New Delhi: To aid flood-affected states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released ₹ 5858.60 crore as a central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and an advance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). This financial assistance aims to support 14 states hit by heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides during this…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal has reported a substantial increase in coal production for September 2024, reaching 68.94 million tonnes (MT), a 2.49% rise from last year’s figure of 67.26 MT for the same period. This growth is part of a broader upward trend in coal production and dispatch aimed at meeting India’s rising…
New York: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, began his four-day visit to the United States on September 30, 2024, with a series of high-level engagements aimed at bolstering economic cooperation and attracting investments into India. On the first day of his tour, Minister Goyal chaired a roundtable discussion with young CEOs and…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, concluded an Open House Discussion aimed at improving the human rights situation for the children of sex workers and marginalized communities. The hybrid event, held at the NHRC premises, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, NGOs, and civil society members, to address…
Itanagar/Namsai: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, participated in two significant Credit Outreach Programmes in Itanagar and Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, today. These events aimed to bolster financial inclusion, support local entrepreneurs, and promote sustainable development in the state. The programme in Itanagar saw the participation of key dignitaries, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a fruitful discussion with members of farmers’ organizations today as part of his regular Tuesday dialogue with farmers. The meeting, aimed at addressing pressing issues faced by the agricultural community, saw active participation from presidents, conveners, and farmers representing various organizations. The discussions…
Ahmedabad: The Department of Posts, one of the oldest and most crucial departments in India, celebrated its 170th foundation day with a special function at the Ahmedabad General Post Office (GPO). Established on October 1, 1854, the Department has played a vital role in India’s socio-economic development, a journey that has seen the institution evolve…
Bhubaneswar: To empower cooperatives and bolster cooperative societies in rural areas, a two-day national review meeting organized by the Ministry of Cooperation concluded successfully today. The meeting was inaugurated by Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary of the Odisha Government, with Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, in attendance as a distinguished guest….
Cuttack: The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Cuttack, Jagmohan Meena, a 2013 batch IPS officer, has pledged to maintain law and order as a top priority during the upcoming festive season. Meena, who previously served as the Superintendent of Police in Ganjam, assumed office on Tuesday and outlined his plans to ensure…
New Delhi — Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the exhibition titled “Sushasan aur Abhilekh” (Good Governance and Records) today at the National Archives of India, located on Janpath, New Delhi. The minister reviewed the records on display and discussed the conservation system of archival materials in a dedicated meeting. During…
