Month: January 2021

Union Education Minister virtually interacts with students of Kendriya Vidyalaya across the country

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Union Minister for Education and Chairman, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually interacted with the students of KendriyaVidyalayas across the Country. The Minister attended the programme from KV Andrewsganj, New Delhi and answered the queries of the students. During the interaction program, the students asked questions related to various fields and subjects. Replying to … Read more

Update on COVID-19 Vaccination

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The third day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was also conducted successfully. Total of 3,81,305 beneficiaries have been vaccinated till today through 7,704 sessions, as per the provisional report. 1,48,266 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 5 pm today, the third day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight. S. No. State/UT … Read more

Kiren Rijiju inaugurates Khelo India State Centre of Excellence at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Kiren Rijiju launched the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Mhalunge-Balewadi in Pune on Monday. This is the 9th KISCE formally inaugurated by the Union Minister so far and the Maharashtra-based sports complex will focus on three Priority Olympic disciplines … Read more

TRIFED Exchanges MoU with IFFDC to Promote Livelihood Generation of Tribal People

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TRIFED, as the nodal agency working for the empowerment of tribals, is focusing its efforts on  finding new ways to improve the lives and the livelihoods of the tribal people. As a part of its continued efforts, TRIFED has been partnering with like-minded organisations to create synergies together. TRIFED and Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-operative Ltd (IFFDC) have … Read more

India’s Total Recovered Cases leap past Active Cases by more than 1cr

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In a landmark achievement, India’s total recovered cases have leaped over the Active caseload by more than one crore today. The total number of recoveries has touched 1,02,11,342 while the Active Cases in the country stand at 2,08,012 today. The gap between the two has progressively grown to touch 1,00,03,330. The total recovered cases are nearly 50 times the active … Read more

YEAR END REVIEW-2020: DST, M/o Science & Technology

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Major Highlights:20 Major Success Stories of DST in 2020 The major challenges that 2020 put before the world helped India emerge as a forerunner in underscoring the critical role of science and technology in bringing positive transformations for a safe, secure, better society well prepared for the future. The country pole-vaulted into one of the … Read more

KVIC to sign two MOUs with Ministry of Tribal Affairs tomorrow aimed at creating local employment, strengthen Khadi artisans and the tribal population

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The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs will tomorrow ie Tuesday (January 19th) sign two MoUs. While one MOU is regarding the purchase of Khadi fabric for tribal students, the other MOU is on partnering of Tribal Affairs Ministry with KVIC as an implementing agency for Prime Minister Employment … Read more

Vice President suggests corporates to encourage whistle-blowing mechanism

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The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu today suggested all corporates to consciously encourage whistle-blowing mechanism and provide adequate safeguards for the protection of whistleblowers. Delivering the Convocation Address at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, the Vice President stressed that it was important to ensure transparency and accountability in all matters of … Read more

Prime Minister performs Bhoomi-Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail

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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project via video conference today. Gujarat Governor, Union Home Minister, Gujarat Chief Minister and Union Housing & Urban Affairs Minister were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated Ahmedabad and Surat for the … Read more

Government of India strengthens cargo handling capacity of Chabahar Port, Iran

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India has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Iran’s Chabahar port, with a total contract value of over USD 25 Million under a contract agreement for supply of 6 MHC. The consignment of cranes arrived from Marghera port, Italy has been unloaded successfully on 18th January, 2021 at Chabahar port and presently undergoing trials run. … Read more

A national delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) meets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss service matters related to different departments.

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A national delegation of BharatiyaMazdoorSangh (BMS) today met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh and discussed with him service matters related to different departments. The delegation consisted of members from different wings of the BMS including BharatiyaPratirakshaMazdoorSangh (BPMS), … Read more

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education

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The National Education Policy, 2020 is the third in the series of National Education Policies (1968 and 1986 modified in 1992) in India and is the first education policy of the 21st century. NEP 2020 covers wider spectrum of school education from pre-primary to senior secondary. The recommendations given have varied timelines as the policy is … Read more

Answers to Your Questions About the Galaxy S21 Series from Samsung Mobile Executives

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  Galaxy Unpacked 2021 has just wrapped up, which means the countdown to the Galaxy S21 series’ launch is officially on!   Given just how jam-packed this particular Unpacked was – and how feature-packed Samsung’s newest flagships are – those who tuned into the livestream event may still have a few questions about what the Galaxy … Read more

