Bhubaneswar civic body to set up temporary water kiosks for summer relief | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Bhubaneswar: With summer peaking, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to set up temporary Jal Seva Kendras, or drinking water kiosks, across the city.The civic body has invited applications from non-government organisations, societies and trusts to set up and operate these kiosks on a pro bono or voluntary basis without…

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Women empowerment push: SBI launches $500 million social loan facility ahead of International Women’s Day

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday announced the launch of a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility focused exclusively on women’s economic empowerment, with a greenshoe option, ahead of International Women’s Day.In a statement, the country’s largest lender said the transaction marks a milestone for both SBI and the global ESG financing…

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Govt implements digital workflow system across all 115 urban local bodies | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govt on Wednesday implemented the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 urban local bodies in the state, ushering in a major shift from paper-based administration to a unified digital workflow system.Officials said the housing and urban development department took the reformative measure to cover all five municipal corporations, 48…

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Middle East disruption: Govt to deploy all policy tools to help exporters manage shipping shocks, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government will deploy all available policy tools and support mechanisms to help Indian exporters cope with disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IIFT vice chancellors’ conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said an inter-ministerial group has…

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Cabinet approves UDAN 2.0 at Rs 28,840 crore to expand regional air connectivity

The Union Cabinet has approved a modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme worth Rs 28,840 crore aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity through new airport infrastructure, enhanced financial support for airlines and operational assistance for smaller aerodromes.Under the revamped programme, 100 new airports will be developed in challenge mode, with an estimated average…

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