100 New Food Testing Labs to be Established with MOFPI Support, Announces Ravneet Singh Bittu

Bathinda: To enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will provide financial support for the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. Bittu made the announcement while…

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India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Defence Ties

Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…

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Goa Shipyard Limited Successfully Launches ‘Tavasya’, Second Frigate of Project 1135.6

Goa: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved a historic milestone today with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). The launch signifies a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in warship construction, reinforcing the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. The frigate…

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Odisha Observes World Forest Day with Renewed Commitment to Conservation

Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the crucial role of forests in sustaining life and combating climate change, Odisha marked the state-level World Forest Day celebration at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall. Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, led the event as the chief guest, calling for collective efforts towards sustainable forest resource utilization,…

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East Coast Railway Becomes First Zone in India to Achieve 250 MT Freight Loading in FY 2024-25

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has once again made history by becoming the first Railway Zone in India to achieve 250 Million Tons (MT) of originating freight in the financial year 2024-25. This landmark achievement was accomplished ahead of schedule on March 21, 2024, a full 11 days before the end of the financial…

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Odisha Police Gears Up for Festive Season with Enhanced Security Measures

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to celebrate multiple major festivals, including Eid-ul-Fitr (March 31), Sri Ram Navami (April 6), Hanuman Jayanti (April 14), and Maha Vishuba Sankranti, the state police have intensified security arrangements to ensure public safety. A high-level review meeting was held at the State Police Headquarters under the chairmanship of Director General of…

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Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female President of the International Olympic Committee

Costa Navarino, Greece: Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in its history. Coventry was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session held in Costa Navarino, Greece, on Thursday. Coventry secured victory over a field…

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HQ IDS and DST Sign MoU to Boost Defence Research and Technological Innovation

New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in defence research and development, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The agreement aims to enhance technological innovation and self-reliance in critical defence capabilities…

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