New Delhi: Iron ore and limestone, accounting for approximately 80% of the total MCDR mineral production by value, reached record production levels in FY 2023-24. Iron ore production hit 275 million metric tons (MMT), while limestone production soared to 450 MMT. This remarkable performance continues into FY 2024-25, with provisional figures showing sustained growth. From April…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of creating 3 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development organized a National Stakeholders Consultative Workshop today. The focus was on integrating Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into Service Sector Enterprises. Inaugurating the workshop,…
New Delhi: The 10th Meeting of BRICS Environment Ministers was held in a hybrid format under the Chairship of the Russian Federation. Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated virtually. This meeting marked the first gathering of BRICS Environment Ministers following the inclusion of five new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the…
New Delhi, June 28, 2024 – The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has introduced new draft rules for Evidential Breath Analyzers under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of breath analyzers used by law enforcement and workplaces, ultimately promoting…
Kolkata: In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata have decoded the molecular mechanism through which a cell surface receptor, VEGFR1, regulates critical cellular functions and prevents cancer. This discovery has significant implications for developing medical solutions for colon and renal cancers. The enzyme VEGFR1, a member of…
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough for India’s agriculture sector, the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact, affordable, and easily maneuverable tractor designed specifically for small and marginal farmers. This innovative tractor promises to increase agricultural productivity while keeping costs low, offering a much-needed solution to over 80% of India’s cultivators who…
Guyana: India entered the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after 10 years by defeating reigning champion England in the second semifinal on Thursday. They are all set to face first time finalist South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday.
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing six consecutive developmental trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS’ with an improved booster configuration. These trials were conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, marking a total of 10 successful developmental trials, thereby…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, the Single Window Committee (SWC) of the Energy Department has approved investment proposals worth Rs. 903.41 crore. This substantial investment aims to establish transformative green energy projects, reinforcing the state’s commitment to meeting its Renewable Energy (RE) target of 10 GW by 2030. The 6th…
Bhubaneswar: Skill Development Programmes should not be limited to a select category of students but should be extended to higher education courses and linked to Mission Shakti and the industrial sector, according to Minister Sampad Swain. During a review meeting on the Skill Development Programme, the Minister emphasized the importance of linking skill development specifically…
