New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance global food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) on the sidelines of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The agreement marks the beginning of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department has urged the public to remain calm as no cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in the state. The department reassured citizens that proactive measures are in place, even though Odisha does not have direct flight connections to the 14 countries currently affected by the…
Naples, Italy: The Indian delegation, led by Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, participated in the Special Session of the G7 Ministers Meeting on Culture. The session, which focused on the role of culture in sustainable development, was attended by culture leaders from the G7 countries, the African Union, and key global organizations,…
Belem, Brazil: Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, delivered India’s statement at the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Tourism, emphasizing the pivotal role of tourism in fostering economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The meeting, held in Belem, Brazil, saw fruitful discussions on green tourism, data-driven decision-making, and support for micro, small, and…
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week. Atishi, 43, becomes the second woman to hold the post in Delhi’s history and is expected to lead the government until the upcoming assembly elections in February…
September : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a nationwide cleanup drive for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 (ICC-2024), as part of the Government’s ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The initiative, carried out across all coastal states and Union Territories, saw the enthusiastic participation of thousands of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from schools and…
Jammu: In a significant boost to India’s energy infrastructure, the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has transferred critical high-altitude sustenance technologies to the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The handover took place during an orientation workshop at PGCIL’s regional headquarters…
Mumbai: On the occasion of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of a new initiative to support youth-led recycling startups aimed at fostering a cleaner and greener planet. Speaking at a Mega Beach Clean-up Drive at Juhu Beach, Mumbai, the Minister revealed new Guidelines…
Goa: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, inaugurated the two-day National Symposium of CLFMA of India in Goa yesterday. The event saw participation from key figures in the livestock sector, including CLFMA of India Chairman Suresh Deora, Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Mitra, and former…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, addressed the Regional Conclave on “Enhancing Regional Collaboration & Harmonization in Standard Setting Process” at the ongoing second edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. The event, hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is being held alongside…
