Day: 2 May 2025

Shri. Rakesh Verma, assumes charge as Director General, India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi here today.  Shri Verma is a 1993 batch IAS Officer from Punjab Cadre. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi.   2. Prior to this, he was serving as Additional Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Earlier he also served as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism.   3. Shri. Ashish Goyal, assumed charge…

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India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its subsidiaries to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector.   Several factors may contribute to this increase. Fluctuations in energy demand, particularly during the summer pre-peak, could necessitate increased coal-fired power generation. Furthermore, unforeseen disruptions in other energy sources, such as hydroelectric power due to drought or natural gas infrastructure maintenance, may have temporarily shifted reliance towards coal.…

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Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on 01 May 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the brave hearts by laying wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.   An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder was commissioned in the fighter stream of the IAF on 13 June 1987. He is a Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4500 hours of flying, an alumnus of Defence Service Staff College and National Defence College.…

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Major General Lisamma PV has assumed the prestigious appointment of Additional Director General (ADG) of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) as of May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena PD, who retired on April 30, 2025, after an illustrious four-decade career in military nursing.   Major General Lisamma PV brings extensive experience and leadership to her new role. Her appointment underscores the Indian Army’s continued commitment to strengthening the Military Nursing Service, which plays a critical role in providing medical care and support to armed forces personnel and their…

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