Jajpur: In a swift and decisive operation, the Jajpur district administration successfully rescued six children who were subjected to bonded labour in various local units. The rescue operation was launched on Thursday following a tip-off and involved a special task force comprising the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), local police, revenue officials, and members of…
Port Victoria: The lead ship of the First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, played a pivotal role in the recently concluded Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) held at Port Victoria, Seychelles from February 26 to March 8. The exercise, inaugurated by the President of Seychelles and attended by dignitaries from India, the USA, and various African countries, witnessed active participation from 16 friendly foreign nations.
Agartala: In a significant development for Tripura’s century-old tea industry, the state government has decided to establish a dedicated auction centre to enhance the value of the finished products, announced a senior official on Wednesday. Currently, tea planters in the region are compelled to sell their products at auction centers in Guwahati or Kolkata. Following…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today allayed concerns regarding heat waves for the upcoming Phase 2 of the General Elections, slated for April 26. Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the Commission that there is no major cause for alarm, as the weather forecast for the 13…
Puri: In the lead-up to the first anniversary of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW), a vibrant school-level competition was organised on Friday at PM Shri Biswambhar Vidyapitha to foster greater interest in local heritage among students. The event, aimed at nurturing curiosity and pride in the region’s rich cultural legacy, saw enthusiastic participation from over 70…
Chennai: In a historic moment for Indian chess, young prodigies have made an unprecedented mark in the junior world rankings, claiming five remarkable positions, including the coveted top spot. Grandmasters (GM) have spearheaded this remarkable feat, led by the top-ranked R. Praggnanandhaa with an Elo rating of 2747. The list further features D. Gukesh securing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi allocated portfolios to his Council of Ministers on Saturday. The announcement follows the approval of Governor Raghubar Das, as per an official order issued from the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Majhi has retained several key departments under his purview, including Home, General Administration & Public Grievance, Information &…
Hyderabad: Debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley overcame a lackluster first innings to claim a sensational 7-62, propelling England to an unexpected and historic 28-run triumph over India in the Test series opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. England, after conceding a 190-run lead, posted 420 in their second innings, thanks to Ollie…
New Delhi: In a major step towards achieving India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off electrolysers for the upcoming Green Hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla today. The initiative marks a significant milestone in India’s transition to clean energy and the decarbonization of…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed the equitable representation of rural, urban, and tribal populations in the Genome India Project while addressing an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. He stated that approximately 36.7% of the samples were collected from rural areas, 32.2% from urban regions, and 31.1% from tribal populations. Dr….
