Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presides Over Customs Seized Antiquities Handing-Over Ceremony to ASI

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, virtually led the handing-over ceremony of antiquities seized by Customs to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today. The ceremony took place simultaneously at seven different locations, including Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Guwahati,…

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches EDI at Land Customs Stations in North East Region

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) at Land Customs Stations (LCS) in the North East Region (NER) through a virtual event held in New Delhi today. The implementation of EDI at remote LCS is expected to streamline the movement of goods, enhance customs clearances,…

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Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Engages with Ministry Officials for People-Centric Governance

New Delhi: In a move towards promoting a people-centric governance model, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, held an interactive session with Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ officials of the Ministry at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session aimed to involve employees in decision-making processes and gather valuable insights for effective governance….

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Eat Right Station Initiative Reaches Milestone with 150 Certified Railway Stations

New Delhi: India, with its vast railway network transporting millions daily, is witnessing a transformative change in food safety standards across railway stations, thanks to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative. The initiative has now successfully certified 150 railway stations across the country, ensuring passengers access safe, hygienic,…

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Pey Jal Survekshan Awards to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in Urban Water Management

New Delhi: The Pey Jal Survekshan (PJS), a critical component of the AMRUT 2.0 mission, seeks to assess and recognize achievements in water-related services within urban areas. Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), highlighted the mission’s objectives during a media briefing, shedding light on the Pey Jal Survekshan Awards…

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MSME Hosts CPSE Conclave: Recognizing Contributions to Public Procurement Policy Implementation

New Delhi: In a notable effort to acknowledge the critical role played by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in fulfilling the mandates set by the Public Procurement Policy of the Government of India, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized the CPSE Conclave on Public Procurement Policy. Chaired by Union Minister of…

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Sanctions Rs. 3549.48 Crore for Key Highway Projects in Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi:  Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has given the green light for a substantial allocation of Rs. 3549.48 crores towards the construction and strengthening of various National Highways projects in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant stride in the state’s infrastructure development. In a recent announcement, Gadkari revealed that an allocation…

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs. 6728.33 Crore Allocation for Frontier Highway Development in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently shared a significant development on the road infrastructure front, particularly in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. In a post, he revealed that an allocation of Rs. 6728.33 crores has been granted for the construction of 8 stretches on NH-913, famously known as the…

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Banana Fiber-based Wound Dressing: A Sustainable Breakthrough in Wound Care

New Delhi: In a remarkable stride towards sustainable wound care solutions, scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed an eco-friendly wound dressing material using banana fibers. India, being the world’s largest banana-farming country, grapples with a surplus of…

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