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 …
Read More »National Gopal Ratna Award -2024
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is making all out efforts for the effective development of Animal Husbandry and Dairy sector to provide sustainable livelihood to the farmers. Indigenous bovine breeds of India are robust and possess the genetic potential …
Read More »Paradip Port Authority Achieves Record Cargo Handling: 41.12 Million Metric Tons in First 100 Days of FY 2024-25
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has marked a momentous achievement in its operational history, clocking an unprecedented 41.12 Million Metric Tons (MMT) cargo handling within the first 100 days of the fiscal year 2024-25. This outstanding performance sets a new record for the port, reflecting a 4.78 per cent growth compared …
Read More »USIBC Delegation Led by Edward Knight Meets Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
A delegation of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), led by Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh here today at North Block and discussed collaboration in different areas. The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) represents top global companies operating across the United States and India, creating …
Read More »District/Referral Hospitals Converted to Medical Colleges to Retain NHM Obligations and Funding Support
In view of demands made by certain States/UTs for construction of additional District/Referral hospitals (DH/RH) due to apprehension that the existing DH/RH which are being converted into Medical Colleges will stop receiving funding from NHM, Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra has written to States/UTs clarifying that all existing DH/RH …
Read More »Prime Minister addresses Austria-India CEOs Meeting
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups today. Both leaders acknowledged the role played by the industry leaders in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting …
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