New Delhi: Acting swiftly in response to a distress call, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera, on patrol off the Andhra coast, successfully rescued nine fishermen who had suffered severe burn injuries after their boat caught fire and sank at sea on April 5, 2024. The ICGS Veera received a distress call from a nearby…
New Delhi: In a coordinated operation involving the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Customs Preventive Unit (CPU) Ramanathapuram, a significant seizure of 4.9 Kg of foreign-origin gold was made at mid-sea near Vedhalai coast, Mandapam in Tamil Nadu. The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence developed by DRI officers…
Bhubaneswar: A significant fire erupted at the Kaniha plant of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Talcher on Saturday, triggering a massive response from firefighting teams and raising concerns over the safety of the facility. According to sources familiar with the incident, the fire originated from the coal conveyor belt at the plant, engulfing…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha grapples with scorching temperatures and intense heat wave conditions, the state government has taken proactive measures to ensure the well-being of its citizens. In a recent development, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued directives to the Sports Department, imposing restrictions on outdoor sports activities during the hot summer months. The SRC’s…
New Delhi: REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of power transmission projects by handing over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to successful bidders. The first SPV, named Kallam Transco Limited, has been established for the “Western Region Network Expansion Scheme…
New Delhi: Excitement is in the air as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team braces itself for an exhilarating five-match Test series against Australia, commencing on April 6th in Perth. Set against the backdrop of preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024, this series holds immense significance for both teams, promising a riveting display of skill and…
Hyderabad: In an exhilarating match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious against Chennai Super Kings by securing a remarkable six-wicket win. The electrifying encounter saw Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chase down a target of 166 runs set by Chennai Super Kings. Displaying exemplary batting prowess, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top-order batsmen made significant…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, is experiencing scorching temperatures as dry westerly winds sweep across the state, pushing mercury levels to unprecedented heights. Today, Bhubaneswar became the sixth hottest city in the Asian continent and emerged as the second hottest city in India. Over the past 24 hours, the temperature in Bhubaneswar surged by a…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing intense heatwave conditions gripping Odisha, the timing of classes at schools in Khurda district has been rescheduled to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Khurda district Collector, Chanchal Rana, took cognizance of the latest report from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighting the prolonged heatwave situation in the…
Chennai: In a move that echoes the predictions of seasoned economists, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to maintain the repo rate at 6.50 per cent. The repo rate, which signifies the rate at which the RBI lends to commercial banks, remains unchanged following the MPC’s deliberations held from…
