Monday 17th August 2026

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Himachal Pradesh Government Moves to Rationalise Administrative Positions

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| The Himachal Pradesh government is set to undertake a major restructuring of its administrative machinery by reducing the number of sanctioned positions across the IAS, IFS and IPS cadres. The move is aimed at ensuring better utilisation of officers and aligning the administrative structure with the actual workload and requirements
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Towards Probity for Prosperity—SECL Launches Three-Month Preventive Vigilance Campaign

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|CMD Harish Duhan inaugurates the campaign; CIL CVO Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathi joins as Guest of Honour through video conferencing South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) launched a three-month Preventive Vigilance Campaign at its Headquarters in Bilaspur today, in accordance with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), New Delhi. The
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India Appoints New Ambassadors to Switzerland and Iraq

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|The Government of India has announced two key diplomatic appointments, reflecting a strategic reshuffle of its foreign service leadership. Soumendu Bagchi, currently Ambassador to Iraq, has been appointed Ambassador to Switzerland, while Ajay A. Kumar, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, will succeed him as Ambassador to Iraq. The appointments strengthen
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Building a Healthier Viksit Bharat: Chhattisgarh Governor flags off Six REC-supported MMUs worth ₹7.21 Crore

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Under the CSR initiative of REC Limited, Governor of Chhattisgarh, Ramen Deka, flagged off six Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), worth Rs.7.21 Crore, at Lok Bhawan, Chhattisgarh, on August 15, 2026. The flag-off ceremony was held in the presence of Satyaban Sahoo, Chief Project Manager (CPM), Regional Office Raipur, REC Limited,
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin Announces New Central Office Bearers

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin has announced a major organizational restructuring, appointing key national office bearers across various posts. These new leadership appointments across state units and central coordination roles come into effect immediately to strengthen party administration and operational outreach nationwide. National Vice Presidents Smt. Vasundhara Raje Scindia:
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GMDC Strengthens Core Lignite Business with 22% Volume Growth in Q1 FY27

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has recorded a strong 22% year-on-year growth in lignite volumes during the first quarter of FY27, underscoring the continued momentum in its core mining operations and its role in strengthening the availability of reliable domestic fuel. GMDC’s lignite volume increased to 24.1 lakh metric tonnes (MT)
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Punjab & Sind Bank Strengthens CSR Commitment with ₹50 Lakh Assam Relief Contribution

Aug 16th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Punjab & Sind Bank has extended its support to relief and recovery efforts in Assam by contributing ₹50 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Assam, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting communities during times of need and extending
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Sajid Farid Shapoo: Distinguished Service and Vigilance Leadership in National Security

Aug 16th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| The conferment of the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) on Sajid Farid Shapoo, Additional Director General, Department of Defence Production, on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, recognises a career marked by courage, professional excellence, integrity and an enduring commitment to public service. A 1998-batch Indian Police Service officer
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RECPDCL Hands Over Vizag Power Transmission Limited, a SPV of Inter State Transmission Project, to M/s Adani Energy Solutions Limited

Aug 15th, 2026 | By

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, handed over Vizag Power Transmission Limited, the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to the successful bidder, M/s Adani Energy Solutions Limited, on 14 August, 2026. M/s Adani Energy Solutions Limited emerged as the
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NBCC Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotism, Inclusiveness and Social Responsibility

Aug 15th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| NBCC (India) Limited celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and a strong message of inclusiveness, unity and social responsibility at its project site at Leisure Valley, Noida Extension. The celebrations were marked by the unfurling of the national flag by Dr. K.P.M. Swami, CMD, NBCC, in the presence
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