Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday evening was found dead just hours later, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area of the city. The victim, Nishchith A, a Class 8 student at Christ School, had left home around 5 p.m. to attend tuition but never returned. According to police, Nishchith’s parents…
New Delhi: The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States, dubbed Tiger Triumph 2024, was held onboard USS Somerset on March 30.
Kolkata: In response to soaring potato prices, the West Bengal government has temporarily halted the export of the staple vegetable to other states. The decision, announced on Friday, followed a task force meeting aimed at curbing the escalating costs of essential food items in the state’s retail markets. The ban on potato exports will remain…
New Delhi: In a strategic move to transition from a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) to a Business-to-Business (B2B) model for tribal marketing, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rooftop. The partnership aims to facilitate tribal businesses and enhance market…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) today celebrated the successful conclusion of its 34th Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Maldivian civil servants, hosted in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This two-week program, which ran from October 14-25, is part of an ongoing initiative to train 1,000 Maldivian civil servants under…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward boosting women’s financial independence, the Odisha government has extended its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs), allowing eligible groups to borrow up to ₹10 lakh without paying any interest. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will see the scheme continue through the financial year…
Kanpur: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated a Super Specialty Block at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, through a virtual ceremony.
Jharsuguda: Jharsuguda witnessed the successful culmination of the 24th edition of Enterprise Odisha, a collaborative effort by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the State Government. The event, spanning three days, featured a diverse array of activities, including exhibitions, conferences, G2B and B2B meetings, and focused workshops for startups and women entrepreneurs. As a…
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated an in-depth investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, in strict adherence to international aviation safety protocols under the ICAO Chicago Convention (1944) and India’s Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. Following the accident, which occurred earlier this month, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as a beacon of sanitation excellence, securing two prestigious awards under the Swachh Bharat Mission Scheme during the Swachh Survekshan 2023. The central government, in a special ceremony, bestowed these accolades upon BMC, with Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA), presenting…
