Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) P. Surya Bhaskar of Devi Fisheries Limited in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinda, emerged as winner of the second edition of the National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition, held during the Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 in Kochi a day before, officials said on Thursday. The event was an initiative of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). It brought together ten trained seafood processing professionals, who demonstrated their culinary skills and technical experti…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) concluded the second National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition during Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 in Kochi, bringing together ten trained seafood processing professionals who demonstrated culinary skills and technical expertise in preparing value-added seafood products, an official statement said on Thursday.In the run-up to the event, MPEDA conducted 50 Seafood Value Addition Training Programs across the east and…
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini on Wednesday departed for New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime partnership and reflecting its enduring seafaring heritage. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Navy said, “Next stop New York!’ Lokayan26 – Strengthening Maritime Ties. Carrying forward the timeless spirit of seafaring and India’s rich maritime heritage, INS Sudarsh…
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Indian naval ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in the United States’ Maryland, underscoring India’s rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the navies of both countries, the Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday. As part of its landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, the vessel reached Baltimore on Friday (local time) after sailing from Norfolk, Virginia. The passage included a transit thro…
Kochi, June 25 (IANS) The political temperature surrounding former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan rose sharply on Thursday after the latter made an ‘unexpected’ appearance before Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Kochi for a second round of questioning this month.What has particularly raised eyebrows is the timing of her visit. Veena had reportedly been directed to appear before the Central agency on June 29.However, in a move that surprised political …
Kochi, June 23 (IANS) The new Health Minister K. Muraleedharan on Tuesday scored a major administrative victory after the Kerala High Court upheld the government’s decision to transfer Reena in connection with the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) transfer row, setting aside the Kerala Administrative Tribunal’s order. The verdict comes as a boost to Muraleedharan, for whom the controversy had turned into a major early challenge after taking charge of the Health portfolio.Reacting to the Hig…
Kochi, June 22 (IANS)The sensational 2017 actress assault case returned to the centre of legal attention on Monday with the Kerala High Court admitting the state government’s appeal challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep and three others, while also seeking enhancement of the punishment awarded to those convicted.The appeal, filed when the Pinarayi Vijayan government was in power, has now moved into the next stage after a Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday responded sharply to media queries on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opening and examining the bank locker of his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL–Exalogic financial transaction case, saying there was nothing to hide.”Yes, they did come home also recently. So you can go with your camera and see what’s there in it. Please go and check,” Vijayan told the media when asked about the ED…
Kochi, June 18 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday intensified its investigation into the alleged international organ trafficking network operating through Kerala, carrying out simultaneous searches at five locations, including private hospitals in Kochi and the residences of suspected intermediaries.The searches are part of the money laundering investigation into an alleged racket that facilitated illegal organ transactions by bringing together donors and recipients through a ne…
Kochi, June 13 (IANS) Travancore Devaswom Board’s former Administrative Officer and Sabarimala gold scam second accused Murari Babu died at a private hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer, here on Saturday.Murari Babu was under investigation in connection with the alleged theft of gold-plated panels from the Sabarimala temple’s door frames and ‘Dwarapalaka’ (guardian deity) sculptures.A native of Perunna in Changanassery, ge died at Amrita Hospital after being diagnosed with c…