January, 2022 -

Kerala’s Kumbalanghi to be India’s first sanitary-napkin free village

January 17, 2022

Kerala’s Kumbalanghi is set to become the country’s first sanitary napkin-free panchayat. This move is a part of the ‘Avalkayi’ initiative, which is being implemented in the Ernakulam parliamentary constituency, in association with the “Thingal Scheme” of HLL Management Academy’s and Indian Oil Corporation. Under this initiative, menstrual cups will be distributed to women aged 18 …

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Defence Ministry sets up Raksha Pension Shikayat Nivaran Portal

January 17, 2022

The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has set up an online Raksha Pension Shikayat Nivaran Portal to resolve pension-related grievances of ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents. The portal will allow them to lodge grievances directly with the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), he stated on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day. Buy Prime Test Series …

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Jitendra Singh launched AI-driven Start-Up for Water Purification by IIT alumni

January 17, 2022

Union Minister of State (I/C) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven Start-Up by Indian Institute Technology (IIT) alumni for water purification through innovative technology with financial support from Technology Development Board (TDB). The facility aims to provide clean drinking water at a price much lesser than the market price. …

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Goalkeeper Savita Punia named captain of India Women’s Hockey team

January 17, 2022

Goalkeeper Savita Punia will lead India at the upcoming women’s Asia Cup in Muscat as Hockey India named a strong 18-member squad for the event, including 16 players that featured at the Tokyo Olympics. Since regular skipper Rani Rampal is recovering from an injury in Bengaluru, Savita will lead the side in the tournament, which …

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Shersingh B Khyalia appointed as CEO of Adani Power

January 17, 2022

The Board of Directors of Adani Power Limited (APL), a subsidiary of Adani Group, approved the appointment of Shersingh B Khyalia as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adani Powers with effect from 11th January 2022. He is a Chartered Accountant, who has served as the Managing Director in Gujarat Power Corporation. Earlier, Khyalia has …

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RBI released Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-21

January 17, 2022

Reserve Bank of India has released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for 2020-21, which has been prepared for the 9-month period (July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021) in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March’ with effect from July 1, 2020. …

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World’s largest Khadi National Flag displayed at Longewala

January 17, 2022

The world’s largest national flag, made of Khadi fabric was put to display to celebrate the “Army Day” on January 15, 2022. It was displayed at Longewala, along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer. Longewala was the centre stage of the historic battle of 1971 between India and Pakistan. It will be the fifth …

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Tasnim Mir became the World No 1 in Badminton U-19 Girls Singles

January 17, 2022

Tasnim Mir became the first Indian to grab World no 1 in Under-19 (U-19) Girls Singles category with 10,810 points in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) Junior rankings. She is followed by Mariia Golubeva from Russia and Lucia Rodriguez from Spain. In 2021, she won 3 Junior International Tournaments held in Bulgaria, France and …

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Former West Indies Cricketer Clive Lloyd Receives Knighthood

January 17, 2022

Former West Indies Captain Clive Lloyd received Knighthood from Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle, for his services towards the game of cricket. On the same day, England’s world cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was awarded with CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by Prince William for his services towards …

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Lakshya Sen defeats Loh Kean Yew to win maiden Super 500 title

January 17, 2022

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen has defeated World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, in the men’s singles final of India Open 2022 to secure his maiden Super 500 title. The 20-year-old Sen gained victory over Yew in straight games 24-22, 21-17. The 2022 India Open (badminton), officially Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2022, was held at …

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Monthly Archives: January 2022

Kerala’s Kumbalanghi to be India’s first sanitary-napkin free village

Defence Ministry sets up Raksha Pension Shikayat Nivaran Portal

Jitendra Singh launched AI-driven Start-Up for Water Purification by IIT alumni

Goalkeeper Savita Punia named captain of India Women’s Hockey team

Shersingh B Khyalia appointed as CEO of Adani Power

RBI released Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-21

World’s largest Khadi National Flag displayed at Longewala

Tasnim Mir became the World No 1 in Badminton U-19 Girls Singles

Former West Indies Cricketer Clive Lloyd Receives Knighthood

Lakshya Sen defeats Loh Kean Yew to win maiden Super 500 title

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