Acknowledging the positive role and responsibility of Media in disseminating the outreach of International Day of Yoga 2024, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today extended the last date for submission of entries for the 3rd Edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) 2024 till 15th July, 2024 (Monday). Media Houses may …
Read More »Urad prices have started softening, rainfall enhances sowing area under Kharif
The consistent efforts of Department of Consumer Affairs have resulted in softening of Urad prices, the Centre Government’s proactive measures have been pivotal in stabilizing prices for consumers while ensuring favorable price realization for farmers. The anticipation of good rainfall is expected to boost the morale of farmers, leading to …
Read More »Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – May, 2024
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 retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the months of May, 2024 …
Read More »Mutual Recognition Agreement between India and Taiwan for Organic Products
The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented w.e.f. 8th July 2024 during the 9th Working Group on Trade Meeting with Taiwan at New Delhi. The implementation of the MRA between India and Taiwan is a landmark achievement as it is the first …
Read More »Empowering Indian Artisans: Inspiring Global Education and Creativity through Toys : Jitin Prasad
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada encouraged the toy industry to support Indian artisans, and nurture creativity and imagination through toys that inspire and educate children across the globe. While delivering the keynote address at the ‘2nd Edition of Toy CEO Meet’ …
Read More »PRESIDENT OF INDIA UNVEILS THE TROPHIES OF DURAND CUP TOURNAMENT
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (July 10, 2024). The Trophies unveiled include the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and Shimla Trophy. In her brief remarks on the occasion, the …
Read More »Clarification on misleading news item regarding NCERT Textbooks
With reference to the news item published in The Hindu dated 9th July 2024 titled “Confusion over revised NCERT textbooks for classes VI, IX and XI leave teachers in a tizzy” it is clarified that the news item is factually incorrect and misleading. The article mentions that: Class VI NCERT textbooks would …
Read More »J P Nadda Chairs High-Level Meeting on Dengue Preparedness Amid Monsoon Onset
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country and preparedness of public health system for prevention, containment and management of dengue in view of the onset of monsoon and the rise in dengue cases globally, …
Read More »Floral Waste is boosting circularity in economy
As India moves towards sustainability and a circular economy, the focus on waste to wealth is the way to be. Implementing composting pits in temples and involving Temple trusts and SHGs in recycling efforts can create significant employment opportunities. Outreach programs to educate priests and devotees about not dumping floral …
Read More »Press Statement by PM Narendra Modi at the Joint Press Conference with the Chancellor of Austria
Your Excellency, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Delegates from both countries, Members of the media, Greetings. First of all, I express my gratitude to Chancellor Nehammer for the warm welcome and hospitality. I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit Austria at the very beginning of my third term. This visit …
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