New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. This partnership aims to enhance coordination and ensure effective implementation of the Prevention of Money…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a high-level review meeting today on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Union…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled Kisan Kavach, India’s first-of-its-kind anti-pesticide bodysuit, here today. Designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure,…
Bhubaneswar: General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), superannuated today, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning over four decades. His tenure is noted for significant achievements in combat readiness, transformative initiatives, and promoting the Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) campaign. During his time as COAS, General Pande prioritized operational preparedness along the Northern…
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…
Dibrugarh: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Member of Parliament for Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, was sworn in as an ex-officio member of the Digboi and Makum Municipalities today. The ceremony marked a significant step in Sonowal’s continued commitment to the development and progress of his constituency. In his address, Sonowal…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 15, 2024 for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs.2,890 cr.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the effectiveness of government programs, the Odisha government has designated 30 senior IAS officers to conduct regular visits to districts across the state. The initiative aims to improve administrative efficiency, ensure the smooth implementation of government schemes, and address local challenges more effectively. The directive was issued on…
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old boy was critically a javelin injured after a javelin pierced through his neck during a school sports event in Bolangir. The incident happened during the annual school event held at Agalpur Panchayat High School. The javelin pierced through the throat of a student of the ninth standard. He was…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday reclaimed nearly two acres of government land in Shampur as part of its ongoing drive against illegal encroachments, demolishing several unauthorised structures during a major eviction operation carried out with police support. The eviction drive was conducted in the Shampur area under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur Police…
