On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम #Plant4Mother campaign by planting a sapling of Peepal Tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi today. Drawing a parallel between the nurturing of Nature by Mother Earth and the nurturing of human lives by our mothers, …
Read More »IRB Infrastructure Trust Gets CCI Nod for Meerut Budaun Expressway Acquisition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination involving acquisition by IRB Infrastructure Trust in Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited. Anahera Investment Pte. Ltd. (Anahera), Bricklayers Investment Pte. Ltd. (Bricklayers), Chiswick Investment Pte. Ltd. (Chiswick), Stretford End Investment Pte. Ltd. (Stretford), and Dagenham Investment Pte. Ltd. (Dagenham), are …
Read More »Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops compiled on the basis of information received from States/ UTs and other Governmental source agencies. Total Horticulture 2022-23 2023-24 (1st Adv. Est.) 2023-24 (2nd Adv. Est.) Area (in …
Read More »Groundbreaking Imaging Tech Enhances Brain Tumor Surgeries at Tata Memorial Centre
The Neurosurgery department at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, recently procured a state-of-the art intraoperative Ultrasound (iUS) machine for performing complex brain tumour surgeries. The neurosurgery team at Tata Memorial Centre, led by Dr Aliasgar Moiyadi, has pioneered the application of iUS in India, and is one of the leading …
Read More »Foodgrain Production Report: 3288.52 LMT Estimated, 211.00 LMT Above Average
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from Rabi season and incorporated in the Third Advance Estimates. Hence, this Advance Estimates of area, production and yield …
Read More »CBIC Invites Suggestions on Draft ‘Central Excise Bill, 2024’
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, invites suggestions on the draft ‘Central Excise Bill, 2024’ from stakeholders by 26th June 2024. The CBIC has prepared a draft ‘Central Excise Bill, 2024.’ Once enacted, the Bill shall replace the Central Excise Act, 1944. …
Read More »CPGRAMS: A Pathway to SMART Government – DARPG Secretary’s Presentation
The IBM Center for The Business of Government, Washington, DC invited DARPG to make a presentation to the representatives of the US Government, as well as stakeholders who work with the IBM Center on 3 June 2024 by video conferencing. The 90-minute interaction with focus on adopting AI in governance …
Read More »Greening the Mines: Restoring Land and Sustainability in Coal and Lignite PSUs
Coal and Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, have not only increased coal production levels over the years to meet the escalating energy demands of the nation but have also demonstrated their dedication to environmental preservation by implementing various mitigation measures. One such …
Read More »First Meeting of National Level Coordination Committee for World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the World’s largest grain storage plan held its maiden meeting in the Ministry of Cooperation, New Delhi on Monday. Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani along with Secretary (Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), Secretary (Food and Public Distribution), Secretary (Food Processing Industries), …
Read More »Keel Laying of Second Cadet Training Ship at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
Keel laying ceremony of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard – 18004) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 03 Jun 24. The ceremony was presided over by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A). RAdm G K Harish (Retd), Head Shipbuilding Business, L&T and other …
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