Month: September 2020

Government decision on ‘National Recruitment Agency’ to be Game-Changer in the recruitment sector that brings Recruitment to the villages and towns, says Dr.Jitendra Singh

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National Recruitment Agency to bring paradigm shift in recruitment system and help meet the aspiration of the youth in finding the right job, experts opined in a Webinar organised by Press Information Bureau, Kolkata on the topic today. Experts from Industry, Government sector along with academicians deliberated and discussed about the potential and role of … Read more

On a steep rise, India conducts more than 4.23 cr tests

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India has exhibited determined resolve to expand the testing which has led to an exponential hike of COVID-19 testing. Starting from a single test in one lab in Pune in January 20202, the daily testing capacity has been scaled up to more than 10 lakh in August 2020. The cumulative tests have crossed 4.23 cr today. 8,46,278 tests were … Read more

One-step laser-based fabrication of self-cleaning metallic surfaces can help prevent rusting

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Ecofriendly self-cleaning surfaces that can protect biomedical and other applications from rusting and bacterial growth may soon be a reality with an ultrafast laser-based process that scientists have developed for fabrication of surfaces without use of coatings or additional surface treatment. Scientists from International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), an … Read more

Landslide susceptibility mapping of Mussoorie and its surrounding areas in Uttarakhand Himalaya

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Like most hill townships, Mussoorie, the popular hill station in Uttarakhand, has witnessed several landslides, probably resulting from an increased spate of developmental activities. The increased disaster hazard has led scientists to map the landslide susceptibility of Mussoorie and surrounding areas, showing that 15 percent of the region is highly susceptible to landslides. Scientists from … Read more

Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Hampi- Inspired by the past; Going into the Future”under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series

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The Ministry of Tourism organised their latest webinar titled Hampi- Inspired by the past; Going into the future on 29th August 2020 under Dekho Apna DeshWebinar series.The webinar was focused on an integrated approach that addresses the needs of Hampi as both heritage site and tourist destination, and addresses social, economic and ecological concerns.Dekho Apna Desh … Read more

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – July, 2020

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The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and … Read more

Bangladesh announces national mourning in honour of former President Pranab Mukherjee

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Expressing profound sadness, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her letter to Prime Minister Modi said that Pranab Mukherjee was a true friend of Bangladesh who was highly revered and loved by the people of Bangladesh. She recalled his steadfast support and contribution in strengthening the relations between the two countries. Calling Pranab Mukherjee a highly … Read more