NTA revamp: Centre appoints two directors, joint director after NEET row

NTA overhaul after NEET row

New Delhi: Continuing the revamp of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the NEET UG row, the Central government appointed two new directors and a joint director to the key examination agency, official documents showed on Friday. According to official orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on August 27, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Prasanna Venkatesh V and IPS officer Ravi Kumar Singh have been appointed as...

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FSSAI proposes ‘HIGH SUGAR’, ‘HIGH SALT’ warning labels on packaged foods

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New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice. "The warning label shall indicate the applicable declaration, such as 'HIGH FAT', 'HIGH SUGAR', 'HIGH SALT' and/or 'HIGHLY SWEETENED BEVERAGE' ... to enable consumers to readily identify...

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CISF signs MoU with DFI to bolster drone threat response

CISF signs MoU with DFI

New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domains. A statement issued by the force Friday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation of India (DFI) will facilitate structured engagements with Indian drone startups and technology companies...

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Nepal denies refusing foreign aid, prioritises own security forces for rescue

Kathmandu: Nepal Friday denied refusing assistance from friendly countries and the international community, saying it wants to prioritise maximum deployment of its own security forces, which are familiar with local environmental conditions and rugged terrain. Nepal is carrying out rescue and relief operations at an immense level, after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and other parts of central Nepal Wednesday, killing hundreds and causing widespread damage to settlements, roads,...

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Class IX girl raped on school campus

Nabarangpur: A Class IX girl has allegedly been raped on the premises of a high school in Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district during school hours, police said. The alleged incident took place August 21 but came to light Friday after police visited the school and began an investigation. Following a complaint by the girl’s family, Tentulikhu nti...

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88 Ravenshaw teachers go on mass leave over ‘outsider interference’

Kataka: A section of teachers of Ravenshaw University here staged a one-day cease-work on campus Friday, demanding non-interference by outsiders in university matters. Wearing black badges, 88 members of Ravenshaw University Teachers' Association (RUTA) went on mass leave and staged a demonstration before the vice-chancellor's office on campus here. The teachers' body staged the protest following their...

Odisha signs 6 MoUs to strengthen agriculture sector

Odisha signs 6 farm sector MoUs with Posts, ICRISAT and MSSRF

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday signed six MoUs with various organisations to strengthen digital agriculture, climate resilience and farmer livelihoods, officials said. The Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Department signed an MoU with the Department of Posts, Odisha Circle, four agreements with ICRISAT an international, non-profit organisation that conducts agricultural research and another with the MS Swaminathan Research...

NTA overhaul after NEET row

NTA revamp: Centre appoints two directors, joint director after NEET row

New Delhi: Continuing the revamp of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the NEET UG row, the Central government appointed two new directors and a joint director to the key examination agency, official documents showed on Friday. According to official orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on August 27, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)...

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NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to resign from party, Lok Sabha in November

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Friday announced that he will resign from both the party and the Lok Sabha in November, citing differences with the party’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir’s political future. In a detailed letter addressed to NC president Farooq Abdullah, Mehdi justified his decision, saying Abdullah’s recent remarks...

CISF signs MoU with DFI

CISF signs MoU with DFI to bolster drone threat response

New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domains. A statement issued by the force Friday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation...

 

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