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New Delhi: The Central government on Thursday launched the e-SHRAM portal to maintain a database of workers in the unorganized sector. ““For the first time in the history of India,...

New Delhi: Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman conveyed her disappointment to Salil Parekh during her meeting with the Infosys CEO on Monday over the glitches being faced by taxpayers in...

New Delhi: In a move that will be welcomed by a section of the society whose livelihoods were affected by the COVID-induced lockdown, Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on...

The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic had caught the Union government napping, but the Centre is fully prepared to tackle a possible third wave. Reassuring the country, Union minister for...

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ruled out a reduction in fuel prices, blaming the previous Congress-led UPA government. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s government had issued oil bonds --...

Bhubaneswar: Those seeking compensation for hit-and-run accidents in Odisha will now get more time to file their claims. The state government has extended the deadline to apply for damages from...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a special package for the pandemic-hit weavers of Odisha. THE PACKAGE >> Rs 50,000 interest-free loan >> 15,000 loom pits to be...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has increased the monetary incentive for ‘late marriage’ to Rs 20,000 to curb child marriages in tribal communities. The incentive will be given only to girls...

New Delhi: The Union home ministry has recommended disciplinary action against former CBI director Alok Verma for allegedly misusing his official position and violating the relevant service rules, officials said...

Balangir: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, Principal Secretary Water Resources Department Anu Garg, Secretary to Chief Minister (5T) VK Pandian and NHM Mission Director Shalini Pandit on Wednesday visited Balangir...