Hon'ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' to chart a unified, athlete-centric vision for India's sporting future

India, April 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new era for Indian sports begins in Srinagar! ����After a highly productive 3-day Chintan Shivir, we proudly adopted the 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' alongside State Sports Ministers. Guided by PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision of Viksit Bharat, the Centre, States and Federations. pic.twitter.com/ndD7U6sz3l Srinagar, April 26, 2026: On the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir in Srinagar, the Srinaga...


Small Hydro Power Development Scheme

India, April 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Did You Know? Did You Know? Did You Know? In India, the primary distinction between large and small hydropower projects lies in their installed capacity and the respective ministerial jurisdiction. Small Hydropower Projects (SHP) are defined as those with an installed capacity of up to 25 MW and are administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). In contrast, large hydropower projects, with capac...


"The Road Just Got Tastier": IKF Brings Malpani's Bakelite to Life

India, April 27 -- Pune, India - For generations, the crunch of a Malpani cream roll and khaari have been the heart of Pune's tea-time. Now, "that legendary taste" is officially taking its first road trip. On April 10, 2026, Malpani officially inaugurated its first-of-its-kind highway outlet, strategically designed to cater to the thousands of travelers who already consider these snacks their favorite travel companions.Turning Consumer Insight into a Pit-Stop RealityThe inspiration for the ...


SIKKIM HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON IRCON, INTERNATIONAL V/S STATE OF SIKKIM AND ORS.

GANGTOK, India, April 27 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment/order on March 24: 1. Heard W.A. No.02 of 2026 and W.A. No.03 of 2026. 2. Both matters came up for admission. We propose to dispose of both these matters together. 3. The Respondents have also entered appearance. 4. We have the advantage of hearing learned Counsel for the Appellant as well as learned Counsel for the Respondents. 5. These matters arise in these appeals from two separate writ petitions filed by la...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON DAYANIDHI JENA V/S STATE OF ORISSA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. The present Criminal Appeal, filed by the appellant is directed against the judgment and order dated 30.04.1993 passed by the learned Special Court, Mayurbhanj, Baripada in 2(c)C.C. Case No.19 of 1991, whereby the appellant has been convicted for the offence under Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act for violation of the Orissa Kerosene Control Order, 1962. On that count, he has been sentenc...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SITARAM JENA AND ORS. V/S STATE OF ORISSA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. The present Criminal Appeal, filed by the appellants is directed against the judgment and order dated 30.05.1992 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Balasore in S.T. No.7/4 of 1989, whereby the appellants have been convicted for the offences under Sections 395/457 of I.P.C. read with Section 9(B)(b) of the Indian Explosives Act. On that count, they have been sentenced to undergo R.I. for seven ...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON DHRUBADUTTA PATEL AND ANR. V/S STATE OF ODISHA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. Two appellants have jointly filed the present appeal assailing the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 10.08.1999/28.08.1999 passed by the learned Judge, Special Court, Sambalpur in T.R. Case No. 52 of 1997, whereby the learned trial court convicted the appellants under Sections 332/34 of IPC and sentenced them to undergo R.I. for six months each. During pendency of the appeal, the appellant...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON GIRISH SATHUA V/S STATE OF ODISHA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. The present Criminal Appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 31.10.1995 passed by the learned District & Sessions Judge, Phulbani in S.T. No.35 of 1994 arising out of G.R. Case No.390 of 1993, whereby the appellant was convicted for the offences under Sections 448 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON PANCHANAN SAHOO AND OTHERS V/S STATE OF ODISHA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. Both the aforementioned Criminal Appeals arise out of the common judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 11.01.2010 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Kendrapara in S.T. Case No.26/2005, whereby the accused persons were acquitted of the charges under Section 148 IPC and Section 3 of the SC & ST (P.A.) Act, but found guilty under Sections 147, 323 and 337 read with Section 149 IPC. The le...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON NARENDRANATH DAS AND OTHERS V/S STATE OF ODISHA

CUTTACK, India, April 27 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on March 26: 1. Both the aforementioned Criminal Appeals arise out of the common judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 11.01.2010 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Kendrapara in S.T. Case No.26/2005, whereby the accused persons were acquitted of the charges under Section 148 IPC and Section 3 of the SC & ST (P.A.) Act, but found guilty under Sections 147, 323 and 337 read with Section 149 IPC. The le...