Ballabgarh: In a landmark move to drive sustainability and innovation in the cement and construction industries, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), launched the country’s first national-level hackathon titled “CemHack for Green Infra” on Monday. The initiative was inaugurated by Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT,…
Imphal: The 48-hour state-wide shutdown, called by Meitei community umbrella body Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in protest against the removal of the state’s name from a government bus on Tuesday, badly affected normal life in five to six districts of Manipur’s valley region on Thursday, officials said. A senior police official said that most…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, today emphasized the need for united efforts in developing a future-ready talent pool to power India’s manufacturing ambitions under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision laid out by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Speaking at a high-level roundtable with leaders from industry and academia,…
Itanagar: A rare species of swamp eel—Moringua hodgarti—has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley after more than 110 years. The elusive species was last recorded during the historic Abor Expedition of 1911–1912, and had remained undocumented since. The rediscovery was made by a team of Indian researchers—Nilanjan Mukherjee, Rahul G Kumar, Surya Narayanan, and…
New Delhi: In a major push towards clean and sustainable urban mobility, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The meeting, which focused on implementation plans in Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat, signals a…
Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, on Tuesday emphasized the vital role of Indian Railways in the nation’s identity and economic progress. Speaking after the virtual inauguration of the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station in Andhra Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Pemmasani said the Indian…
New Delhi: As plastic waste continues to pile up in urban centres across India, states like Tripura are emerging as frontrunners in pioneering sustainable alternatives. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has set a compelling example by introducing compostable, biodegradable bags—transforming the plastic crisis into an opportunity for environmental innovation….
New Delhi: To enhance trade facilitation and strengthening scientific capabilities in customs operations, the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. This collaboration is aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for setting new benchmarks in policing, community engagement, and public service. Speaking at the 17th Raising Day celebrations of the Commissionerate Police, the Chief Minister praised the force for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and efficiently managing crime and traffic…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has emerged as a national model for community-driven ecotourism, earning high praise from India’s G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant during his visit on May 21. Lauding the sanctuary’s inclusive and sustainable approach, Kant described Debrigarh as the best ecotourism destination in India, highlighting its success in blending conservation with…
