May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, will assume office as the Chief of Defence Staff and…
Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made possible through active participation of residents and coordinated efforts by revenue officials. The village, located in Vengurla taluka, has 36 households and a population of 144. The exercise…
Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive electoral victory. The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, bringing an end to 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule led by…
India Successfully Tests Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System
May 9 (BNP): India has successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence capability development. Developed as a modular range extension kit, TARA is India’s first indigenous Glide Weapon System (GWS) designed to convert conventional unguided warheads into precision-guided…
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Delayed as TVK Awaits VCK Support!
Chennai, May 9 (BNP): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s much-anticipated swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is reportedly facing a delay amid uncertainty over crucial alliance support. Though TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, the party is still short of the required majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. According to reports, Vijay met Governor Rajendra Arlekar on…
Major Development Boost for Tentulikhunti as Panchayati Raj Minister Inaugurates Projects and Lays Foundation Stones
Tentulikhunti, May 9: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik visited Tentulikhunti block in Nabarangpur district. During the visit, the Minister inspected the Indravati Dam and reviewed the Rasman boat ghat established there for water transportation facilities.To address the long-pending demand of the residents of Khuntiaguda, who had repeatedly boycotted elections demanding a pucca road, the Minister laid the foundation stone for a…
Pension Adalat to Be Organised in Koraput for Resolution of Pension-Related Issues
Koraput, May 09: A two-day Pension Adalat will be organized in Koraput on the 21st and 22nd at the Sadbhavana Hall.On the 21st, the hearing will be held for all retired government employees.On the 22nd, the Pension Adalat will be conducted exclusively for retired police personnel.The proceedings will begin at 9 AM on both days.
Four Physical Education Teachers Honoured with Prestigious Shiksha Run Award for Excellence in Sports Education
Umarkote, May 9: Four physical education teachers from the Nabarangpur ST & SC Development Department were honoured with the “Shiksha Run Samman–2026” at a programme organized in Bhubaneswar by the Odisha Parents’ Federation.The awardees are:Sapan Kumar Bairagi, Sports Teacher of Jodinga Girls’ Ashram SchoolManoj Kumar Bagh, Sports Teacher of Dabugaon Girls’ Ashram SchoolAshutosh Gantayat, Sports Teacher of Jatabal Ashram SchoolDipanshu Sekhar Kundu, Sports Teacher of…
Jharsuguda District Collector Felicitates Two Matriculation Toppers for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Jharsuguda May 09:: Two matriculation toppers from Jharsuguda district were felicitated by the district administration at the office chamber of the District Collector.District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan honoured Naman Pradhan, a student of Government High School, Muntripal High School, Ekatali, and Sudam Behera, a student of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Jharsuguda, by presenting them with flowers and gifts during the felicitation ceremony.Both students secured…
OBC Community Representatives Submit Memorandum Seeking Constitutional Rights and Government Entitlements
Jharsuguda May 09:: Members of the Jharsuguda District OBC Forum submitted a memorandum demanding rights and entitlements for the OBC community.Under the leadership of the district OBC Forum president and secretary, and in the presence of office bearers of the Lakhanpur Block OBC Forum, the memorandum was submitted to the Union Home Minister of India through the Tahasildar of Lakhanpur. The memorandum demanded the inclusion…