New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal has reported a substantial increase in overall coal production for July 2024, achieving a total of 74.07 million tonnes (MT). This marks a 6.69% increase compared to the 69.42 MT produced in July 2023. Coal India Limited (CIL) contributed significantly to this growth, with production rising to 55.04 MT…
Wayanad, Kerala: In the aftermath of the devastating landslide that recently struck Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) swiftly initiated rescue and relief operations on the early morning of July 30, 2024. Coordinating efforts with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state administration, the IAF has been instrumental in providing critical aid and…
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has officially granted permission for the “First Approach to Criticality” of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s nuclear energy program. This authorization, which includes the loading of fuel into the reactor core and the initiation of…
Bhubaneswar: To boost women’s football ambitions, Odisha FC has announced a two-year contract extension for their women’s team head coach, Crispin Chettri. This decision follows a highly successful campaign in which the team clinched the Indian Women’s League (IWL) title in only their second season, earning them a spot in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today, emphasizing the government’s commitment to strong development and all-round prosperity. “The people have given a unique opportunity to our government to take the country on the path of strong development and all-round prosperity,” she stated.
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2024, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, underscores the Government’s commitment to integrated and sustainable development in rural India. The survey emphasizes a holistic approach to economic betterment through decentralized planning, improved access to credit, women’s empowerment, basic housing, and education. Enhancing…
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople, including women, who work with their hands and tools. The scheme offers various components such as recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and…
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. This initiative offers recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing support. The scheme covers 18…
New Delhi: Aligned with the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its flagship one-week special capacity building programme on public policy and governance for 16 Deputy Commissioners from Bangladesh. The programme ran from July 15-20, 2024, in…
New Delhi: As part of its 100-day programme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs inaugurated the “Lok Samvardhan Parv” today, a significant event aimed at showcasing the Ministry’s schemes, programmes, and achievements. The event was inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at a ceremony highlighting the Ministry’s ongoing and future…
