IAS officers of 2020 batch call on the President

A group of 175 IAS officers of 2020 batch, currently deputed to various Union Ministries and Departments as Assistant Secretaries, called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 25, 2022). Addressing the officers, the President said that as civil servants, they have an important role to play in the emergence of India as a global hub of knowledge, supply-chain, innovation, technology-development and various other fields. At the same time, India has to strengthen the leadership position it has taken in the areas of socially…

Hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune

Indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell bus at an event in Pune on Sunday and said during the launch ceremony that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hydrogen Vision is important for India to ensure Atmanirbhar means of affordable and accessible clean energy, meeting climate change goals, and creating new entrepreneurs and jobs. The eco-friendly bus has been built by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT Limited, a Pune-based software multinational. Green…

PM inaugurates state-of-the-art Amrita Hospital in Faridabad

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated state-of-the-art Amrita Hospital at Faridabad today. Governor of Haryana Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Chief Minister Shri Manohar Lal, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Dushyant Chautala, Union Minister Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi were among those present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that as the country is entering the Amrit Kaal and collective aspirations and resolutions are taking shape, it is fitting that the country is getting the nectar of blessings of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi. He said that…

PM to address National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and UTs on 25th August

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the National Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and Union Territories on 25th August, 2022 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. The two-day Conference is being organised by the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment on 25-26 August, 2022 at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The Conference is being convened in the spirit of cooperative federalism to discuss various significant labour related issues. It will help create further synergy amongst the Centre and State Governments in formulating better policies and ensuring effective implementation of…

PM to visit Haryana and Punjab on 24th August

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Haryana and Punjab on 24th August, 2022. The day will witness two important Health initiatives being inaugurated/dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Amrita Hospital at Faridabad, Haryana. Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Mohali and dedicate ‘Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre’ to the Nation, at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District (Mohali) at around 02:15 PM. PM in Haryana The availability of modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital…

PM addresses the Har Ghar Jal Utsav under Jal Jeevan Mission via a video message

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Har Ghar Jal Utsav under Jal Jeevan Mission via a video message. The event took place at Panaji Goa. Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat were among those present on the occasion. The Prime Minister greeted Shri Krishna devotees on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. At the outset, the Prime Minister shared every Indian’s pride in three important milestones related to the huge goals that India is working on in Amrit Kaal, that were…

Amid covid scare, shoppers flee as officials lock down Ikea store

Health authorities tried to lock down an Ikea store on Saturday in Shanghai and quarantine those on site after learning someone who had been in contact with a Covid-19 patient had visited. Scenes of mayhem unfolded soon after. Videos on social media showed that news of the flash shutdown sent shoppers fleeing and screaming in an effort to get out of the building before the doors were locked. In an effort to eradicate the Coronavirus, Shanghai’s 25 million residents were barred from leaving their homes for two months earlier this…

English Rendering of Prime Minister’s address from the ramparts of Red Fort on 76th Independence Day

Best wishes to my dear countrymen on the momentous occasion of completion of 75 years of Independence. Many congratulations to all! It is heartening to see our tricolor being unfurled with pride, honor and glory, not only in all the corners of India, but also worldwide by Indians who love their country immensely. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the people spread across the globe who love India. My heartfelt greetings to all my dear Indians on this Amrit Mahotsav festival of celebrating our freedom. This is a day…

India must be a developed nation in 25 years: PM Narendra Modi lays ground for next decade in I-Day speech

In his 83-minute-long speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the forgotten heroes of the country, panchpran, naari shakti, corruption and family dynasty, among other things. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the 75 years of India’s Independence, addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort for the 9th consecutive time on Monday. In his 83-minute-long speech, the Prime Minister said that India will be a developed nation in the next 25 years. He also talked about the forgotten heroes of the country, panchpran, naari shakti, corruption and family dynasty, among other…

PM Narendra Modi ditches teleprompter, uses paper notes for Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted for paper notes over a teleprompter to deliver his Independence Day speech from Red Fort on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ditched the teleprompter and opted for paper notes to deliver his speech addressing the nation on the 76th Independence Day. This was the ninth consecutive time that the prime minister addressed the citizens from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. In his 83-minute-long speech, PM Modi talked about the forgotten heroes of the country, panchpran, naari shakti, corruption and family dynasty, among…