New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on IITian’s Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd. (IITPK) for misleading advertisements regarding its IIT-JEE examination results. The action was taken to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and to prevent coaching institutes from making deceptive claims. CCPA, headed by…
Bhubaneswar: Avinash Patnaik, a home chef from Bhubaneswar became the first contestant to gain direct entry into the kitchen of MasterChef India. The much-awaited cooking show to be judged by Chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Garima Arora, has started on January 2 on the Sony Entertainment Television channel. Known for his experimentation with different…
New Delhi: Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), took charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice today in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers and staff, Meghwal expressed his commitment to serving the people with dedication and integrity, guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized…
Antsiranana, Madagascar: The Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Saksham arrived at Antsiranana port on March 18, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Madagascar, focusing on joint training, environmental protection, and security collaboration. During its…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives—‘Anna Chakra,’ a PDS supply chain optimization tool, and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. These measures mark a significant stride toward modernizing the Public Distribution System (PDS) and streamlining subsidy claim…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to boost hockey and nurture a large spectrum of hockey talent in the state, Odisha has set up 22 new Hockey Training Centres (HTCs) for Grassroots Development. The HTCs have been set up by the Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) in partnership with Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC to provide…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Odisha Skills’ competition, a flagship initiative under the Skilled In Odisha program, recently concluded with a grand ceremony to felicitate the talented youth who demonstrated exemplary skills across various sectors. Hosted by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department and the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), the event aimed to nurture global skills among…
Bhubaneswar: Tigress Zeenat, who strayed from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district into Jharkhand in May, has now crossed over into West Bengal. Prakash Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that the big cat is currently roaming in the Jhargram forest of West Bengal. After spending nearly two months navigating through Jharkhand,…
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Great Britain by 3-1 goals in their quarterfinal match to reach the Semi final in the Olympics after 41 years. Dilpreet Singh scored the first goal at the 7th minute. The Indian team had a stronghold throughout the match. The second was scored at 16th minute by Gurjant Singh. …
New Delhi: A contingent of the Indian Army departed yesterday to participate in the 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. Scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 15, 2024, at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand, this exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations. The previous edition was…
