Delhi to get a massive up gradation weather and rain forecast system, said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh here today at a special high-level meeting convened by him to exclusively address the public concerns and inputs in the wake of the ongoing monsoon season across the country including the national …
Read More »TRAI notifies amendments to regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services and releases
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today issued Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Eighth) (Addressable Systems) Tariff (Fourth Amendment) Order, 2024 (1 of 2024); Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (4 of 2024); the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Standards of Quality of Service …
Read More »Union Cabinet Approves India’s Signing of BBNJ Agreement
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This landmark decision marks a significant step towards the conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Often referred to as the ‘High Seas’, …
Read More »President Inaugurates Brahma Kumaris Retreat Centre in Haridamada Village, Launches ‘Lifestyle for Sustainability’ Campaign
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Divine Retreat Centre of Brahma Kumaris at Haridamada village near Bhubaneswar, Odisha today (July 8, 2024). She also launched a national campaign ‘Lifestyle for Sustainability’ of Brahma Kumaris. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Mother Nature is full of bounties. Forests, …
Read More »Feature: Project PARI
Public art spaces of India are a reflection of our Lok Kala and Lok Sanskriti. When we talk about Public Art, it is very dynamic and is an intersection of past, present, and future. Through it, we can see the amalgamation of different ideas in various art forms like traditional …
Read More »Kharif crop sowing crosses 378 lakh hectare area
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 8th July 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No. Crop Area Sown Current Year 2024 Last Year 2023 1 Paddy 59.99 50.26 2 Pulses 36.81 23.78 a Arhar 20.82 4.09 b Urdbean …
Read More »Union Minister Manohar Lal reviews Power Sector schemes and projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired the review meeting of Power Sector of Arunachal Pradesh today in Itanagar. Chief Minister, Shri Pema Khandu, Dy. Chief Minister, Shri Chowna Mein, Secretary (Power), Shri. Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Govt. of India, and Chief Secretary, Shri Dharmendra, …
Read More »National Commission of Minorities Meets States/UTs on Anand Marriage Act Implementation
National Commission for Minorities today held a video conference meeting under the chairmanship of Chairman, National Commission for Minorities, with 18 States/UTs to discuss the implementation and registration of marriages of Sikhs under Anand Marriage Act. Some of the States including Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Meghalaya reported implementation of the said …
Read More »Cantonment areas must set example for other municipalities to emulate – Vice President
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today emphasised the need to take care of the environment and nurture vegetation inside cantonment areas. He suggested that this could be achieved by promoting herbal plantations and horticulture on defence estate land in a structured manner for the larger benefit of the society. Interacting …
Read More »Combustion Research Fuels India’s Low-Cost Space Mission Drive
An innovative two-stage orbital launch vehicle called Agnibaan powered by India’s first patented Single-Piece 3D-printed Semi-Cryogenic Engines developed and incubated at IIT Madras was launched on 30th May 2024, marking a significant milestone for the country’s space ecosystem. The state-of-the-art launch vehicle paves the way for more frequent missions for …
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