Government Initiates Establishment of International Centre of Excellence for Dams at IISc Bangalore

Bangalore: In a significant step towards enhancing dam safety and fostering expertise in the field, the Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. The agreement, part of the Dam…

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DRI Operation in Bengaluru Thwarts Illicit Elephant Tusk Trade Syndicate

Bengaluru:  Officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully dismantled a syndicate engaged in the illegal trade of elephant tusks on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The operation, executed with precision, resulted in the interception of three suspects on March 5th and 6th, 2024, in an auto-rickshaw, leading to the confiscation of elephant tusks classified under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Allocates Rs. 2675.31 Crore for Key Karnataka Highway Project

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a substantial allocation of Rs. 2675.31 crore for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Karnataka. The project, undertaken in Bagalkot and Belgavi districts, will be executed using the Hybrid Annuity Mode, covering a total length of 92.40 km. Shri…

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Indian Army’s Ex-Servicemen Rallies Foster Unity and Support Amidst Challenges in Manipur

Imphal: In a resolute effort to strengthen ties with the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community during testing times in Manipur, the Indian Army orchestrated a series of ESM Rallies across diverse districts. The rallies, held in Bishnupur, Senapati, and Churachandpur districts on February 26, February 28, and March 4, respectively, marked a significant outreach to the ESM fraternity in the state.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Announces ₹553.12 Crore Funding for Key Highway Development in WB

New Delhi: In a significant development for West Bengal’s infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced an allocation of ₹553.12 crore for the development and 4-laning of crucial highway sections. The project encompasses the Krishnagar-Behrampore and Barasat–Barajaguli sections on National Highway – 34, traversing Nadia, Murshidabad, and North 24 Parganas districts…

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CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum and UCOST Collaborate on Historic Pine Needle Fuel Project in Champawat

New Delhi: In a significant move towards sustainable energy solutions and environmental conservation, an MoU was signed on March 5th between CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, and UCOST under the “Adarsh Champawat” mission. The initiative, guided by the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, aims to deploy technology for fuel production from Pine Needles in Champawat….

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