Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a revision in the prices of midday meals provided to school students under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. The increase, effective from December 1, reflects the rising costs of vegetables and essential commodities. As per the revised rates, students in classes 1 to 5 will now receive meals at…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, hosted a landmark MoU signing ceremony with six leading executive search firms at the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Headquarters in New Delhi. Presided over by Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Chairman of NFRA and DG & CEO of IICA, the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence today signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya, India’s premier aircraft carrier. The project, valued at ₹1207.5 crore, marks a significant step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. INS Vikramaditya, commissioned into the Indian…
Ezhimala: The Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala witnessed a momentous Passing Out Parade (POP) on Saturday, as 239 trainees marked the successful completion of their rigorous ab-initio training. The graduates included Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets from the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Courses (Extended), the 39th Naval Orientation Course…
Devlali, Maharashtra: The 13th edition of the bilateral Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces concluded today at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maharashtra. The three-day exercise, conducted from November 28 to 30, witnessed active participation from 182 personnel of the Singapore Artillery and 114 personnel…
Madhubani: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, led a significant Credit Outreach Programme in Madhubani today, aimed at boosting financial inclusion and economic development in the region. The event witnessed the participation of key dignitaries, including Members of Parliament (MPs) Rampreet Mandal, Sanjay Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The All India DGP/IGP Conference 2024, held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, saw Union Home Minister Amit Shah bestow the prestigious honor of the second-best police station in India upon Pattapur Police Station in Ganjam district, Odisha. State Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania attended the conference and expressed immense pride in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has streamlined the paddy procurement process during the ongoing kharif season to ensure that registered farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) directly in their bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their produce at mandis. To facilitate this initiative, officials have been deployed at multiple levels to oversee the seamless transfer…
Singapore: India’s Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game FIDE World Chess Championship Final Match at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Friday, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday unveiled the team’s new ODI jersey ahead of their upcoming three-match tour of Australia. But Harmanpreet said the new India jersey will be worn by the team during their home ODI series against the…
