“AWARDS”

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke, Sikkim Disaster Authority Honoured with Subhas Chandra Bose National Award 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke has been awarded the Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster Management 2026 in the individual category for her exceptional contributions in disaster management. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has been selected for the award in the institutional category. These awards honour outstanding efforts in disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, recognising exemplary contributions across India.

“SPORTS”

ITBP Clinches Title at 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship in Kargil, Ladakh

The 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship concluded at the Biamathang Ice Hockey Ground, Kargil, Ladakh. ITBP won the men’s final by defeating the Ladakh Scouts team of the Indian Army.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

New Plant Species Discovered in Nagaland Forests

Researchers from Nagaland University have recorded a new plant species in the high-altitude forests of Nagaland, reinforcing the northeastern region’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. The discovery also highlights the critical role played by community-protected forests in conserving rare and undocumented flora. The newly identified species, named “Hoya nagaensis”, was found during botanical surveys in remote forest areas that have remained largely unexplored by scientists.

Madhya Pradesh Declares 2026 as Year of Agriculture

Madhya Pradesh will observe 2026 as the ‘year of agriculture’, Governor Mangu Bhai Patel announced while addressing the State-level function marking the 77th Republic Day in Bhopal. The declaration underscores the State government’s focus on strengthening agriculture and allied sectors as the backbone of the rural economy.

Bihar Regiment Centre Marks 5th Battalion Raising Day

The Bihar Regiment Centre (BRC) observed the 64th Raising Day of the 5th Battalion at Danapur cantonment, Patna, on Wednesday with full military traditions and tributes to fallen soldiers. The commemoration highlighted the battalion’s legacy of disciplined service, operational professionalism and continued contribution to national security across diverse theatres and missions.

Captain Hansja Sharma Makes History as Rudra Helicopter Pilot

Captain Hansja Sharma has scripted a historic first by becoming the Indian Army’s first woman officer qualified to fly the Rudra Armed Helicopter. Her achievement marks a major milestone for Army Aviation and reflects the steady expansion of women’s roles in frontline combat and high-risk operational domains. At just 27, her qualification signals a shift where operational capability, rather than gender, defines combat leadership in the armed forces.

Maharashtra Launches India’s First Menopause Clinics

Maharashtra has become the first state in India to establish dedicated menopause clinics within government hospitals and urban health facilities, marking a significant step towards women-centric public healthcare. The initiative aims to address the long-ignored physical and mental health challenges faced by women during menopause through structured and accessible medical support.