The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers are carrying out nationwide protests today against Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia‘s arrest in the Delhi liquor scam case. Party workers are staging protests in Bhopal, Chandigarh, Delhi and other cities amid tight security. A clash broke out between AAP workers and police near the party headquarters in the national capital. Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22 in connection with alleged corruption in the now-scrapped policy relating to the sale of alcohol.…
Month: February 2023
“Air India of today is recognized as the potential of the new India where it is soaring the heights of success”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs 3,600 crore at Shivamogga, Karnataka today. He also inaugurated the Shivamogga Airport and took a walk-through of the facilities. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga which include Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot. He also laid the foundation stone for multiple road development projects to be developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs 215…
Rs 100.63 crore margin money subsidy disbursed creating around 25,000 new jobs
In a programme organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hindaun City, in Karauli district of Rajasthan, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) Shri Manoj Kumar in the presence Dr. Manoj Rajoria Member of Parliament Karauli-Dholpur LokSabha of Rajasthan distributed 300 bee boxes including bee colony to beekeepers today. He also released margin money subsidy of Rs. 100.63 crores to 3083 beneficiaries under PMEGP scheme with sanctioned loan of Rs. 296.19 Crores for PMEGP projects, this will create new employment opportunities for around 25,000 people. Speaking on the occasion, KVIC Chairman Shri…
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) celebrated its 66th Foundation Day today
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) celebrated its 66th Foundation Day on 26th February 2023. CSIR-CMERI had the honour to host Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research as the Chief Guest of the occasion. Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Kumari Mishra, Director, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The dignitaries were showcased the CSIR-CMERI developed technologies, like, Municipal Solid Waste Management System, Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanized Drain Cleaning System,…
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Government will promote Industry-driven Start-Ups to create wealth and jobs
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Government will promote Industry-driven Start-Ups to create wealth and jobs. Addressing the 37th Foundation day of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) as Chief Guest at National Institute of Immunology, NII, Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh called for equal stake with equal partnership and responsibility by Industry to sustain the Start-Ups boom. The Minister said, Start-Ups will become sustainable, if Industry from the…
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur engages in ‘Youth Dialogue’ with participants
IIM, Raipur successfully organized the two day Y20 consultation event at its campus with much enthusiasm and fanfare. The first day deliberations yesterday on 25th February, 2023 S were marked by the important ‘Youth Dialogue’ with Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India which began with a lot of excitement among the students. Earlier, in the morning yesterday, the event was inaugurated by Smt. Renuka Singh, MoS, Tribal Affairs, GoI, in the presence of Dr. Ram Kumar Kakani, the Director of IIM Raipur, along with…
PM to release 13th instalment amount of more than Rs. 16,800 crores to more than 8 crore beneficiary farmers under the PM-KISAN at Belagavi, Karnataka
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release Rs 2000 each to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN) scheme tomorrow. A total of more than Rs. 16,800 crores will be deposited directly in the accounts of more than eight crore farmers under the Scheme. The highly anticipated release of the PM-KISAN 13th instalment, in conjunction with the Indian Railways and the Jal Jeevan Mission, will take place at Belagavi, Karnataka. The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and the Secretary, Ministry of…
English rendering of PM’s address in the 98th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 26.02.2023
My dear countrymen, Namaskar. I am feeling very happy to join you all in this 98th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. In this journey towards a century, all of you have made ‘Mann Ki Baat’ a wonderful platform as an expression of public participation. Every month, in millions of messages, the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of lots of people reaches out to me. You know the power of your mind… Similarly, how the might of the country increases with the strength of the society…this we have seen and understood in different…
PM addresses UP Rozgar Mela
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Rozgar Mela of Uttar Pradesh Government via a video message. In the Mela, appointment letters were provided to direct recruits for Sub Inspectors in UP Police and equivalent posts in Nagrik Police, Platoon Commanders and Fire Department Second Officers. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed happiness that he is getting an opportunity to address a Rozgar Mela almost every week in BJP ruled states and the country is continuously getting many talented youth who bring new thinking and efficiency in…
Global economic slowdown looms in 2023 due to high inflation, borrowing costs
The global economy is facing significant challenges due to slowing but elevated inflation, high borrowing costs, and lower external demand. These factors are expected to have a profound impact on private consumption expenditure, investments, and economic activities. As a result, major global economies are projected to experience slower growth or even recession this year. Against this backdrop, the global GDP growth is expected to slow down from 3.2% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Macroeconomic Outlook Report: Global (Q1 2023 Update),” reveals…