New Delhi: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India, held a National Workshop today on the SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability, and Holistic Inventory) Portal at the NASC Complex, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The event, led by the Seed Division of DA&FW, brought together over 140 participants, including government officials, state agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today chaired a crucial review meeting to assess the state’s preparedness for the impending Cyclone Dana, assuring the public that the government is fully equipped to manage the potential impact of the storm. Following the meeting, CM Majhi addressed the media, emphasizing a firm commitment to ensuring zero…
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has reached a remarkable milestone by achieving sales worth Rs. 1000 crore in October 2024, two months ahead of last year’s achievement in December 2023. This landmark achievement underscores the increasing public trust in affordable and quality medicines provided by the initiative, reflecting the growing popularity…
New Delhi: In response to the approaching cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) today to assess the nation’s preparedness. The meeting was held in coordination with senior officials from various central agencies and state governments, focusing on minimizing loss…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Dana expected to impact the Odisha coast between October 23 and 25, an emergency pre-cyclone meeting was convened under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & FE, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on October 20. The meeting, held virtually from the Board Room of Krushi Bhawan, aimed at coordinating preparedness…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone “DANA” looming over Odisha, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (H&UD), conducted a comprehensive review of preparedness measures with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state via a video conference. The meeting was held to ensure that all ULBs are fully equipped to handle the potential challenges posed by…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully hosted a comprehensive event today in the capital, celebrating the Star Rating Awards for Coal and Lignite Mines, conducting a Stakeholder Consultation on Mine Developers cum Operators (MDOs), and launching the Coal Directory of India. The event, aimed at recognizing exceptional mine performance and facilitating discussions on operational…
Singapore: In a significant move to deepen India-Singapore cooperation in education, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan met with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade & Industry, Gan Kim Yong. The two leaders engaged in discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in skills-based education and training, with an emphasis on equipping future generations with…
New Delhi: In a significant push towards strengthening India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) today announced a Joint Call for Proposals aimed at developing indigenous EV sub-systems. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, New…
New Delhi: The first anniversary of the Namo Bharat Trains’ operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in India’s transportation history. The event, organized by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), was graced by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar and Union…
