Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by Union Sports Minister

New Delhi: India’s top badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were officially presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the nation’s highest sporting honour, by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, at a special ceremony held in New Delhi today. The pair, who rose to…

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New Delhi Ranks 7th Amongst Cleanest Cities in India for Robust Waste Management

New Delhi:  The National Capital has secured the 7th position among the cleanest cities in India with a population exceeding one lakh, owing to its innovative waste management practices and technological integration. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been at the forefront, implementing strategic measures to optimize waste management and promote sustainability.

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Global South Not Responsible for Climate Crisis, Says Piyush Goyal at CII Partnership Summit 2024

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, today emphasized the Global South’s minimal role in global environmental damage, attributing the crisis to the developed nations that benefited from low-cost energy in the past. The remarks were made during the inaugural session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024, held in…

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Bhupender Yadav Assumes Office as Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

New Delhi: Bhupender Yadav officially took charge as the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on June 11, 2024, marking a significant moment in the government’s environmental agenda. Upon his arrival at Paryavaran Bhawan, Yadav was warmly greeted by Secretary Leena Nandan and other senior officials of the ministry. Accompanying him, Kirtivardhan…

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Forest Department Holds RACP Adalat in Bhubaneswar to Address Employee Grievances

Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha conducted the RACP Adalat at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall today, providing a crucial platform for addressing the grievances of retired and working employees deprived of benefits under the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Scheme. The meeting was chaired by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and…

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Nepali Army Chief Honored with Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army

Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army upon Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, at a special Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The prestigious honor was bestowed in recognition of General Sigdel’s commendable military prowess…

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Odisha CM Unveils Bishnupada Sethi’s Inspiring Book “The Collector’s Mother”

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the book “The Collector’s Mother,” authored by Bishnupada Sethi, IAS, at Lokseva Bhawan. The book recounts the remarkable true story of an underprivileged woman whose resilience and determination inspired her son to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The narrative follows the woman, born as an unwanted…

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Strategic Brainstorming Session on Indigenisation and ‘Make in India’ in Defence Sector

New Delhi: The Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence, is set to spearhead a two-day intensive brainstorming session on March 4-5, 2024, aimed at advancing the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The session will bring together key stakeholders, including Service Headquarters, representatives from the Department…

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