Lucknow: Lieutenant General Kavita Sahai has scripted history by becoming the first woman commandant of the Army Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow. She takes charge succeeding Lt Gen V. Sabid Syed, who retired on January 29. Lt Gen Sahai, a decorated officer with Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal to her credit, was…
Mawphlang: In a momentous event, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced a public meeting in Mawphlang, Meghalaya today.
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, conducted a comprehensive review of all ongoing and upcoming GRIDCO projects at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reaffirming the State’s commitment to strengthening its power infrastructure and accelerating its green energy goals. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards gender-inclusive policies, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced a noteworthy amendment to Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021. The latest amendment grants women government servants the authority to nominate their child or children for family pension, elevating their priority over…
Bhubaneswar: As Raja Parba brings festive fervour to Odisha, a culinary revival is unfolding at the heart of Bhubaneswar. The Subhadra Shakti Food Festival, underway at Vikash Mela, IDCO Exhibition Ground, has become a delicious tribute to Odisha’s rich and diverse food heritage — led entirely by the hands of women from Self Help Groups…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has marked a significant milestone in its economic landscape by recording the second-highest ever collection of Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) in January 2024.
New Delhi: On the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for a series of health sector projects, underscoring the government’s commitment to affordable healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation. The event took place at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi, with…
New Delhi: India took a decisive step toward accelerating its clean energy transition as Union Ministers highlighted green hydrogen as the “fuel of the future,” reaffirming its central role in shaping the country’s upcoming energy landscape. At a high-level event, the government announced a major collaboration with Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), including the handover of…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Sanjay Jaju has taken over the reins as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
North Sound: In a thrilling display of pace bowling mastery, Australian cricketer Pat Cummins etched his name in T20 World Cup history by securing the first hat-trick of the ongoing tournament during Australia’s Super Eights clash against Bangladesh at North Sound. The 31-year-old speedster achieved this milestone by dismissing Mahmuddulla and Mahedi Hasan on consecutive…
