Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Senior Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer Bijaya Kumar Mishra on Tuesday assumed charge as the Additional General Manager (AGM) of East Coast Railway (ECoR). A 1991-batch IRAS officer, Mishra brings more than three decades of experience spanning railway finance, project management, operations and administration. He will continue to hold his existing position as Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), ECoR, alongside his…
Festive Shopping Set to Lift GST Collections as Consumer Spending Gains Strength
New Delhi, Sep 1: India’s GST collections are expected to gain further momentum in the coming months as festive-season shopping and stronger consumer spending support economic activity. Industry experts believe higher spending during the festive period could translate into stronger GST revenues, particularly across sectors such as automobiles, consumer electronics, retail, FMCG and other discretionary categories. India’s gross GST collections rose 14.8 per cent year-on-year…
200 students get startup lessons at FTBI workshop in Rourkela
Rourkela, Sept. 1 (UDN): Around 200 students from educational institutions across Rourkela took part in a two-day entrepreneurship workshop organised by the Foundation for Technology and Business Incubation (FTBI), NIT Rourkela, aimed at introducing young innovators to the startup ecosystem, funding opportunities and the path from an idea to investment. The workshop, titled “From Idea to Investment: Unlocking GENESIS & GENESIS Investment 2.0 Opportunities,” was…
Over 90 Ganjam folk artists meet President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Chhatrapur, Sept. 1 (UDN): More than 90 folk and tribal artists from Ganjam district received a special opportunity to meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, in recognition of the district’s vibrant cultural heritage. The delegation, led by Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan, comprised members of five cultural groups representing different folk and tribal traditions of the district. President praises…
CM Mohan Majhi to lead UAE investment outreach as Odisha steps up global pitch
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead a state delegation to the United Arab Emirates from September 8 to 11 as the government intensifies its efforts to attract fresh investments and showcase the state’s growing industrial potential to international investors. Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain said the delegation will engage with business leaders, prospective investors and the Odia diaspora during its…
Orbis International and Sankara Eye Hospital Expand Eye Care Training Capacity with New Digital Training Hub
Bengaluru, Sep 01: Orbis International President & CEO Kathleen Sherwin virtually inaugurated the new Digital Training Hub at Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, in the presence of Dr B. L. Sujatha Rathod, Director of Medical Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Padma Shri Dr R. V. Ramani, Founder of Sankara Eye Foundation, Mr. Vijay Bharadwaj, former Test cricketer, coach and cricket commentator, and other distinguished dignitaries, strengthening the organisations’ partnership…
Susanta Kumar Purohit Takes Additional Charge as Paradip Port Authority Chairperson
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Senior Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer Susanta Kumar Purohit on Tuesday assumed additional charge as the Chairperson of Paradip Port Authority (PPA) following an order from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Pic credit: x.com/paradipport Purohit, a 1996-batch IRSEE officer, is currently serving as the Chairperson of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority. He will now oversee the…
Bank Unions Plan Nationwide Strikes Over Five-Day Week, PLI Concerns
New Delhi, Sep 1: Bank employees’ unions are preparing for nationwide strikes over long-pending demands, including the implementation of a five-day banking week and changes to the government’s Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a one-day strike on September 11, followed by another strike from September 28 to 30. The unions have warned that an indefinite strike…
Singapore Market Update: STI Falls Nearly 1 pc as Oil Surge Hits Sentiment
Singapore, Sep 1: Singapore’s stock market came under pressure on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and continued geopolitical tensions made investors more cautious. The Straits Times Index (STI) ended the session at 5,710.37, down 44.99 points, or 0.8 per cent, from the previous close. The index moved between 5,694.39 and 5,770.33 during the day. The decline followed a weaker trend across several Asian markets…
Chennai Gears Up for the Fourth Edition of HCL Cyclothon
Chennai, Sep 01: HCL Group, a US Dollar 14.8 billion global conglomerate, announced the launch of the 2026 edition of HCL Cyclothon Chennai, scheduled for October 11, 2026. The event is being organised in association with Tamil Nadu Government, being powered by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and under the aegis of Cycling Federation of India. HCL Cyclothon Chennai will bring together professional and amateur cyclists for…