The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted the Navy’s second Deep Submergnce Rescue Vessel (DSRV) to Indonesia as search and rescue efforts to locate missing Indonesian Navy submarine KRI Nanggalaare racing against time.
Month: April 2021
** 4 cryogenic tanks for transporting oxygen being airlifted from Singapore
A C-17 aircraft of the IAF took off from the Hindon airbase in the outskirts of Delhi for Singapore’s Changi airport early on Saturday morning.
After loading the tanks, the aircraft is expected to land at Panagarh air base in West Bengal this evening, another official said.
** On Panchayati Raj Day, Congress launches digital platform ‘INC TV’
The ‘INC TV’ will highlight news which the government does not allow to be published, so as to enable people to know what is happening in the country, AICC secretary Pranav Jha said.
The Congress has been accusing the mainstream media of not showing the party’s views, alleging that it is only highlighting the government’s version.
** Jackfruit gets a brand name ‘Thalir’
The first ever jackfruit collection and processing centre, organised under the aegis of the State government under the Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam (VFPCK), has launched sale of jackfruit, ready to eat, under the brand name ‘Thalir.’
** Navy sends two ships with oxygen cylinders to Lakshadweep
** Bengaluru singer Saahas Patil’s single ‘California’ is about his life in Los Angeles
Saahas was previously the lead singer of the Bengaluru-based band Allegro Fudge
Five years ago, Saahas Patil was awaiting his turn at an open-mic night for singer-songwriters at State Social House, a chic gastropub on Sunset Boulevard, California; there were 10 others in the line-up.
** Justice N.V. Ramana sworn in as 48th Chief Justice of India
He will have a tenure of a little over one year
** Abu Dhabi Crown Prince honours Indian business tycoon Yusuffali with top civilian award
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured Indian-origin businessman Yusuffali MA and 11 other individuals with Abu Dhabi’s top civilian award for their noble and charitable contributions to the community.
** Kerala man working as lab technician in Oman wins Dh 2 million in ‘Mahzooz’ draw
A Kerala man staying in Oman has become the sole winner of the second-tier prize in the ‘Mahzooz’ draw in Dubai and has bagged a cash prize of Dh. 2 million.
Antony, a 39-year-old man hails from Cochin in Kerala and works as a lab technician and has been a resident of Oman for 16 years now. He matched five out of six winning numbers (9-10-16-17-34-36) last Saturday, making him Mahzooz’s fourth millionaire this year. The prize was rolled over to Dh2M after no one won the second prize during the March 20 draw. The first prize of Dh50M is also yet to be won.
** 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur: SGPC to limit celebrations
Bibi Jagir Kaur said that the decision has been taken after holding discussions with government officials