Bhubaneswar: The 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition kicked off with a thrilling start as Tamil Nadu’s T Santosh Kumar claimed the first gold medal on the opening day at the illustrious Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Clocking a commendable time of 50.04 seconds in the international low hurdles event, Santosh Kumar showcased his prowess…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 lakh to the next of kin of Alekh Randhari, a government employee who tragically lost his life while on election duty. Randhari, a dedicated class-IV employee of a government school, met with a fatal accident near Swami Vivekananda…
Cam Ranh Bay: In a significant display of maritime diplomacy, INS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on May 12, 2024, as part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. The ship received a warm welcome from the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Indian Embassy, underscoring the close ties between the…
Kota Kinabalu: Two Indian Naval ships, Delhi and Shakti, under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, have arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, as part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment. The ships received a warm welcome from the Royal Malaysian Navy and the High Commission of India in Malaysia….
After undergoing rigorous sea training, the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) celebrated their achievements at a Valedictory Dinner held onboard the First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9th, 2024. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event marked the successful completion of training…
Dar Es Salaam: Lieutenant General DS Rana, Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA), has embarked on an official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania from May 13th to 15th, 2024. The purpose of his visit is to bolster the strong defence ties between India and Tanzania and explore opportunities for regional…
Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha scheduled for tomorrow, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi assured the public of comprehensive security measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and fair electoral process. In a press conference held today, DGP Sarangi outlined the preparedness of the police force, emphasizing the delivery…
Putrajaya: The 4th Joint Committee meeting to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia, from May 7th to May 9th, 2024. Co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary of the Department of Commerce, India, and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade) of the Ministry of Investment, Trade…
New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology marked the National Technology Day 2024 with a grand celebration at the INSA Auditorium, ITO, New Delhi. The event, themed ‘Promoting Clean and Green Technologies for a Sustainable Future’, brought together distinguished scientists, dignitaries, and thought leaders, aiming to pave the way…
New York: India reaffirmed its dedication to forest conservation and sustainable management at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 6th to 10th May 2024. The Indian delegation, led by Jitendra Kumar, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of…
