Day: November 14, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue ops enter Day 3, May take 2 more days to rescue 40 trapped labourers; govt constitutes expert panel to probe the incident

Manish Kumar

Approximately 40 workers are trapped in a tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Rescue operations face delays due to a collapse during reprofiling.   Stabilisation efforts and innovative techniques are underway.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the rescue operation last night over a phone call with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.  The operation entered day three today as the workers remain trapped under the debris of the under-construction tunnel that collapsed on Sunday morning.  In Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, approximately 40 workers have been trapped for over 24 hours inside an…

Padma Vibhushan awardee PRS Oberoi, patriarch of Oberoi Hotels, passes away at 94

Manish Kumar

PRS Oberoi, the pioneer of the Indian hospitality industry, passes away at 94. PRS Oberoi was widely known as the doyen of Indian hospitality, who has now left behind a huge legacy.  Popularly known as “Biki”, Oberoi had retired from his positions as executive chairman of EIH Ltd and chairman of EIH Associates Hotel Limited   In 2008, Oberoi was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour for his contributions to the hospitality industry.  He is survived by his son Vikram, CEO and managing director of EIH, and two daughters.…

MoS Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan chaired the inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi

Manish Kumar

Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan chaired the inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of the WOAH (World Organization for Animal Health) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi today. Many dignitories including MoS(FAHD),Dr. L. Murugan were present at the occasion.  This 4-day event is scheduled from November 13 to 16, 2023. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan said that as per WOAH 69 % of the human infections originate from the animals. This underscore the rising demand in areas of food safety, public…

Government e-Marketplace achieves landmark Gross Merchandise Value of ₹2 Lakh Crore in less than eight months of FY 2023-24

Manish Kumar

In a remarkable achievement, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has reached a significant milestone by surpassing ₹2 Lakh Crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) within less than eight months of the current fiscal year, surpassing the total GMV inscribed at the end of last fiscal year (2022-23).  The average GMV per day has also witnessed significant growth and reached more than  ₹850 crore per day in the current Financial Year. Within the constellation of noteworthy contributors to this momentous GMV achievement in the current financial year, the substantial role played by Central…

Coal Ministry to Launch 8th Round of Commercial Coal Mines Auctions on 15th November

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Coal is gearing up for the launch of 8th round of auctions for Commercial Coal Mines on November 15, 2023  marking further significant leap in the Coal sector and taking a step forward, towards making India Atmanirbhar in coal. The Coal sector opened for Commercial Coal Mining in 2020, with the first-ever successful auctions of Commercial Mining launched by the  Prime Minister on 18.06.2020. Since then, Ministry of Coal has conducted seven rounds of Commercial Coal Mining auctions, and 91 mines have been auctioned, with peak rated capacity of 221…

PM to inaugurate, dedicate to nation and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs. 7200 crore in Jharkhand

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand on 14th-15th November, 2023. On 15th November, at around 9:30 AM, Prime Minister will visit Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park cum Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi. Thereafter, he will reach Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, where he will pay floral tribute at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. PM Narendra Modi would be the first PM to visit Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Prime Minister will participate in a programme marking the celebration of third Janjatiya…