New Delhi: The Indian Navy recently conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast under the operational control of The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise aimed to validate procedures for assessing the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region. The exercise witnessed the participation of ships, submarines, aircraft,…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy reached a significant milestone with the steel cutting ceremony of the third Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18005) held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on April 20, 2024. The ceremony was presided over by Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary, in the presence of Mr. Arun Ramchandani, Executive Vice President of L&T Precision…
New Delhi: Indian wrestler Anshu Malik secured an Olympic quota in the women’s 57 kg category after a commanding victory over Laylokhon Sobirova of Uzbekistan at the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament held on Saturday. Anshu, a silver medalist at the World Wrestling Championship, showcased her prowess on the mat by defeating Sobirova with a resounding…
New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the country’s leading green financing NBFC, has announced its outstanding financial performance for the fiscal year 2023-24, achieving remarkable milestones and setting new records. IREDA reported an all-time high annual Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1252.23 crores, marking a significant growth of 44.83% compared to…
Kolkata: India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik revealed that he will support Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar decision of his inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. The star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter created a buzz after playing back-to-back sensation knocks in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Karthik has been one of the most…
New Delhi: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat cemented her path to the Paris 2024 Olympics by securing a quota after a commanding victory over Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy in the women’s 50kg semifinal at the Asian Olympic qualifier on Saturday. The Asian Games and Commonwealth champion, Vinesh Phogat, exhibited her prowess on the mat as she dominated…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data for February 2024, revealing a significant addition of 15.48 lakh net members during the month. According to the data, approximately 7.78 lakh new members were enrolled in February 2024, with a striking 56.36% belonging to the 18-25 age group. This trend…
Bhubaneswar: To shield traffic constables from the blistering heat wave, the Commissionerate Police is considering procuring Air Conditioned (AC) helmets for their personnel. Following the example set by Gujarat Police, the Commissionerate Police is set to introduce cooling helmets for traffic personnel who often find themselves standing for prolonged periods under the scorching sun. A…
Berhampur: The all-women Meter Testing Laboratory of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) located at Ambagada in Berhampur has achieved accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Established just last year, the cutting-edge facility represents TPSODL’s inaugural all-women meter testing laboratory, designed to empower local women by offering them advanced…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Odisha on Saturday. The latest list includes notable names such as Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini and former Congress member Ganeswar Behera, who recently joined the BJD. Varsha Priyadarshini, who joined the…
