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14 May

Udemy Releases Latest Global Workplace Learning Index

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaUdemy

A leading destination for learning and teaching online Udemy released its “Q1 2022 Workplace Learning Index,” revealing the most popular technology and power skills training leveraged by global online learners. It is a quarterly report identifying the most in-demand skills based upon data generated by learners on Udemy’s enterprise learning solution, Udemy Business. The blockchain-related technology skills such as DApp and Binance are seeing more than a 450% increase in usage compared to Q4 of 2021, while power skills, like efficiency and personal success, also continue to gain focus among those seeking to sharpen their leadership capabilities. The report also…

14 May

Lt. Governor Mathur reviews arrangements for Ladakh visit of Dalai Lama

editor0 CommentsIndiaDalai Lama, Lt. Governor Mathur

The helipad near Leh’s abode of the Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader Dalai Lama is being repaired and CCTV cameras being installed in the area as he is scheduled to visit Ladakh later this year. Lt. Governor of Ladakh UT, RK Mathur personally visited Photang Geyphel-ling which is Dalai Lama’s abode to take stock of the arrangements. He also visited the teaching ground. LG Mathur visited Photang Geyphel-ling, which is the summer residence of The Dalai Lama in Leh, and reviewed the arrangements. He later visited the spot at Jivetsal used for delivering sermons. He reviewed condition of the helipad…

14 May

Indira IVF Free Infertility Counselling Camp

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCounselling Camp, Indira IVF

The problem of infertility is increasing rapidly in India, affecting about 28 million couples who are planning to start a family. A free infertility treatment counseling camp is being organized by the country's largest fertility chain Indira IVF in Nagaon. This camp will be organized on 15th May by G.D. Hospital and Research Centre, NH 37, Haibargaon, Nagaon.Indira IVF's IVF specialist will be present at the camp for counselling these patients. For free registration in the camp, patients can book their appointment by calling on 7230054539. Indira IVF is operating across 108 centers in the country and has successfully completed…

14 May

Central government bans wheat export

editor0 CommentsIndiaCentral government, wheat export

The Central government has placed a ban on wheat export with immediate effect in the wake of the grave situation of less than estimated domestic wheat production and an excessive global price hike after a spike in demand following the Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier, the Centre had said it was happy that the farmers were getting good returns for their produce as India had exported almost 11 lakh metric tonnes of wheat till April. The government also claimed that it was committed to provide food security to its own population, its neighbours and also some vulnerable countries and hence brought in…

14 May

Jawa-Yezdi Motorcycles commences Taktsang Trail 2022

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaJawa-Yezdi, Motorcycles

Jawa-Yezdi Motorcycles flagged off the annual Taktsang Trail Ride from Dimapur with 14 riders riding across North-Eastern states. During the ride, the Jawa and Yezdi Nomads will cover around 1,000kms on Jawa & Yezdi motorcycles, riding through the verdant and unexplored corners of the North East. The Taktsang Trail ride has been introduced in the Jawa-Yezdi Nomad’s ride calendar to discover and explore the region’s hidden gems on challenging riding routes and exceptionally scenic landscape. The ride will also traverse through Dimapur, Jorhat, Itanagar, Tezpur, and Guwahati, where the company has already established a strong presence with its dealership and…

13 May

Land Acquisition Process Begins In UP For 519 Km Long Gorakhpur – Siliguri Expressway

editor0 CommentsIndiaSILIGURI, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh which is domestic to several throughway tasks will get but every other parkway as the work on Gorakhpur - Siliguri Expressway has begun in the state. The land acquisition system for the 519 km long greenfield parkway connecting Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with Siliguri in West Bengal has began in the Gorakhpur and Deoria districts of UP. Around 84 km of this four-lane limited-access highway would pass by thru UP in Gorakhpur, Deoria and Kushinagar districts earlier than entering Bihar. It will pass by thru Gopalganj, Siwan, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, and Kishanganj earlier…

13 May

IBM launches STEM for Girls program

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IBM announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education in Arunachal Pradesh to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 130 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the state. More than 13,500 students studying between 8th and 10th grade will have exposure to digital fluency, coding skills training and 21st-century skills including life and career skills. It is a part of IBM’s commitment to skilling 30 million people worldwide by 2030. This initiative is part of a three-year program between IBM and the state government with Quest Alliance and AlombroMayuYaku Chi AmeyAroga as…

13 May

Etsy partners with NEHHDC to support artisans

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEtsy, MoU

The global marketplace for unique and creative goods Etsy has partnered with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation to support small sellers, weavers and artisans by providing them with market access and enablement support. Etsy will work with the NEHHDC to develop enablement programs specifically designed for artisans from the North East including modules on online selling and entrepreneurship and the opportunity to access a wider market for their products. Etsy aims to equip artisans, creators and small entrepreneurs in the Indian handicrafts sector with important tools and resources to start and manage online businesses. It will provide…

13 May

CPSEs to explore innovative ways to drive skill development

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCPSEs

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a virtual workshop with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). CPSEs were briefed on the latest reforms and initiatives undertaken by the ministry and were encouraged to engage more apprentices. The workshop was attended by CMDs, HR managers,s and CSR heads of more than 100 CPSEs who shared their work on apprenticeship training. MSDE stated that all companies should register themselves on the Skill India portal. CPSEs were encouraged to enhance the number of apprentices engaged by them to max 15% of the total employee strength including contractual staff in the current…

13 May

India reports 2841 fresh Covid infections in last 24 hours

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, IndiaCOVID 19

India reported 2841 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, stated the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. India’s active caseload now stands at 18,604 with active cases now constituting 0.04% of the country’s total positive cases. As per the data shared by the ministry, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74% with 3295 patients having recovered in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative tally of recovered patients to 4,25,73,460. While the weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 0.69 percent, the daily positivity rate stands at 0.58 percent, as per the data. Besides, the health ministry stated…