Workshop Organized by Infrastructure Finance Secretariat Focuses on PPP Project Structuring in Ports Sector

New Delhi: The Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS), under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), conducted a two-day hybrid workshop on 14th-15th March, 2024, in New Delhi, aimed at sensitizing stakeholders from the Ports sector on structuring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects using a web-based toolkit. The workshop witnessed the participation…

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Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) to be Conducted Across 23 States

New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is gearing up to administer the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on March 17, 2024. This nationwide assessment will see the participation of approximately 37 lakh learners…

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Ministry of Minority Affairs Grants Rs. 92.34 Crore for Infrastructure Development at NEHU

New Delhi: In line with the vision of a developed and prosperous India, championed by the Honorable Prime Minister, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has taken a momentous step towards infrastructure development at the North Eastern Himalayan University (NEHU). A sum of Rs. 92.34 Crore has been allocated for the construction of four hostels and…

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Arjun Munda Virtually Lays Foundation Stone for Tribal Culture & Heritage Centre in Jharkhand

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs; Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Arjun Munda, virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony of the ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage’ at Padampur, Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. This museum aims to celebrate and safeguard the rich legacy of the tribal community in Jharkhand, offering a glimpse…

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Election Commission: Assembly and General Elections to be conducted in Four Phases in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled the election schedule for both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, along with several other states across the country. In a significant development, the elections in Odisha will be conducted in four phases, as confirmed by Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The polling…

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Election Commission Announces Schedule for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Voting to commence on April 19

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in addition to announcing the dates for Assembly elections in selected states. As per the announcement, the voting process will commence on April 19, with the final results slated to be declared on June 4, 2024….

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Election Commission Announces Lok Sabha Elections with Over 97 Crore Eligible Voters

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections, revealing that over 97 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across the nation. Addressing a press conference, Kumar emphasized the significance of the electoral process, urging every eligible citizen to “get inked” and participate in this historic opportunity….

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Ministry of Defence Inks Contract with HAL for Mid Life Upgrade of Dornier Aircraft

New Delhi: In a significant development aimed at bolstering India’s maritime capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Navy. The contract, valued at Rs. 2,890 crore, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the operational readiness…

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