Rajasthan High Court : 85 vacancies for the District Judge : apply online

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The Rajasthan High Court has sought applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 85 vacant posts of District Judge. Candidates willing to work on these posts can apply online through the website by 27 January 2021. Educational Qualifications Candidates should have a Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution. With knowledge of Hindi written … Read more

KPSC FDA hall ticket 2021 released; here’s direct link

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Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the admit card for the Assistant/ First Division Assistant recruitment exam on its official website. Candidates who have applied for the examination can visit the official website of the KPSC — kpscrecruitment.in — to check and download their admit card. KSPC has scheduled to conduct the Assistant/ First … Read more

Ministry of Tourism organises ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”

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The Ministry of Tourism organised an interesting webinar titled “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”  on 16th January, 2021 as a part of  ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ Webinar series. The Webinar  focused on promoting and showcasing the rich Buddhist Heritage in India and highlighted the major destinations visited by Buddha personally across the country besides showcasing the Buddhist … Read more

Rohit Yoge’s InAir Records Unveils “Iss Baar Nahi”

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As promised, entrepreneur Rohit Yoge’s own music label ‘InAir Records is out with its first stunning and youth centric single ‘Iss Baar Nahi’. InAir Records is a brainchild of Rohit Yoge who has been in entertainment industry since last 12 years. He is the Founder of Yoge Entertainment Private Limited and Verified Network India (Digital … Read more

Details of the eight trains flagged off today and the Railway projects inaugurated by Hon’ble Narendra Modi

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Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 8 new trains from various destinations to Kevadiya and inaugurated the Dabhoi – Chandod Gauge converted Broad Gauge rail line (18 km), new Broad Gauge railway line from Chandod to Kevadiya (32 km), Newly electrified Pratapnagar – Kevadiya section (80 km), the new station buildings of Dabhoi Jn., … Read more

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched several projects in Bagalkot district of Karnataka

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The Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched several projects in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. On his two-day visit to Karnataka, the Union Home Minister today inaugurated the expansion project of a Sugar Mill and the 75th branch of Vijaya Bank. He also laid the foundation stone of Ayurvedic Medical College and several farming projects. On this … Read more

Sports Ministry decides to name all new, upgraded sporting facilities after sportspersons

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In an effort to honour sporting heroes of the country, the Sports Ministry has taken a decision to name all upcoming and upgraded sporting facilities of the Sports Authority of India, after renowned athletes, who have contributed to sports in India. In the first leg, the newly built air-conditioned wrestling hall and the learners swimming … Read more

Technology Transfer Agreements to bring country’s first indigenous device for correcting ballooning of brain arteries & device for healing of heart hole

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Indians will soon have access to the country’s first indigenous flow diverter stent for diverting blood flow away from localized ballooning of arteries in the brain and a device that promotes better healing of the hole in the heart. Nitinol-based occluder devices, which are presently used to heal Atrial Septal Defect(ASD) or hole in the … Read more

Road Safety Month to be inaugurated tomorrow

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National Road Safety Month is all set to be inaugurated tomorrow, to build awareness about road safety and reduce road accidents in India. The inaugural function is slated for tomorrow in Vigyan Bhavan , where it will be launched by Union Minister for DefenceShRajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways & MSME, … Read more

India scales a landmark peak- Active Cases dip below 2% of the Total Cases for the first time

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India continues on its steady trajectory of reporting a sustained downfall in the daily new cases and consequential decline in the active cases. For the first time, India’s share of Active Cases within the total Positive Cases has shrunk below 2% (1.98)%.   In the last 24 hours, 15,144 daily cases have been recorded. The Active Caseload of … Read more

MPUAT inks MoU with Gujarat company for seed production of hybrid maize variety

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Udaipur : Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT) has inked a MoU with a Gujarat based company INDO US Bio-tech Limited for the production and marketing of Pratap Maize 3, a hybrid variety developed by the university for the farmers of Zone 5 four states viz. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. “We have … Read more

First electric engine-hauled passenger train arrives Udaipur

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Udaipur : Train number 02993 Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Udaipur popularly known as Chetak express on Sunday became the first electric locomotive-hauled passenger train to reach Udaipur. The train left Delhi on Saturday at 7.35pm and reached Udaipur on Sunday morning at 7.30am. Railway sources said the train reached ahead of its schedule as the diesel engine train … Read more

JFA demands stern actions against lady scribe abusers

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Guwahati: Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA), expressing serious concerns over an unprecedented incident of abusing a lady scribe of a city based Assamese daily newspaper at Guwahati Press Club during a formal press meet by the organizers, demanded exemplary punishments to the verbal and physical abusers. Media reports and personal inputs from the victim reporter reveal … Read more

