The Government has undertaken various measures for promoting the handloom sector in the country. To provide end to end support for promotion of handloom sector and welfare of handloom workers, Ministry of Textiles is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Schemeacross the country. Under the National …
Read More »Minister Launches Pilot to Transform 60 Fair Price Shops into Jan Poshan Kendras
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi launched pilot for transformation of 60 Fair Price Shops into Jan Poshan Kendra. On the occasion, he also launched FPS Sahay application, Mera Ration app 2.0, Quality Management System, Quality Manual …
Read More »EPFO Adds 19.29 Lakh Net Members During June 2024
EPFO has added 19.29 lakh net members in the month of June 2024 as per the provisional data released today. Further, the year over year analysis shows a growth of 7.86% in net member additions compared to June 2023. This surge in membership can be attributed to numerous factors, including increased employment opportunities, a growing …
Read More »Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who recently took over his current assignment, called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today in North Block and reiterated Navy’s support to India’s first human Space mission ‘Gaganyaan” as well as to the Ocean mission “Samudrayaan”. The meeting underscored the …
Read More »Kharif crop sowing is more than 1031 lakh hectares
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 20th August 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No. Crop Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 369.05 349.49 2 Pulses 120.18 113.69 a Arhar 45.78 40.74 b Urdbean 28.33 29.52 c Moongbean …
Read More »National Film Development Corporation’s 2024 Screenwriters’ Lab: Six Dynamic Writers from 21 States
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) received more than 150 applications this year from 21 states out of which 6 projects of various genres have been selected for the 17th edition of NFDC Screenwriters’ Lab, an ongoing initiative to develop, nurture, and promote original voices from all over India. The six screenwriters, …
Read More »Bureau of Indian Standards launches Hackathon for students
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a Hackathon, inviting participation from student teams across institutes that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BIS. The event is designed to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative skills among students by tackling real-world challenges identified by BIS. The Hackathon presents …
Read More »President of India confers National Geoscience Awards- 2023
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for the year 2023 at a grand ceremony held today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. The event was graced by the presence of Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri …
Read More »TEDx Marwadi University Inspires Students with a ‘Kaleidoscope of Ideas’
With a view to creating a platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives, Marwadi University in Rajkot recently hosted the TEDx Marwadi University event. The event, themed ‘Kaleidoscope of Ideas’, brought together a diverse group of speakers, each contributing unique perspectives and insights to create a tapestry of thought-provoking …
Read More »Samsonite and BOSS Elevate Travel with Luxurious New Luggage Collection
Samsonite, the global leader in travel solutions, has partnered with luxury fashion brand, BOSS to launch the Departures campaign. This collaboration introduces an exclusive, limited-edition luggage collection that combines premium quality with modern design and luxury. The BOSS | Samsonite collection introduces an exclusive, limited-edition luggage collection that combines premium …
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