Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) Recognized as Best Practice by Commonwealth Secretariat

London: The Commonwealth Secretaries of Public Service/ Secretaries to Cabinet meeting held from April 22 to 24, at Marlborough House, London, lauded India’s Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) as a best practice in governance. In the outcome statement of the Third Biennial Pan-Commonwealth Heads of Public Service Meeting issued on April 24,…

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Indian Para-Taekwondo Player Aruna Tanwar Secures Berth in 2024 Paralympic Games

Mumbai: Aruna Tanwar, India’s para-taekwondo sensation, marked a historic achievement on Sunday by clinching a gold medal in the women’s 47 kg category at the Asian Para-Taekwondo Qualifying Tournament held in Tai’an, China. With this remarkable feat, Aruna secured her place in the 2024 Paralympic Games set to be held in Paris. The Sports Authority…

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Similipal Tiger Reserve Ranks 2nd in Terms of NTCA Safety Index

Baripada: Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha has been placed in second  position in the safety index of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) whereas Dudhwa National Park of Madhya Pradesh topped. Satkosia wildlife sanctuary secured 11th place in the list.   The NTCA has issued this safety index using state-of-the-art technology for the…

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Odisha Empowers Women Entrepreneurs Through ‘Odia Bridal Makeup’ Training Program

Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department, in collaboration with the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, has successfully trained women from various districts in ‘Odia Bridal Makeup,’ fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among aspiring women in Odisha. The second batch, comprising 30 women from 8 districts, recently completed the short course, equipping them with essential skills to…

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Indian Coast Guard Rescues Burn Victim Fisherman off Kakinada Coast

Kakinada: In a remarkable display of maritime rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman suffering from second-degree burns on the left side of his body. The incident occurred onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Sengalamman, approximately 183 km off the Kakinada Coast in Andhra Pradesh. The distress call was received…

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AAI’s Belagavi Airport Strengthens Safety Measures with Aviation Security Training

Belagavi:  The Airports Authority of India (AAI) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers through comprehensive training programs for its staff. In line with this commitment, AAI’s Belagavi airport recently hosted a day-long Aviation Security Awareness Training, adhering to the guidelines set by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

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DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

Visakhapatnam: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted combat firing trials of the indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The trial, carried out with reduced explosives, marks a key milestone in the nation’s efforts to strengthen maritime defense using homegrown technology. Developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory…

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Govt ‘SHRESHTA’ Scheme Aims to Boost Quality Education for SC Students

New Delhi: The Indian government has introduced the SHRESHTA scheme with the primary objective of extending the reach of development interventions to service-deficient areas predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Castes (SCs). The scheme specifically targets the education sector by supporting grant-in-aid institutions run by NGOs and residential high schools, offering high-quality education. Focused on bridging the…

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