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1 HSL CMD receives PSU Samarpan Award by Gov Connect

Hindustan Shipyard Limited's (HSL) Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) Cmde Hemant Khatri has been honoured with the esteemed 'PSU Samarpan Award' by Gov Connect at the award ceremony held in New Delhi, an official statement said.

According to an official statement, 'PSU Samarpan Award' by Gov Connect, an initiative by ilouge Media, recognised the exemplary leadership of HSL's CMD for driving the transformation of the shipyard and inspiring countless individual within the industry.

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2 Vivek Kolhe Elected as IFFCO Director

Vivek Bipindada Kolhe, the Chairman of Sahkar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe Co-operative Sugar Factory, has been elected as a Director of Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-op Ltd (IFFCO) New Delhi.

the cornerstone of India's agricultural landscape, stands as a beacon of support for farmers nationwide. Kolhe's representation of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Goa on the esteemed board of directors signifies a bright future for cooperative endeavors in these regions.

Kolhe's extensive experience in the cooperative sector, coupled with his past role as RGB of IFFCO, positions him as a formidable advocate for farmers' rights and interests. His commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and empowering farmers is a testament to his visionary leadership.

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3 ISRO successfully tests 3D-printed rocket engine

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday (May 9) successfully tested a liquid rocket engine made with the help of additive manufacturing technology — commonly known as 3D printing.

The engine, PS4, which is used as the engine for the fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), was redesigned by ISRO for production using 3D printing.

Here is a look at what 3D printing is, how it works, and why ISRO made an engine using this technology.

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4 Telecom Department Directs Operators To Block Over 28,000 Mobile Handsets For Cyber Fraud

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has ordered telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets for their alleged link with cyber crimes. It has also directed the telecom operators to carry out the immediate verification of 20 lakh mobile connections, according to an official statement on Friday, April 10. To protect citizens from digital threats, DOT, Home Ministry and State Police have joined hands to stop the misuse of telecom resources in cyber crimes and financial frauds.

“This collaborative effort aims to dismantle the networks of fraudsters and protect citizens from digital threats,” DOT said in a statement. An analysis carried out by MHA and state police has revealed that 28,200 mobile headsets were misused in cybercrimes. “The DoT further analysed and found that a staggering 20 lakh numbers were used with these mobile handsets.” read the statement.

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5 Matrilineal Meghalaya gets first woman DGP

Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, a hill State dominated by three matrilineal ethnic communities.

A 1992 batch Indian Police Service officer, she will replace Lajja Ram Bishnoi who will retire on May 19.

Ms. Nongrang belongs to the Khasi community and is currently the Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defence. She served as the acting DGP in 2021.

The Khasis are a matrilineal community. The other two matrilineal communities of the State are Garos and Jaintias.

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6 Punjabi poet Padma Shri Surjit Patar passes away at 79

Surjit Patar, 79, a renowned Punjabi poet who received the Padma Shri, passed away at his home near Barewal Colony on Saturday morning.

As reported by PTI, Patar's family members stated that he passed away peacefully in his sleep. His demise has elicited sorrow from various political figures, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who described it as a “significant loss for the Punjabi literary world".

Patar's poetic works include ‘Hawa Vich Likhe Harf’, ‘Hanere Vich Sulagdi Varanmala’, ‘Patjhar Di Pazeb’, ‘Lafzaan Di Dargah’ and 'Surzameen'.

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7 Nepal’s mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 29th time, beats own record

Nepal’s legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world’s highest peak for the 29th time.

The 54-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, according to Rakesh Gurung, director at the Tourism Department in the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.

The expedition was organised by the Seven Summit Treks and had 20 climbers. They scaled Everest on Sunday morning, said Thani Guragain, a senior staff at the Seven Summit Treks.

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8 SAIL-Bhilai to set up Chhattisgarh's first 15-Mw floating solar plant

Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), the Chhattisgarh-based arm of the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), will install the state's first 15-megawatt (MW) floating solar project in its Maroda-1 reservoir to improve its carbon footprint. The steel major is undertaking various projects to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy, and promote renewable energy.

“In a major step towards this, Bhilai Steel Plant has taken up the project of installation of a 15 MW capacity floating solar plant in its Maroda-1 reservoir,” a BSP spokesperson said. The project is being implemented through NTPC-SAIL Power Supply Company Limited (NSPCL), a 50:50 joint venture company of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and SAIL. The solar plant will be set up in Durg district.

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9 United Nations proclaims May 25 as World Football Day

Football fans around the world will now have a day to celebrate the world's most popular sport every year -- May 25.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day. The sport is called soccer in the United States.

The day marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions which took place on May 25, 1924 during the summer Olympic Games held in Paris, according to the resolution.

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus with a bang of the gavel by its president, Dennis Francis, to applause from diplomats in the assembly chamber. It was co-sponsored by more than 160 countries.

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10 Happy International Nurses Day 2024

International Nurses Day commemorates the birth of Florence Nightingale and acknowledges her pioneering contributions to modern nursing. Since 1965, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has observed this day to honour nurses’ invaluable contributions and sacrifices in society.

In 1974, May 12 was designated as International Nurses Day to recognise their vital role in healthcare alongside doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists and surgeons. Each year, the ICN distributes resources and evidence for nurses and the public, while people express their gratitude and appreciation for nurses’ dedication and hard work through messages and greetings. To mark this occasion, here are some WhatsApp messages and greetings to share.

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