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Shri Anugraha Narayana Das Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts

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01 May 2026

Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a seasoned officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service and alumnus of Utkal University and University of Ljubljana, has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts. With over 30 years of experience, he has held key positions in various ministries, significantly contributing to procurement policies and financial oversight.

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NCB Busts Major Cocaine Syndicate in Mumbai Under Operation WHITE STRIKE

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) executed a significant anti-narcotics operation titled WHITE STRIKE, dismantling a large cocaine trafficking network in the Mumbai region. In a coordinated effort, officials seized 349 kg of high-grade cocaine, valued at approximately ₹1,745 crore, across strategic locations in Navi Mumbai and Thane. The operation,

The Great Nicobar Project: Balancing National Interests and Environmental Concerns

The Great Nicobar Project is a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering India's maritime presence in the Andaman Sea while ensuring environmental conservation and respecting indigenous rights. The project serves crucial strategic and economic purposes by enhancing maritime and defense capabilities and establishing a major international transshipment terminal. It

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Hosts Atmanirbhar Panchayat Workshop

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing an outreach workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad. The initiative focuses on enhancing the financial independence of Panchayats through bankable projects and increased Own Source Revenue. The event will see participation from

Inauguration of Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, through its autonomous institute, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, has launched a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. This facility aims to enhance weather observation and model prediction under the Mission Mausam initiative by employing advanced meteorological instruments

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NCB Busts Major Cocaine Syndicate in Mumbai Under Operation WHITE STRIKE

The Great Nicobar Project: Balancing National Interests and Environmental Concerns

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Hosts Atmanirbhar Panchayat Workshop

Inauguration of Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University