New Delhi: In a landmark move, Karnataka and Rajasthan have taken the lead in the auction of Exploration Licences (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The auctions, launched on March 6, 2024, mark the first instance of Exploration Licence blocks being auctioned in India. Karnataka initiated the auction of one block encompassing Gold, Copper, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, riding high on their recent success in the Indian Super League (ISL), encountered another setback, this time on the international stage. The team suffered a significant 0-4 defeat against Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals held at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Australia. Despite entering…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the continuation of a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders, for up to 12 refills per year. This subsidy extension is designed for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana…
Sonbhadra: In a significant stride towards inclusive development, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 177 development projects in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. These projects, valued at Rs 10 crore 41 lakh, are funded from Puri’s MPLAD fund…
New Delhi: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new office space at the World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The ceremony, held today, was graced by the presence of the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh….
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, addressed the 2nd edition of The Times Group WorldWide Media Festival of Manufacturing 2024 in New Delhi today, urging the Indian manufacturing industry to embrace the challenge of global competition. During his speech, R.K. Singh emphasized the need for Indian industries…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through the Directorate of Lighthouse and Lightships, celebrated the rich maritime heritage of India with a captivating Lighthouse Photo Exhibition. The exhibition, hosted at AIFACS, New Delhi, showcased a collection of 100 photographs, spotlighting the beauty and historical significance of lighthouses that adorn India’s expansive coastline….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has given the green light to a transformative project, the Re-Construction of Berth No. 8 and Mechanization of Berth Nos. 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhash Dock of KDS, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. This monumental decision, sanctioned by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, marks a…
New Delhi: The Indian government has launched the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to eliminate the manual engagement of sanitation workers in hazardous tasks such as sewer and septic tank cleaning. This human-centric approach, jointly initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards the empowerment and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has inaugurated 35 new District Disability Rehabilitation Centers (DDRC) across the country. The virtual inauguration ceremony was led by the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. These DDRCs…
