16th Finance Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting, Charts Course for Comprehensive Consultations and Analytical Work

New Delhi: The 16th Finance Commission (XVI-FC) convened its first meeting under the able leadership of Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The Chairman and Members were warmly welcomed by Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Secretary, XVI-FC, along with other officials of the Finance Commission. The meeting primarily focused on discussing the…

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Over 6 Million Farmers Enrolled in KALIA Yojana, Odisha Government Informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar: The State government disclosed on Wednesday that a total of 6,283,012 farmers have been enlisted in the KALIA Yojana since its initiation. In response to an unstarred question from Prafulla Samal (BJD), Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain informed the State Assembly that the KALIA Yojana has included 43,88,238 small and marginal…

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Enforcement Directorate Officials Question Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in Alleged Land Scam Probe

Ranchi: On Saturday, officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrived at the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi for questioning in connection with an alleged land scam. The central agency had sent a letter instructing the CM to make himself available for questioning between January 16 and 20. Soren, in response, directed…

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Government Hosts Workshop on Quality Control in Green Hydrogen Production

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy spearheaded a day-long workshop on “Quality Control in Green Hydrogen: Standards & Testing Infrastructure” at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, signaling a significant stride towards fostering a sustainable energy future. The workshop, aimed at deliberating actions to establish a standardized ecosystem for Green Hydrogen production…

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President Murmu Urges Compassionate Care in Address to Medical Graduates at 10th Convocation of ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital

New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 10th convocation of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi today, delivering a powerful message on the importance of compassion and sensitivity in the medical profession. In her address to the graduating doctors, President Murmu…

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Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates 201 CNG Stations and India’s First Small-Scale LNG Unit

New Delhi: Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, marked a significant stride toward India’s transition to a gas-based economy by inaugurating 201 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and India’s maiden Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Unit. The dedication ceremony took place through a virtual event, emphasizing…

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UGC Unveils Guidelines to Strengthen University-Industry Linkages for Innovation and Economic Growth

New Delhi: In a significant move to align with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has released comprehensive guidelines titled “Sustainable and Vibrant University-Industry Linkage System for Indian Universities.” These guidelines are strategically crafted to enhance collaboration between academia and industry, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for research, innovation,…

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