Update on COVID-19 Vaccination, 1,91,181 beneficiaries were vaccinated

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In a major leap in India’s public health history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the COVID-19 vaccine drive in the country, the world’s largest vaccination drive so far. The first day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully.  A total of 3,352 sessions were held wherein 1,91,181 beneficiaries were vaccinated as per the provisional reports. Additional 3,429 beneficiaries were vaccinated … Read more

PM to perform Bhoomi Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project on 18th January

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project on 18th January at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Gujarat Governor, Union Home Minister, Gujarat Chief Minister and Union Housing & Urban Affairs Minister will be present on the occasion. The Metro Projects will provide an … Read more

Sanitization and Surveillance drills intensified in the National Zoological Park,Delhi.

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National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi houses both captive and free ranging birds, including local migratory waterfowls and waders in its premises. Therefore, NZP has been strictly following the protocols and guidelines issued by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India and Animal Husbandry Department of … Read more

Al Ain Zoo launches a new experience that allows guests to get close to penguins

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AL AIN : As temperature drops, guests of Al Ain Zoo will be welcomed with the unique view of penguins parading around the Birds exhibit area in groups or individually amongst visitors near the Birds Exhibit in a first-time experience. Commenting in this experience, Mayas Ahmad Al-Qarqaz Director of the Animal Welfare Department at the … Read more

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates three different projects in Bengaluru

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The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated three different projects in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Greeting the people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, Amit Shah, in his address on the occasion, said that ‘Vaccination’, an important stage in the fight against Corona, started today under leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah said that … Read more

Indo Nepal Rail connectivity gets a vital boost

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The section Jayanagar-Kurtha, 34.90 Km is a part of Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas rail (68.72 KM) project which has entirely been funded by Government of India.   As first phase of this project, the rail line from Jayanagar in Madhubani district, Bihar has been connected to Kurtha in Nepal and will be extended up to Bijalpura by March 2021. … Read more

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani addresses the closing ceremony of 24th National Youth Festival in presence of Sh Kiren Rijiju

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Union Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the closing ceremony of 24th National Youth Festival (NYF) in the presence of Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi today. The festival was celebrated in a hybrid mode from 20th December, 2020 in … Read more

Disruption and diversification are the two big USPs of our start-ups: PM Modi

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Disruption and diversification are the two big USPs of our start-ups: PM Modi   The Prime Minister said that the biggest USP of the startup world is its disruption and diversification capacity. He was addressing ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ today via video conferencing today. Disruption, as startups are giving rise to new approaches, new … Read more

Start-ups are playing a crucial role in making India self-reliant: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the contribution of India startups towards Aatamnirbharta during corona crisis. He was addressing ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ today via video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister pointed out that 45 per cent startups are in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, working as the brand ambassadors of … Read more

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of 97th Battalion of Rapid Action Force at Bhadravathi in Karnataka

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The Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of 97th Battalion of Rapid Action Force (RAF) at Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. On this occasion Union Minister of Coal & Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Deputy Chief Ministers Govind Karajol and Dr. Ashwath Narayan, Home Minister of … Read more

Ministry of Tribal Affairs Bags Prestigious SKOCH Challenger Award for “Best Performance In E-Governance”& 3 Gold Awards for Its Initiatives

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) received the coveted “SKOCH Challenger Award”-“Best Performance in e-Governance” today for its various initiatives taken during last year. The Award was received by the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, at the Virtual SKOCH Summit.The Ministry also received 3 Gold Awards for its initiatives namely “Eco-Rehabilitation of tribal … Read more

Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates two excavation Sites in Jabalpur

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Minister of State (IC) for Culture & Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel today inaugurated excavations Sites at Karanbel Tripuri (site 1) and Tewar (site 2) in District Jabalpur of Madhya Pradesh. During the ceremony the Minister took part in traditional Pooja and also planted a tree. While visiting the Karanbel Tripuri the Minister desired to construct … Read more

PM to interact with Startups and address ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ today

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With a focus to reimagine the importance of convergence and collaboration between countries to further their startup ecosystems, Day 1 of Prarambh: Startup India International Summityesterday brought some of the leading minds from around the world on one platform. They deliberated on issues and topics ranging from technologies, innovation, robust policies and initiative. It enabled government … Read more

PCRA launches month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’ to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’

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With a view to create awareness among the consumers of fossil fuels, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gastoday launched a month long campaign,highlighting the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints. The Secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Chairman, PCRA TarunKapoor launched the campaign here today. … Read more