TCS Secures ₹122.6 Crore Odisha Government Digital Transformation Project
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a ₹122.6 crore bid to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS 3.0), extending its partnership with the Government of Odisha for around six more years. Powered by TCS DigiBOLT, the AI-enabled governance platform will bring workflow automation, system integration, analytics, security and artificial…
Arunachal Boost for Farmers: CM Opens Agriculture Hub-cum-Hostel in Naharlagun
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the State Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers’ Hostel at the Directorate of Agriculture in Naharlagun, marking a significant step towards strengthening agricultural services and farmer support in Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture in association with the Departments of Horticulture and Fisheries and…
Vice president radhakrishnan reaches meghalaya; inaugurates slew of development projects
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday inaugurated various developmental initiatives in Meghalaya at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong. The projects include the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase II, a 110-metre bridge over the Umngot and a 13.5-kilometre road connecting Umsen to Barapathar. Other projects inaugurated by the Vice President are a 30-bed AYUSH facility…
Meghalaya’s 200-Year-Old Khneng Embroidery Takes Flight on Air India Express Aircraft
Meghalaya’s traditional Khneng embroidery, practised for nearly 200 years in Mustoh village of East Khasi Hills, has been featured on the tail of an Air India Express aircraft as part of the airline’s ‘Tales Of India’ initiative.Through its Tales of India initiative, Air India Express showcases distinctive art and designs inspired by India’s indigenous art…
Asian Paints Announces Leadership Transition as Competition Intensifies
Asian Paints has appointed financial sector veteran Leo Puri as chairman-designate, with his term set to begin on January 23, 2027. Puri has also been appointed to the company’s board for a five-year term extending until September 2031 and will succeed R. Seshasayee as chairman. The leadership transition comes as India’s leading paint maker faces…
Deliberations Must Translate into Measurable Commitments for Children: Ravi Kota
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday addressed a multi-stakeholder consultation on “10 Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Reflections on Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, with the support of the State Child Protection Society…
Meghalaya HC Admits JSU Plea Against Shree Cement Project, Operations to Remain Suspended
The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) on Friday claimed a significant legal breakthrough in its opposition to Shree Cement’s proposed operations in Meghalaya, stating that the Meghalaya High Court has admitted its petition and that the state government has assured the court that all activities related to the project will remain suspended until further proceedings. According…
Hinduja Leyland Finance Fined for Regulatory Violations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹6.2 lakh on Hinduja Leyland Finance for regulatory compliance violations related to microfinance loan pricing and securitisation of assets. According to the central bank, the company did not have a board-approved policy governing the pricing of its microfinance loans, while its inspection also found…
Vantara Forms Independent Council to Oversee Conservation, Rescue and CITES Compliance
Vantara on Friday announced the full membership of its newly established Governing Council, which will oversee the organisation’s conservation, animal rescue, rehabilitation and compliance activities, while helping shape its vision for the next five years and beyond. The five-member Council, along with one ex officio member, brings together expertise in wildlife policy, law, institutional governance,…
Meghalaya health dept to intensify hpv vaccination awareness campaign across schools in bid to prevent cervical cancer
More than 1,800 girls have been vaccinated so far under Meghalaya’s ongoing HPV vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. Addressing mediapersons on Thursday, NHM Mission Director Ram Kumar said only around 5 per cent of eligible girls have received the HPV vaccine so far. He said the Health Department will now intensify awareness campaigns…
