New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has, for the first time, notified ‘Development of Sporting Activities’ as a common Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theme for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), a move expected to channel greater institutional funding towards sports development across the country.The decision, notified through an Office Memorandum, marks a significant evolution in the DPE’s thematic framework for guiding CSR expenditure by CPSEs to…
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Ahmedabad, June 18 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has added an advanced CO2 laser machine worth Rs two crore to its ENT department, expanding access to advanced surgical treatment for thousands of patients who rely on the state’s largest government healthcare institution. The machine was inaugurated on Thursday by Gujarat Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister Darshana Vaghela and Ahmedabad West MP Dinesh Makwana at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.The equipment was procured through the Corpo…
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and submitted a memorandum seeking the Centre’s support for strengthening the state’s security infrastructure, modernising the police force, and enhancing law enforcement capabilities. During a meeting with the Union Home Minister in New Delhi, Shivakumar requested assistance for a range of initiatives, including the creation of additional India Reserve Battalions (IRBs), mode…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that no citizen should lose their voting rights during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and directed officials to ensure complete awareness and proper documentation. He was speaking after chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha with senior bureaucrats, including additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, district in-charge secretaries, senior police officers of the rank of Add…
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday held a high-level meeting with Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy at Lok Seva Bhawan here, seeking greater support from the Centre to strengthen the state’s mining sector and enhance Odisha’s contribution to the national economy.During the discussions, the Chief Minister emphasised the growing importance of Odisha in India’s mineral economy and industrial development. He noted that the state produced nea…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it set up a Smart Factory Lab at Government Polytechnic College, Lucknow, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to provide diploma students hands‑on training in advanced manufacturing technologies.The lab will train about 400 students in its inaugural year, and the facility is designed to provide practical exposure to modern production systems, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requi…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a significant development for India’s energy sector, the first coal dispatch from the Gare Palma Sector–2 (GP2) coal mine in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district officially commenced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen fuel supply to Maharashtra’s power plants and reinforce long-term energy security.The coal block is being developed for Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited, the state-run utility responsible for a major share of electricit…
Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said planting 100 million saplings during the upcoming monsoon season is a key priority under the ‘Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan’ initiative, aimed at transforming the state into a greener landscape.Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office, Sharma directed officials of the Forest and Environment Department to prepare a comprehensive action plan and ensure continuous monitoring of the plant…
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the state government will introduce a special policy to get more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and to ensure their effective utilisation. In a move to encourage the companies for giving more CSR funds, the Chief Minister directed the officials to organise annual events to felicitate the managements and representatives of the companies, which contributed more CSR funds to the state.The arrange…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Nokia on Thursday announced key leadership changes in India, appointing Samar Mittal as India Country Business Leader and Vibha Mehra as India Country Manager, effective April 1. The move is part of the company’s renewed strategy to strengthen its presence and sharpen its business focus in the country.In his new role, Samar Mittal will lead Nokia’s business strategy in India, focusing on expanding the company’s partnerships with telecom operators, as well as play…