A new mobile application, PMJVK Bhuvan, has been developed to improve the implementation and monitoring of projects under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). The app enables geo-tagging of assets created under the scheme and captures project-specific details, including photographs at various stages of construction or completion. The PMJVK,…
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Stage-III of GRAP Invoked in NCR to Combat Deteriorating Air Quality
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect. This decision comes as Delhi’s air quality worsens, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 379 by 4 PM on December 16, 2024….
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Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Lays Foundation for NCERT Auditorium and Announces Major Educational Initiatives
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, performed the Bhoomi Poojan for a new auditorium at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in New Delhi. The auditorium, with a capacity of approximately 900 seats, is poised to become a state-of-the-art facility for academic and cultural events. The…
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Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi Chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting on “Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0”
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, presided over the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Women and Child Development in New Delhi. The discussion focused on “Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.” The session witnessed the participation of Members of Parliament from…
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Legendary Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73
New Delhi: The world of music mourns the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain, a legendary tabla virtuoso, who passed away on Sunday in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 73. Hussain, considered one of the finest tabla players of all time, was hospitalized for two…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates a Unified “Whole of Science” Approach to Achieve “Viksit Bharat” by 2047
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the importance of a collaborative “whole of Government” and “whole of Science” approach to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation, “Viksit Bharat,” by 2047. Dr. Singh made this appeal…
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A Grand Inauguration: Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Opens GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior
Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum today at the historic Victoria Market Building in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony, which combined tradition with modern scientific innovation, began with the Vice President cutting a ribbon and unveiling a commemorative plaque….
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3rd CIL CSR Conclave 2024 Begins in Kolkata, Highlights Community Transformation through CSR
The 3rd CIL CSR Conclave 2024 was inaugurated today by Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, in Kolkata. The event witnessed the participation of several distinguished personalities, including Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, and Shri P.M. Prasad, Chairman of…
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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel Concludes Successful Visit to India
General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, concluded his official visit to India from December 11 to 14, 2024. The visit marked a significant step in enhancing the long-standing relationship between the Indian and Nepali armies, achieving key milestones in defence cooperation, strategic…
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Bengaluru Techie Suicide: Police Arrest Estranged Wife and Her Family
Bengaluru police have taken three individuals into custody in connection with the suicide of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash. Those arrested include his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, and brother Anuragh Singhania. Subhash, a senior tech professional, was found dead at his residence in Munnekolalu, Southeast Bengaluru, on…