Mungeli — Amid the scorching summer heat, a severe water crisis has triggered widespread anger and frustration among residents across several neighborhoods of the town. While authorities across the state claim to be working on a war footing to tackle summer water shortages, the ground reality in Mungeli paints a completely different picture, with citizens … Read more
MUNGELI, CHHATTISGARH |Widespread public anger erupted in Mungeli after a brief storm and light rainfall on Tuesday evening triggered a major power outage that left several parts of the city without electricity throughout the night. Residents have accused the local electricity department of gross negligence, poor emergency preparedness, and failing to respond to consumer complaints … Read more
RAIGARH, CHHATTISGARH | In a major crackdown on illegal online cricket betting during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Raigarh Police conducted coordinated raids at three separate locations in Raigarh city under a special anti-gambling initiative named “Operation Ankush.” The large-scale operation, carried out under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shashi … Read more
MUMBAI : JSW Infrastructure Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing ports and logistics infrastructure companies and part of the JSW Group, announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors approved the results on Friday and also recommended a 45% final … Read more
Mumbai : State-owned lender Bank of Baroda has approved a major capital fundraising plan of up to ₹6,000 crore through the issuance of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) and Tier II bonds, as the bank looks to strengthen its capital base and support future business growth. The decision was approved during a meeting of the bank’s … Read more
Mumbai : Two major Indian public sector companies — Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) — have announced the dates for their Board meetings to approve the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. Investors are closely watching both companies for earnings performance, … Read more
New Delhi : Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), one of India’s leading public sector power financing companies, has announced the incorporation of two new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies through its wholly owned subsidiary, PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), to facilitate the development of critical intra-state transmission infrastructure projects in the state of Maharashtra. The newly … Read more
Mungeli — A major controversy has erupted in the municipal area of Mungeli after several dead cows were allegedly found dumped at a garbage disposal site instead of being given a proper and respectful burial or cremation. The incident has triggered widespread anger among residents, cow protection activists, and religious groups across the town. According … Read more
In a significant ruling emphasizing transparency and fairness in public recruitment, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has quashed the appointment of a Revenue Sub-Inspector in Bhatapara nearly 13 years after the selection process was completed. The court found serious irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the Municipal Council, including the exclusion of an eligible … Read more
High Court of Chhattisgarh has designated 11 advocates as Senior Advocates in a significant development for the state’s legal fraternity. The official notification was issued by Registrar General Rajneesh Srivastava following approval by the Full Court. The appointments have been made under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Chhattisgarh High Court (Designation … Read more
Mumbai, India | India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), is preparing to launch a major international fundraising initiative as part of its capital and resource mobilization strategy for the financial year 2026–27. The bank has informed the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited that the Executive Committee … Read more
New Delhi, India | State-owned fertiliser companies Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2026–27 to strengthen fertiliser availability and improve supply chain coordination across key agricultural regions in India. The agreement was formally signed by S. Sakthimani, … Read more
Mumbai, India | BEML Land Assets Limited has announced that Shantanu Roy will continue to hold the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for another year following approval from the Ministry of Defence. According to the company’s official communication, the extension has been granted by the President of India and will remain effective … Read more
Mumbai, India | A senior delegation from the Royal Netherlands Navy visited Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) as part of ongoing efforts to deepen maritime and defence cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The high-level delegation was led by Rob de Wit, Major General and Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, along with Marisa Gerards, … Read more
New Delhi, India | State-owned coal mining company Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has announced the appointment of Sambeet Saurav Nayak as the company’s new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and strong corporate governance. The company stated that Nayak has officially assumed charge of the position and will oversee vigilance administration … Read more
Mumbai, India | Public sector lender Central Bank of India has announced a change in its Board of Directors following the completion of the tenure of Priavrat Sharma. According to a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and the BSE Limited, Priavrat Sharma ceased to be Director of the bank … Read more
New Delhi, India | State-owned mining company Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has announced that its Board of Directors will meet on May 15, 2026, to consider a series of important financial and strategic matters, including approval of its FY2025–26 financial results, recommendation of a final dividend, and major fundraising proposals aimed at supporting future expansion … Read more
New Delhi, India | India’s largest power generation company, NTPC Limited, has announced that it will acquire the remaining 26% equity stake in NTPC EDMC Waste Solutions Private Limited (NEWS) from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), making the waste-to-energy company a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. The development follows the signing of a termination agreement … Read more
New Delhi, India | State-owned mining company Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has announced the appointment of Kulveer Singh Yadav as Part-time Official (Government Nominee) Director on the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 7, 2026. The appointment was formally disclosed to both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation … Read more
New Delhi, India: Public Relations Society Delhi (PRSD) celebrated National PR Day with a grand event at the Press Club of India, recognizing several distinguished veterans for their exceptional contributions to public relations, corporate communications, journalism, and media outreach. The ceremony brought together senior communication professionals, media veterans, branding experts, and industry leaders from across … Read more
Bengaluru, India | Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has been declared the winner in the Aerospace & Defence category at the prestigious 4th edition of the Free Press Journal and CareEdge Annual Report Awards 2026. The recognition highlights BEL’s commitment to excellence in corporate reporting, transparency, governance standards, and stakeholder communication … Read more
