The Central Government will incentivise states and Union territories to promote efficient reuse of water under an initiative, ‘Jal hi Amrit, under the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) 2.0 mission of the Union ministry of housing and Read More …
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Arti Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services
Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin on 1 October became the first woman officer to assume charge as the Director-General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS), the Defence Ministry said.
Eight products used by Assam tribe granted GI tag
The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from the Assam region, including traditional food items and several unique varieties of rice beer. These includes three variants of rice beer; Traditional food items include; Read More …
Cruise Bharat Mission
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ onboard cruise ship ‘Empress’ from the Mumbai port.
Jal saheli
In the 114th episode of ‘Man Ki Baat’ radio programme aired on 30 September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the water volunteers called ‘jal saheli’ of Jhansi district whose efforts transformed the river Ghurari of Babina area in the district Read More …
Maharashtra govt. declares indigenous cow breeds as ‘RajyaMata-Gomata’
The Maharashtra government on September 30, 2024 declared the State’s indigenous cow breeds as ‘RajyaMata-Gomata’.
Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2022
Actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022. Mithun Chakraborty, also known as Mithun Da, is an iconic Indian actor, producer, and politician, recognized for his versatile roles and distinctive dancing style.
National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for AVGC-XR
The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) in Mumbai.
India’s first Oxygen Bird Park inaugurated in Nagpur
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Sh. Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Indian Army celebrates 198th Gunners Day
The Indian Army celebrated the 198th Gunners Day on 28 September, 2024. The day is celebrated to commemorate the raising of the first Indian Artillery Unit, namely, 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery, on this day in 1827.
Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month)
Maharashtra has emerged as the top performing State closely followed by Bihar in organising awareness campaigns as part of the Central government’s month-long Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month) programme. About Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month)
Centre increases minimum wage rates for workers
The central government has announced a revision in minimum wage rates by adjusting the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). About Minimum Wages
National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22
The Union Health Ministry released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22. These estimates are the eighth and ninth in the series of reports released annually by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Read More …
Computer Security Incident Response Team-Power (CSIRT-Power)
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM – POWER (CSIRT–POWER) facility at Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi.
Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat
Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi to develop Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets.