Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Key Infrastructure Projects Worth Over Rs. 1,000 Crore Virtually

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, virtually inaugurated seven significant infrastructure projects, collectively valued at over Rs. 1,000 crore, from New Delhi today. The virtual launch ceremony witnessed the participation of key officials, including Sanjay Malhotra, Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance (MoF); Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department…

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National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 Launched to Break Barriers and Support Children with Birth Defects

New Delhi: In a significant initiative, Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, inaugurated the National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 during a ceremony attended by Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Themed “Breaking Barriers: inclusive support for children with birth defects,” the month-long awareness campaign aims to shed light on…

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Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Clinches 6th Position in Swachh Survekshan 2023 Rankings

Vijayawada: In a resounding testament to its unwavering commitment to urban sanitation, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) secured an impressive 6th position in the Swachh Survekshan 2023 clean city rankings. With a population exceeding a million, Vijayawada has demonstrated remarkable strides in maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The VMC has built a dedicated workforce of…

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Union Minister Narayan Rane Addresses 9th Annual Shakti International Women Entrepreneurs Summit

New Delhi: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Rane, addressed the 9th Annual Shakti International Women Entrepreneurs Summit held in New Delhi today. The Minister expressed immense pride in the unprecedented rise of women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector, revealing that over 1.40 crore MSMEs are currently led by women. During…

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KVIC Empowers Artisans in Maharashtra: Distributes Toolkits for Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision

Nashik: In line with the vision of building a ‘developed and Atmanirbhar Bharat’ by 2047, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, distributed high-quality toolkits to artisans in Maharashtra after providing modern training. The distribution program, held at the Democracy Convention Center on…

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Bureau of Energy Efficiency Celebrates 22nd Foundation Day: Unveils Initiatives for Energy Transition

New Delhi: Marking the 22nd Foundation Day, The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), established under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, commemorated its significant contributions to reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy. The main event, held in the national capital, was presided over by Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R….

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Workshop on Science Communication Enhances Media Skills at CSIR-NIScPR

New Delhi: In a bid to enhance the communication of scientific information through various media channels, a workshop on science communication was organized by the Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR). The workshop proved to be a valuable…

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Severe Geomagnetic Storm Originating from Solar Filament Rotation Leaves Earth in Awe

New Delhi: In a spectacular celestial event, a severe geomagnetic storm graced the Earth’s magnetosphere in late-April 2023, treating observers to a mesmerizing display of the aurora visible even in lower latitudes, including Ladakh. Astronomers have meticulously traced the origins of this extraordinary event back to the Sun, utilizing multiwavelength observations from various space telescopes….

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World Skill Centre Collaborates with ITE Education Services to Establish Spatial Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Centre

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards providing cutting-edge skills to the youth of Odisha, the World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, to establish a Spatial Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Centre. The SAI Centre, slated to be operational by 2025, aims to revolutionize…

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