Odisha Strengthens Lift Irrigation Network to Boost Agricultural Growth and Water Security

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is advancing its Lift Irrigation (LI) initiatives to ensure water security, enhance agricultural productivity and provide equitable access to irrigation, especially in upland and drought-prone areas where conventional canal irrigation is not feasible. The efforts align with the State’s commitment to the Viksit Bharat vision, aiming to provide assured, year-round irrigation…

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PM Modi Launches AMRUT Projects, Dedicates Houses, and Initiates PM-SVANIDHI in Maharashtra

Solapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in urban development and housing initiatives by laying the foundation stone for 8 Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) projects worth approximately Rs. 2,000 crores in Solapur, Maharashtra today. In a dedicated ceremony, PM Modi also inaugurated over 90,000 houses completed under PMAY-Urban in…

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UGC Issues Notice Urging Universities to Expedite Faculty Recruitment

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice to universities, institutions deemed to be universities, and colleges across the country, emphasizing the urgent need to fill vacant faculty positions. In the notice, the UGC has called for serious steps to ensure that these positions are filled at the earliest opportunity. This directive…

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NICDC and FITT-IITD Join Hands to Foster Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities

New Delhi: In a significant stride towards leveraging advanced technology and research to bolster India’s industrial infrastructure, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) under the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer at the Indian…

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TRAI Warns Public Against Fraudulent Communication: Advises Vigilance and Reporting

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a public advisory regarding fraudulent WhatsApp messages, SMSs, and voice calls that falsely claim to be from TRAI. These malicious communications are designed to resemble official notices from senior TRAI officers and are being used to scam unsuspecting citizens. According to TRAI, these fraudulent notices…

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Govt Modernizes Film Certification Process with Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024

New Delhi: To modernize and streamline the film certification process in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. These rules, enacted under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, mark a comprehensive overhaul of the existing framework, aligning it with the digital age and global best practices….

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