ITC Q1 results: Net profit steady at ₹4,912 crore, revenue upgrade 20% y-o-y

India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, ITC Ltd on Friday, August 1, reported a steady standalone net profit of ₹4,912 crore for the April-June quarter as against ₹4,917 crore in the same period last year. However, the company’s operating revenue during the quarter under review grew 20% y-o-y to ₹21,059 crore as against ₹17,593…

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‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ wins big at 71st National Film Awards

Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani took home two major awards at the prestigious 71st National Film Awards (2023, Feature Films category).The film received Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for its captivating blend of emotion, heritage, and contemporary storytelling. It also won Best Choreography for the magnificent and lively song “Dhindora Baje…

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Veterinary Health-cum-Infertility Camp Conducted in Wandoor and Humphreygunj to Enhance Cattle Productivity

Wandoor & Humphreygunj, July 30: In a concerted effort to improve livestock health and reproductive efficiency, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), organized a Veterinary Health-cum-Infertility Camp across villages under Wandoor and Humphreygunj Panchayats. The camp addressed a critical…

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‘Spice Pravah’ Plantation Drive Launched in Little Andaman to Promote Sustainable Spice Cultivation

Little Andaman, July 31: In a major push toward sustainable agriculture and regional economic development, the Department of Agriculture, Little Andaman zone, launched the ‘Spice Pravah’ plantation drive on July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to expand spice cultivation—particularly black pepper—across the Union Territory, with active participation from farmers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and field officials….

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KVIB conducting training for Postal Department Staff on the physical verification in A&N Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Khadi and Village Industries Board organized a two-day training program for officials of the Department of Posts under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The training aimed to equip postal personnel with the skills required for physical verification of PMEGP units in the Islands. The training included classroom instruction…

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Spice Pravah, a drive launched in Little Andaman, aims to promote black pepper cultivation

The Department of Agriculture in the Little Andaman zone, in collaboration with other Union Territory zones, launched an extensive plantation program under the ‘Spice Pravah’ initiative on July 31, 2025, with the objective of increasing the area designated for spice cultivation. The event was officially inaugurated by Shri Parmanathan, Pramukh of the Panchayat Samiti in…

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For ‘Jawan’ movie, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to win the First National Award

Shah Rukh Khan is likely to win his first National Film Award in the Best Actor category for his highly regarded performance in Jawan, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema. The 71st National Film Awards will deliver the prize, provided it is officially announced. The announcement is anticipated later in Delhi. For more than…

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