Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ commitment to sustainability, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to implement a significant green energy project by installing Rooftop Solar Power Plants across its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to enhance the use of renewable energy and reduce operational costs. ECoR plans to install a total capacity of 21,826 kWp…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, conducted a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress and activities of the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO). The session, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was centered on WATCO’s mission to provide safe and hygienic drinking water and to ensure the timely completion of ongoing…
New Delhi: The Indian government has lifted the prohibition on onion exports from May 4, 2024, allowing the export of 2.60 lakh tons of onions until July 31, 2024, with a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per MT and an export duty of 40%. This move marks a significant change in the country’s…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal urged BIMSTEC members to reassess their priorities concerning trade negotiations to expedite the finalization of the long-delayed Free Trade Agreement. Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Business Summit, organized by the Confederation of…
Kakinada: In a remarkable display of maritime rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman suffering from second-degree burns on the left side of his body. The incident occurred onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Sengalamman, approximately 183 km off the Kakinada Coast in Andhra Pradesh. The distress call was received…
Kiel Canal: In a significant display of international maritime cooperation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the German Navy off Kiel Canal on August 5, 2024. This exercise marks an important milestone in the ongoing maritime relations between India and Germany. The INS Tabar had earlier visited…
New Delhi: The 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated today with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the chief guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita also attended the event. In his address, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that handloom products are a core component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Be…
New Delhi: The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), under the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), is hosting a significant two-day webinar from August 7-8, 2024. The event focuses on “Quality Standards for Healthcare Delivery System in Unani Medicine” and the digital initiatives…
New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the Central Level Banker Coordination Committee for the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) was convened at Vigyan Bhawan today. The session, chaired by Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of DAHD, saw participation from senior officials of DAHD, NABARD, SIDBI, NDDB, NCDC, and representatives from various lending banks. In her…
Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) commenced its first Advanced Leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Governance today. The programme, designed for civil servants from multiple countries in the FIPIC/IORA region, runs from August 5th to August 16th, 2024, at the NCGG facility in Mussoorie. This inaugural session hosts 40 distinguished participants…
