IAF Conducts Special Landing Drill of Sukhoi-30 MKI on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

Uttar Pradesh: In a remarkable display of prowess and precision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a special landing exercise of the Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao on Saturday. The special landing drill was conducted as part of the ongoing Mission ‘Gagan Shakti’ exercise, which aims to showcase the…

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Debrigarh Ecotourism Achieves Record Revenue of Rs. 3.45 Crore with 70,000 Tourist Footfall

Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Ecotourism has marked a historic achievement by recording an impressive revenue of Rs. 3.45 Crore during the financial year from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This remarkable feat was accomplished alongside a significant tourist footfall of 70,000 visitors, making it the highest revenue-generating ecotourism destination in Odisha. The tourist composition at…

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Section 144 Imposed in Leh Ahead of ‘Pashmina March’ by Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk

Leh: Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Leh, Ladakh, ahead of the planned ‘Pashmina march’ by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk scheduled for April 7 along areas near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The District Magistrate of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, issued an order imposing Section 144, citing concerns raised…

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DRI Seizes 4.9 Kg of Smuggled Gold Near Vedhalai Coast, Tamil Nadu

New Delhi: In a coordinated operation involving the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Customs Preventive Unit (CPU) Ramanathapuram, a significant seizure of 4.9 Kg of foreign-origin gold was made at mid-sea near Vedhalai coast, Mandapam in Tamil Nadu. The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence developed by DRI officers…

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Major Fire Breaks Out at NTPC’s Kaniha Plant in Talcher, Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A significant fire erupted at the Kaniha plant of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Talcher on Saturday, triggering a massive response from firefighting teams and raising concerns over the safety of the facility. According to sources familiar with the incident, the fire originated from the coal conveyor belt at the plant, engulfing…

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Odisha Govt Imposes Restrictions on Outdoor Sports Activities Amid Heat Wave

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha grapples with scorching temperatures and intense heat wave conditions, the state government has taken proactive measures to ensure the well-being of its citizens. In a recent development, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued directives to the Sports Department, imposing restrictions on outdoor sports activities during the hot summer months. The SRC’s…

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RECPDCL Hands Over Special Purpose Vehicles for Power Transmission Projects

New Delhi: REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of power transmission projects by handing over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to successful bidders. The first SPV, named Kallam Transco Limited, has been established for the “Western Region Network Expansion Scheme…

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