Gangtok: The Government of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to enhance the adoption of the GeM platform for public procurement across various government departments. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as GeM now covers all states and Union Territories…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Director, Manorma Mohanty, there is a possibility that the cyclone may slightly…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan virtually inaugurated the National Conference on Technology Management (TECHMA 2024) on October 24, 2024. The two-day event, themed ‘Technology Management in Defence Sector for Vision India @2047’, has been organized by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Institute of Technology Management, Mussoorie….
New Delhi: In a significant push towards enhancing road infrastructure and promoting economic growth, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced two major road development projects for Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the Ministry has sanctioned ₹252.42 crore for the upgradation and development of a 6-lane elevated corridor in…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital (VC) Fund dedicated to advancing India’s burgeoning space sector. The fund, under the aegis of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), aims to propel the growth of space startups and strengthen…
New Delhi: In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of energy security through sustainable energy generation, NLC India Ltd has entered into two significant Joint Ventures (JVs) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). These JVs are poised to make a major impact on India’s power sector, with one focusing on renewable energy…
New Delhi: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava, a commemorative postage stamp was released on October 23, 2024, at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage within Kittur Fort. This grand event celebrated Rani Channamma’s remarkable victory over British forces on October 23, 1824, a significant moment in India’s early resistance against…
New Delhi: In anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone Dana, the Indian Navy has initiated preparations for large-scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. The Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with Naval Officers-in-Charge (NOIC) in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, has activated a comprehensive…
New Delhi: As part of the Karmayogi Saptaah/National Learning Week, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has embarked on a nationwide Behavioral Sensitization program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its workforce. Chairman of CBIC, Ravi Aggarwal, inaugurated the initiative, marking its launch across all 32 CBIC zones with an initial rollout…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to two major railway projects, estimated at a total cost of Rs. 6,798 crore. These projects, under the Ministry of Railways, aim to significantly enhance connectivity, facilitate socio-economic growth, and support the government’s vision of…
