Thiruvananthapuram, April 23 (IANS) The Kerala government has invited film industries across India under its “Visit Kerala” campaign to shoot in the state so that it can promote the state’s picturesque tourist hotspots through movies. “With this collaborative initiative, Kerala Tourism can tap maximum potential out of film tourism by using the Indian film industry,” […]
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said his government would distribute free medicines for all diseases, including cancer, at state-run health facilities soon. The state government would distribute quality essential medicines through its procurement agency Odisha State Medical Corporation. Taking a review meeting with district collectors through video conferencing, Patnaik […]
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) would appoint chief executive officers in five state associations at its own cost, federation president Praful Patel announced here on Thursday. “AIFF, in an effort to further promote the sport in various states, would be appointing CEOs in five state associations at AIFF’s cost,” […]
Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) Software major Wipro Ltd. on Tuesday appointed its chairman Azim Premji’s 38-year-old son Rishad Premji to the board as a director from May 1. “Rishad will continue to run strategy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in addition to new responsibilities of overseeing the technology office, investor and government relations and Wipro […]
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The RBI on Tuesday said the issuance of payment bank licence would be a game changer in the realm of remittances and bill payments with potential collaborations between telecom companies and banks. Speaking at the ninth edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) “Banking Tech Summit”, Reserve Bank of […]
An elephant that had strayed from West Bengal’s Murshidabad district into neighbouring Bangladesh was allegedly gunned down by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), a forest official said on Tuesday. “We have been told by the BSF that a male elephant which had strayed across the border into Bangladesh was gunned down by the BGB,” State […]
The Kerala government on Sunday launched a major campaign “Subodham” to help people in the state overcome alcohol, drug and other substance abuse. The project was launched by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Art of Living Foundation founder Sri Sri Ravishankar here in the presence of religious leaders, representatives of student organisations and NGOs working […]
India gives numerous scholarships to Afghan students every year to study humanities subjects but has discontinued for several years the practice of giving scholarships in applied sciences and medical courses, due to high demand of such seats from Indian students, it was pointed out at an event here on Sunday. During an interactive session with […]
With the government slated to table a copy of the land ordinance in the Lok Sabha on Monday, the house is expected to witness a stormy start as it meets after a recess for the second half of the budget session. According to the schedule of business of the house, Minister of State for Parliamentary […]
Many associate bold cuts, colours and patterns with Indian fashion whereas Pakistani designs are said to ooze with smart detailing and craftsmanship. However, both the markets are unique and different in their own way, says Saad Ali, CEO of Pakistan Fashion Design Council, the only fashion council in the country that was conceived with the […]