Month: June 2023

Wrestlers meet Amit Shah, seek ‘fair probe’ against WFI chief; “Let the law take its own course” Shah assured

Manish Kumar

India’s top wrestlers met Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded an impartial probe against the chief of the country’s wrestling federation Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.  Amit Shah assured the wrestlers that the law remains the same for everyone, it’s learned. “Let the law take its own course,” he reportedly told the wrestlers.  The wrestlers, who alleged that their protest has been largely ignored, had last month announced to immerse their medals into the river Ganga.   Cops have filed two FIRs against Mr. Singh. Of the two FIRs, one is…

Shri Yadav confers Awards on eve of World Environment Day

Manish Kumar

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav presided over the award Ceremony for Trash to Treasure Hackathon, Dharti Kare Pukaar, Youth Conclave & Inter-School Painting Competition, held today, on the eve of World Environment Day, in the presence of Minister of State, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, and senior officials of the government. Speaking at the ceremony, Shri Yadav congratulated Meri LiFE initiative of the government, as the application has recorded 1 crore 90 lakh participants, and 87 lakh events, which is a milestone in environmental consciousness.…

INDIAN NAVY’S GREEN INITIATIVES

Manish Kumar

The Navy, as a self-driven and environmentally responsible force, has always been committed towards environment protection and green initiatives. As guardian of the seas, the Navy employs a number of ships, submarines and aircraft that have high energy intensity, thus increased energy efficiency is paramount in every operation and process the Navy undertakes. Some of the noteworthy initiatives towards ‘Clean and Green Navy’, are elaborated in succeeding paragraphs. IN has commissioned solar power with cumulative capacity of 15.87MW which is in line with the Navy’s objective of fulfilling Govt of India’s ‘Jawaharlal Nehru…

At Startup20’s 3rd meeting in Goa, G20 nations join forces to propel global startup ecosystem growth and innovation

Manish Kumar

The second day of the Startup20 Engagement Group meeting in Goa witnessed crucial discussions and meetings aimed at strengthening collaboration and aligning efforts towards the growth and support of startups globally. The program commenced with closed-door meetings between national and international delegations and Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20, focusing on key agendas and strategic partnerships. During the press conference held later in the day, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav addressed the media, highlighting the progress made and the significance of the Policy Communiqué. He expressed his satisfaction with the agreement reached…

Ministry of Ayush is participating in the side event exhibition of 3rd Health Working Group at Hyderabad, Telangana

Manish Kumar

Ministry of Ayush is participating in the side event exhibition of 3rd Health Working Group, 4th – 6th June, 2023 at Hyderabad, Telangana. Ministry of Ayush is showcasing research-based Ayush drugs/formulation like AYUSH-64, AYUSH-82, UNIM004 + UNIM 005, Kabasura Kudineer and Homoeopathic formulation Nanocurcumin, developed by Research councils under the aegis of Ministry of Ayush. Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), a public sector undertaking under Ministry of Ayush, is also exhibiting Ayush formulation, manufactured by them. During this event, “G20 Primer on Traditional Medicine” prepared by Ministry of Ayush and Forum on Indian Traditional…

Bloodbath on the railway Tracks in Odisha

Santosh

The horrific train crash that killed more than 300 people and injured about 900 in Odisha’s Balasore on Friday evening was caused when the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express derailed and collided with a goods train that was parked on the loop track on the side, the derailed coaches hit the incoming Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express.   The tragic incidence has happened possible due to the signalling error may have caused Odisha train accident. What happened to the anti-collision devices ? This is indeed a tragedy of unheard proportions that should have never happened.…

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar to address Digital India Dialogue session on PLI 2.0 for IT Hardware in Bengaluru tomorrow

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be addressing a Digital India Dialogues session on the recently revised production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware at Bengaluru. The session will be attended by stakeholders of the tech ecosystem – industry experts, representatives of industry associations, startups, etc. The Government had last month cleared the PLI 2.0 scheme for IT hardware with an outlay of Rs 17,000 crore, more than doubling the budget for the scheme that was first cleared…

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 in the presence of Prof. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC and Shri Sanjay Murthy, Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, will facilitate creation of many more quality-focused deemed to be universities in an objective and transparent manner. The new simplified guidelines will encourage universities to focus on quality & excellence, strengthen the research ecosystem…

AAP Leader Manish Sisodia Arrives At His Delhi Residence To Meet Ailing Wife

Manish Kumar

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minsiter and AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday arrived at his residence in the national capital after Delhi High Court allowed him to meet his ailing wife. Delhi High Court yesterday allowed Sisodia to meet his ailing wife from 10 am to 5 pm today. The court said that Sisodia will be in police custody during the meeting, Sisodia had earlier moved an interim bail citing his wife’s illness. Granting bail to the AAP leader a bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said that he (Manish…

Odisha Train Accident: Railways Minister Orders High-Level Enquiry In Balasore Tragedy

Manish Kumar

Odisha Train Accident Update: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that for now, the focus is on rescue after the collision of Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Saturday took stock of the situation after three trains collided in Odisha’s Balasore. The Union Minister ordered a high-level enquiry into the accident and said that for now, the focus is on rescue operations. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “It’s a big tragic accident. Railway, NDRF, SDRF, and State govt are conducting the rescue operation.…