New Delhi: To enhance the welfare of employees, the Government of India has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, to ensure that members with less than 6 months of contributory service also receive withdrawal benefits. This amendment is expected to benefit over 7 lakh EPS members annually who previously left the scheme without any…
Chennai: In a stunning showcase of batting prowess, India’s opening pair, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, dismantled South Africa’s bowling attack on the first day of their one-off Test in Chennai. Mandhana’s authoritative 149 and Verma’s breathtaking double century, which featured eight sixes, propelled India to an unprecedented 525/4 at stumps – the highest score ever recorded on the opening day of a Test match at Chepauk.
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. The announcement was made on Friday by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department of Odisha. “On repatriation from Government of India, Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990) is appointed as Chief Secretary, Odisha, and Secretary to Government, General Administration, and…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards improving healthcare services and promoting ease of doing business, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, and Anupriya Singh Patel, unveiled three major initiatives. The initiatives launched include a virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM), a dashboard…
New Delhi: Iron ore and limestone, accounting for approximately 80% of the total MCDR mineral production by value, reached record production levels in FY 2023-24. Iron ore production hit 275 million metric tons (MMT), while limestone production soared to 450 MMT. This remarkable performance continues into FY 2024-25, with provisional figures showing sustained growth. From April…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of creating 3 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development organized a National Stakeholders Consultative Workshop today. The focus was on integrating Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into Service Sector Enterprises. Inaugurating the workshop,…
New Delhi: The 10th Meeting of BRICS Environment Ministers was held in a hybrid format under the Chairship of the Russian Federation. Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated virtually. This meeting marked the first gathering of BRICS Environment Ministers following the inclusion of five new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the…
New Delhi, June 28, 2024 – The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has introduced new draft rules for Evidential Breath Analyzers under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of breath analyzers used by law enforcement and workplaces, ultimately promoting…
Kolkata: In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata have decoded the molecular mechanism through which a cell surface receptor, VEGFR1, regulates critical cellular functions and prevents cancer. This discovery has significant implications for developing medical solutions for colon and renal cancers. The enzyme VEGFR1, a member of…
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough for India’s agriculture sector, the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact, affordable, and easily maneuverable tractor designed specifically for small and marginal farmers. This innovative tractor promises to increase agricultural productivity while keeping costs low, offering a much-needed solution to over 80% of India’s cultivators who…
