New Delhi: Paramesh Sivamani has officially taken over as the 26th Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), marking a new chapter in his illustrious career, which spans over three and a half decades. A seasoned officer with expertise in Navigation & Direction, DG Sivamani has held key positions both at sea and…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India’s space program, Dr. S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was awarded the prestigious World Space Award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in Milan on Monday. This recognition comes in celebration of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s historic mission that achieved a…
Dubai: India crashed out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as New Zealand came up with a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan in their last league match and finish with six points. India was hoping for Pakistan to beat the White Ferns in the match and those hopes had soared when New Zealand were…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top position in the prestigious 5th National Water Awards 2023, announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Uttar Pradesh claimed second place, while Gujarat and Puducherry jointly took the third spot. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to water conservation and management across India in nine categories. The award ceremony, scheduled for…
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations covering eight essential drugs. This decision, taken during a full Authority meeting on October 8, 2024, aims to maintain the availability of critical medications in light of rising production costs. The NPPA’s mandate focuses…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited NC Vice President Omar Abdullah to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of the UT on Wednesday. The oath ceremony will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar at 11.30 a.m., he announced. In a letter to Omar…
Mumbai: Veteran actor Atul Parchure has passed away at the age of 57. He breathed his last on Monday following a battle with cancer. His death has sent shockwaves through the film fraternity, leading to an outpouring of tributes on social media. Atul was a well-known Marathi actor who appeared in numerous Hindi television shows…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the representation and accessibility of the Odia language on digital platforms, the Odisha government’s Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department held a virtual meeting with Google India. The discussion focused on promoting accurate and error-free use of the Odia language across search engines and social media, making it easier for Odia speakers…
Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing issue of distress migration, the Odisha state government has formed a high-level task force to devise and recommend comprehensive solutions. The task force, which will be chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, aims to address the root causes of migration and alleviate the…
Chennai: In a significant step towards bolstering India’s maritime capabilities and promoting indigenous shipbuilding, the first ship of the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project, named Samarthak, was launched today at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The vessel, built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the Indian Navy, marks another milestone in the country’s vision of self-reliance in…
