BSE appoints SS Mundra as Chairman
BSE Limited announced that it has approved the appointment of SS Mundra, Public Interest Director as the Chairman of the board of directors of the company. Mundra will replace Justice Vikramajit Sen who is the current chairman. Mundra was appointed as Public Interest Director at BSE in January 2018. He retired as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 30th July 2017 after completing a stint of three years. Prior to that, the last position held by him was as Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of Baroda from where he superannuated in July 2014.
India wins maiden Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0 in finals
India created history by winning the iconic badminton championship Thomas Cup against Indonesia. It won three straight matches, two men’s singles and a men’s doubles match to seal the championship. With this win, India has become the sixth country to win the title. India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated Indonesia's Leonardus Jonatan Christie in Thomas Cup Final 2022 held in Bangkok.
Shri Rajiv Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner
The President is pleased to appoint Shri Rajiv Kumar the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar will assume the charge of the office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 15th May 2022 vice Shri Sushil Chandra consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 14th May 2022.
2nd India-Nordic Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland. The Summit provided an opportunity to review the progress of the India-Nordic relations since the 1st India-Nordic Summit, which was held in 2018 in Stockholm. Discussions were held on multilateral cooperation in post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, sustainable development, innovation, digitalization, and green and clean growth. Discussions were also held on cooperation in the maritime sector with a focus on sustainable ocean management. Prime Minister invited Nordic companies for investing in the Blue Economy sector, especially in India’s Sagarmala project. India’s partnership with the Nordic region in the Arctic Region was discussed. Prime Minister noted that India’s Arctic Policy provides a good framework for the expansion of India-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic region.
PM inaugurates the Semicon India Conference 2022
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated SemiconIndia Conference 2022, the global semiconductor conclave designed to bring together key stakeholders to showcase existing capabilities, ideate innovations, and discuss global best practices. The flagship conclave with the theme Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem is being held in Bengaluru from 29th April to 1st May 2022. The conference aligns with the larger national narratives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat and is pegged as the launchpad for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The brightest minds in the sector have come together to help actualize India’s aspirations of becoming a superpower in the semiconductor sector. The three-day conclave is designed to provide impetus to India’s semiconductor strategy and chart its future course of action and growth milestones.
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju is appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff and will assume his office on 01 May 2022. An alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur and National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in the JAT Regiment on 15th December 1984. He commanded his Battalion during OP PARAKRAM in the Western Theatre and in Jammu & Kashmir. He also holds the distinction of commanding the Uri brigade along the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force, and the Chinar Corps in the Kashmir Valley. The General Officer also served as the Commandant, of the Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan. During his illustrious career spanning 38 years, he has tenanted many important regimental, staff, and instructional appointments in the Army Head Quarters and in field formations to include, including Colonel Military Secretary Legal in Military Secretary branch, Brigadier General Staff of the operationally active White Knight Corps, Deputy Director General Military Operations & Director General Staff Duties. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, the General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Military Operations during the standoff on the LAC.
Atal Tunnel receives IBC Best Infrastructure Project award
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Engineering Marvel Atal Tunnel built in Rohtang of Himachal Pradesh received Indian Building Congress (IBC) ‘Best Infrastructure Project’ award on April 28, 2022 in New Delhi. More than thirty state of the art infrastructures were nominated for the prestigious awards, the strategic tunnel was adjudged by the Jury of IBC as the Best Projects for Excellence in Built Environment in 2021. Director General BRO, Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry received the award during 25th annual Convention of IBC for the stupendous achievement of BRO in constructing this engineering marvel connecting Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley.
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the investment of Rs.4526.12 crore for 540 Megawatt (MW) Kwar Hydro Electric Project located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir. The project will be implemented by M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (M/s. CVPPL) a joint venture company between NHPC and JKSPDC with equity contribution of 51% and 49% respectively on 27.04.2022.
Cabinet approves opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval to the opening of a new Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022. Opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint, deepen political relations and strategic cooperation, enable growth of bilateral trade, investment and economic engagements, facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts, allow for more sustained political outreach in multilateral fora and help garner support for India’s foreign policy objectives. Indian Mission in Lithuania will also better assist the Indian community and protect their interests.
Pune entrepreneur wins US honour for providing solutions for clean potable water during calamities
An entrepreneur from Pune has been honoured with a gold prize in the industrial technology category at the prestigious Edison Awards ceremony in the United States. Rahul Pathak, who runs a firm called Aqua Plus, won recognition last week for his innovative solution of making clean potable water available quickly at affordable prices for people facing natural calamities like floods and earthquakes.
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Ircon Infrastructure & Services Limited invites applications for the following post on contract basis (initially for one year) at fixed all-inclusive salary for posting in Projects of Ircon Infrastructure & Services Ltd. (IrconISL) locate PAN India.
| S. No. | Post & fixed Pay | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Maximum Age as on 01-01-2022* | Essential Post Qualification Experience as on 01-01-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Works Engineer (Civil) Fixed Consolidated Pay: Rs.36,000/- per month. | 06 Posts (UR-05, OBC-01) | Full Time Graduate Degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Civil Engg. With not less than 60% marks from a recognized University / Institute approved by AICTE/UGC | 30 Years | Minimum One (1) - year experience in civil construction works. |
| 2. | Sr. Works Engineer (Civil) Fixed Consolidated Pay: Rs.40,000/- per month. | 06 Posts (UR-05, OBC-01) | 32 Years | Minimum Three (3) - years, experience in civil construction works. (Building/Bridges/Highways) | |
| 3.(a) | Assistant Project Engineer (Civil) Fixed Consolidated Pay: Rs.45,000/- per month. | 04 Posts (UR-03, OBC-01) | 35 Years | Minimum Five (5)years experience, out of which 3 years, experience in Construction/Supervision / QA&QC of Bridges/ROBs in Highways/Railways Projects. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in structural steel / Bearings fabrication & installation. | |
| (b) | Assistant Project Engineer (Civil) Fixed Consolidated Pay: Rs.45,000/- per month. | 02 Posts (UR-02) | Minimum Five (5) years, experience in Construction / Supervision of Building / Bridges / Highways / Railways. | ||
| 4. | Assistant Project Engineer (Safety) Fixed Consolidated Pay: Rs.45,000/- per month. | 01 Posts (UR-01) | Graduate in any discipline but having completed Diploma in Industrial Safety Management or Construction Management with not less than 60% marks from a recognized University / Institute approvedby AICTE/UGC | 35 Years | Minimum Five(5)years experience as a safety expert. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Bridge/Highway/Railway Projects. |
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