In a major reform towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and to achieve Aatmnirbharta in Defence, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has issued notification for re-organisation of Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) which is aimed at speeding up Quality Assurance processes and trials and reducing layers of decision-making. This re-organisation also factors change in the Quality Assurance methodology and revised role of DGQA post corporatization of …
Read More »ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS OF CPWD CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
A group of Assistant Executive Engineers of CPWD (2022 and 2023 batches) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 28, 2024). Addressing the Engineers, the President said that as young engineers, they are aware of the threats of climate change and global warming and …
Read More »CNS Admiral R Hari Kumar addresses Future Leadership of Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course at DSSC, Wellington
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar visited DSSC, Wellington on 28 March 2024 and addressed the Future Leadership of the Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course. Chief of the Naval Staff shed light on the Maritime legacy of India and the importance of the country’s …
Read More »DELIVERY OF AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE BARGE, LSAM 18 (YARD 128), PART OF 11 x AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) PROJECT ON 28 MAR 24 AT NAVAL DOCKYARD, MUMBAI FOR NAD(KARANJA)
The delivery of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’, part of 11x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 28 Mar 24 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD(Karanja). The Induction Ceremony was presided over by Cmde Vikram Bora, ND(Mbi)/ GM(Tech). …
Read More »ECI’s C-Vigil app a big hit with voters: over 79,000 violations reported so far through the complaints app since announcement of General Elections; 99 % cases disposed off
The cVIGIL app of Election Commission of India has become an effective tool in the hands of people to flag election code violations. Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received as of today. Over 99% complaints have been resolved and close to 89% of …
Read More »Defence Secretary visits Indian Coast Guard facilities in the North West Region
Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane visited the Indian Coast Guard facilities in the North West Region on 28-29 March 2024. During the visit, he inaugurated the infrastructure for the Hovercraft Maintenance Unit (HMU) at Okha on 28 Mar 24. Coast Guard OTM and Married Accommodation at Inaz Village Veraval was …
Read More »METOC SEMINAR ‘MEGHAYAN 2024’ – AN INSIGHT INTO THE FRONTLINE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The World Meteorological Day is commemorated every year on 23rd March. It marks the origin of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 23 Mar 1950 and signifies the invaluable contribution and essential role of the meteorologists in this field. As part of the World Meteorological Day celebrations, a METOC (Meteorological and …
Read More »Text of Vice-President’s address at the 70th Founders’ Day of IIPA
This is indeed an important occasion, 70th Founders’ Day. Democracy has to be defined in several facets. Some facets of democracy are potent, essential, and inalienable, and that is embedded in our Constitution. Preamble of the Constitution, particularly fundamental rights in Part 3 of the Constitution, fundamental duties Part 4 …
Read More »India does not need lessons from any country on rule of law – Vice President
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today asserted that India is a democratic nation with a robust judicial system which can not be compromised by any individual or any group. Describing Indian democracy as unique, VP stated that India does not need lessons from anyone on the rule of law. …
Read More »Closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023 took place at the FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy in a hybrid set up
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 on 29 March 2024 at the FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy. The high-level hybrid event that allowed participants to join both in-person and virtually and was graced by esteemed dignitaries from various parts of …
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