The Union Cabinet on August 24, 2024 approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes of the Department of Science and Technology, merged into a unified central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara’.
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Shilp Didi Mahotsav
The ‘Shilp Didi Mahotsav’ is a fortnight-long marketing event dedicated to the Shilp Didi Programme, organised at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi. Shilp Didi Programme
FSSAI announces curbs on dairy products being labelled as A1 and A2
Food safety regulator FSSAI has directed food businesses, including e-commerce players, to remove claims of ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ types of milk and milk products from packaging, calling such labelling misleading.
Create in India Challenge-Season One
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the ‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ in New Delhi in the run-up to the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit. Reflecting the evolution of the Indian economy and the impact of technological advancements, Read More …
Konark-A new groundnut variety
‘Konark’ is a groundnut variety developed by Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) in Tirupati.
Sikkim landslide damages Teesta-V hydropower station
A landslide damaged six houses and a building of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at the site of its Teesta-V hydropower station in Sikkim’s Gangtok district on August 20, 2024. About Teesta river
Vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) case reported in Meghalaya
A two-year-old child in Tikrikilla (Meghalaya) has been infected with vaccine-derived polio. According to the Union Health Ministry, this is not a case of wild poliovirus, but an infection that presents in some people with low immunity. Vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) Read More …
KAPS-4 plant starts operations at full capacity
India’s second home-built 700 MW nuclear power reactor at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat on August 21, 2024 started operating at its full capacity.
Who are Dhangars?
The Dhangars are a community of shepherds with populations in several states. Recently, they held a march in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a grazing corridor for their sheep and goat.
Portal for Online monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT)
The Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal launched Portal for Online monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT) in New Delhi. The newly launched PROMPT portal is designed to facilitate real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects. This online Read More …
Defence Minister inaugurates Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre in Chennai
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 18 August inaugurated the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre at ICG Regional headquarters in Chennai.
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted six new Parliamentary Committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which keeps a close eye on government expenditure, to be headed by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal. Two other financial committees — the Estimates Read More …
Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
The Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare launched the digital geo-spatial platform, Krishi-Decision Support System, a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural innovation landscape . Krishi-DSS is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture. The Read More …
70th National Film Awards: Full list of winners
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16, 2024. The awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). The 70th National Film Awards recognises films certified by the censor board between January Read More …
NEHHDC secures Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has secured the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk. Eri Silk