction in October last year. Amazon has been working to strengthen its organisation by reducing layers, “increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.” This reduction will impact employees…
