Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) The Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, recorded its highest-ever single-day container handling volume of 3,186 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) on Monday (July 6). This achievement came on the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, after whom the country’s oldest operating port facility is named. This surpasses the port’s previous record of 3,081 TEUs, which was established just weeks prior on June 12, 2026.“The single…
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) As Eastern India continues to emerge as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Regional AIM Sumvaad-East Chapter 2026, organised by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, on Monday as part of its ongoing regional Sumvaad series, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to chart a collaborative roadmap for the region’s next phase of innovation-led growth. The conclave held at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar, witne…
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to the implementation of the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036), a proposal put forward by the state Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department. According to an official statement, the flagship initiative aims to unlock the vast offshore fisheries potential of the state and accelerate Blue Economy-led growth.”The Mission seeks to promote sustainable deep-sea fishing, modernise marine fishe…
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a transformative new platform titled ‘Go East’, inviting investors from eastern and northeastern states to invest in Odisha. Majhi, who was speaking at the CII Eastern Regional Council Meeting 2026 here, presented a new roadmap for the state’s industrial development and regional growth.The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), in an official statement, said that to accelerate industrialisation across Odisha and the easter…
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a transformative new platform titled ‘Go East’, inviting investors from eastern and northeastern states to invest in Odisha.Speaking at the CII Eastern Regional Council Meeting 2026 here, CM Majhi presented a new roadmap for the state’s industrial development and regional growth.The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), in an official statement, said that to accelerate industrialisation across Odisha and the eastern regio…
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) Reviving Kolkata as a major urban and economic hub is critical for building a high-growth network of cities in eastern India and achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat, Member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, Sanjeev Sanyal, said on Friday.Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Sanyal said a developed eastern India and a developed Bengal are essential for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, with Kolkata continuing to remain the largest urban cent…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India has retained the strongest hiring outlook globally for the third quarter of 2026, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 48 per cent, though companies are expected to adopt a more measured approach to recruitment amid evolving business conditions, according to a report released on Tuesday.According to an analysis by ManpowerGroup, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is 48 per cent for the July-September quarter.Around 60 per cent of employers expec…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled weather through Friday, with forecasts indicating intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The changing weather pattern is likely to provide relief from intense summer heat, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average during the first week of June. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital will experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced to integrate Central scientific and innovation schemes with educational institutions in West Bengal that would help create a stronger pipeline for innovation, scientific learning and research-oriented talent development among the youth.Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata.It was decided in the mee…
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday urged the eastern states to focus on pulses, oilseeds, and crop diversification during the current kharif season and give special attention to small and marginal farmers. Addressing a press conference during the Eastern Regional Kharif Agriculture Zonal Conference here, the minister said that Eastern India’s agriculture sector can achieve new heights through a subject-specific, region-specific, and state-spe…