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The Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has invited applications to fill up two anticipated vacancies for the post of Members in the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which is a quasi-judicial body established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Commission is …

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of launch of Swachh Bharat Mission, Department of Justice is launching a campaign of Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign, 2024 (SHS 2024) from 17th September, 2024 to 2nd October, 2024. The theme for SHS 2024, “Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskar Swachhata”, seeks to reignite the spirit of collective action and …

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for FY 2024-25 here today, to enhance the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution. The MoU outlines specific performance benchmarks (including performance …

In a significant stride towards strengthening India’s clinical research ecosystem, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has formalized Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) with multiple sponsors under its Network of Phase 1 Clinical Trials. The agreements mark a ground-breaking entry into First-in-Human Clinical Trials for four promising molecules. These include …

The retail sale of onion, at the subsidised rate of Rs. 35 per kg, was rolled out with the flagging off of mobile vans on 5th September 2024. The retail disposal started through outlets and mobile vans of NCCF and NAFED in major consumption hubs, i.e., Delhi and Mumbai and …

Food Corporation of India (FCI) has planned Swachhata Campaign from 17th September 2024 to 2nd October 2024. FCI has started this Campaign across nation in 760 locations from J&K to Kerala (North to South) and Gujarat to North Eastern states (West to East) in all FCI Offices Zonal/Regional/District and godowns covering far …

The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (Vinetra) was commissioned on 13 Sep 24 by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam. The facility, aims to enhance the escape capabilities of crew from a distressed Kalvari-class submarine, and has been indigenously designed and developed, keeping in line with the ‘Aatmanirbhar …

In a decisive move to bolster public safety especially with respect to fire-related tragedies, the Government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture. Effective from October 2023, the Quality Control Order (QCO) now requires all upholstery components used in public spaces to comply …

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have conducted back-to-back successful flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test was conducted on September 13, 2024, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missile intercepted a high-speed …

The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today expressed concern over certain individuals who, despite taking an oath to uphold the Constitution, are causing distress to the nation and compromising nationalism. He termed this as “despicable, condemnable, reprehensible anti-national conduct”. “Under no circumstances can we promote the interests of our enemies,” he …