Centre Merges 4 Medals into One as 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak'
The Centre merged, with immediate effect, four existing Home Minister's medals to institute one new medal named 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak'.
The new medal is named after merging the Union Home Minister's Special Operation Medal, the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation, Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalata Padak and the Union Home Minister's Awards for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science.
Additional Secretary Rakesh Kumar Singh said that the Union Home Minister is pleased to institute the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak to be conferred on members of the police forces, security organisations and intelligence wing/branch/special branch of states/Union Territories, Central Police Organisations (CPOs), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), National Security Guard/Assam Rifles, and Forensic Science (Central/State/Union Territories) throughout the Indian Union in consideration for excellence in operations in areas such as counter-terrorism, border action, arms control, Left Wing Extremism, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operation.
Feb 01, 2024
Three young Indian Scientists Receive Prestigious UK Award
The UK named nine scientists, including three researchers of Indian descent, as recipients of a prestigious award for young scientists who are advancing science and improving the world. The UK's Blavatnik Awards for young scientists honour research in three categories—Chief Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Life Sciences, that is revolutionising technology, medicine, and our understanding of the world.
The three researchers of Indian descent - Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat received grants totalling 480,000 pounds.