Bengaluru: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the Sri Vishweshathirtha Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru today, marking a significant step in providing accessible healthcare to the underprivileged. The 150-bed multi-specialty hospital, built on a two-acre campus at a cost of ₹60 crore, aims to serve the poor and marginalized communities with modern…
Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attended the 56th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Regional Training Centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu. The event, held outside Delhi as part of a new tradition, saw the presence of Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan and…
New Delhi: In a significant push to eliminate proxy representation and empower women leaders in grassroots governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the “Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान). The initiative, aimed at ensuring genuine leadership by elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions, was inaugurated alongside the premiere of Asli…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in collaboration with the CNRS-Department for Open Research Data (CNRS-DDOR), hosted a two-day Indo-French seminar on “Open Horizons: Integrating Open Access, Open Data, and Computational Innovation” at its Satsang Vihar Campus in New Delhi on March 5-6, 2025. The seminar brought together researchers,…
Kolkata: In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, have developed an efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly method to synthesize hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative to the traditional anthraquinone oxidation process, which is highly energy-intensive and generates hazardous by-products. Hydrogen peroxide is…
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, hosted the ninth webinar in its Biofoundry and Biomanufacturing Initiative series on March 7, 2025. The session, focused on “Biomanufacturing of Biopolymers,” brought together experts from academia, industry, and startups to discuss advancements and opportunities in sustainable biopolymer production. The webinar is part of the…
Berlin: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in the prestigious ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4-6 at Messe Berlin, a key global platform for the tourism industry. The event brought together leading tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, transport companies, and tech firms, offering an unparalleled opportunity for networking, partnerships, and collaborations. ITB…
Phuket: The visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, concluded successfully with a series of coordinated tactical maneuvers and a PASSEX (passing exercise) with the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Huahin on March 4. The visit strengthened the ties between the Indian…
Kolkata: Coal India Limited (CIL), under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, organized a day-long Kantha Fair today at its Atrium, Coal Bhawan, New Town, to showcase the intricate embroidery work of 200-250 women artisans from West Bengal. These artisans are beneficiaries of the Kantha Skill Centre, which was established under CIL’s Corporate Social…
Hyderabad: Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) to establish the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ) in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to develop advanced clean coal technologies and promote sustainable coal utilization, aligning with India’s commitment to achieving net…
