Category: CSR

Now we have taken great initiative and the world is praising Bharat. Gati Shakti and Udan for both IMD has played a pivotal role. Safe aviation is not possible at all without IMD being 24 X 7 alert. Even during the G20 summit the success of which has been recognised and acknowledged by the world, to an extent that it will be difficult to reach the benchmark put up by Bharat in organising it, IMD had a great role to play. During COVID, the contribution was no less. I had…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today took part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister, Shri L Murugan in New Delhi. Addressing on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Pongal and said that the festive fervour can be witnessed emanating from every home in Tamil Nadu. Shri Modi wished for a continuous flow of the stream of happiness, prosperity and contentment in the lives of all citizens. He also noted Lohri celebrations taking place yesterday, the festive occasion of Makar…

A fire broke out in the store room of closed BMC school in Mumbai’s Parel on Monday morning (January 15) at around 9.16 am. Fire officials were rushed to the spot. According to the officials, the fire was confined to electric wiring, electric installation, Mattress etc. on ground floor of the five floored BMC school building. No injury has been reported so far in the incident that took place in Saibaba School, Opp Mint Colony Mono Rail Station, Parel, Mumbai. The officials said that it was a Level-1 fire which was declared…

Saluting the Sentinels: India celebrates its 76th Army Day | Here’s everything you need to know As the country observes its 76th Army Day today, the adage “A soldier is never off duty” resonates deeply, encapsulating the unwavering commitment and sacrifice inherent in the lives of those who stand as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Army Day 2024: In the heart of January, the nation stands united, bowing its head in reverence and gratitude, as it commemorates ‘Army Day’ on the 15th. This annual observance serves as a poignant reminder…

The Madras High Court recently observed that watching child pornographic videos will itself not attract offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice Anand Venkatesh noted that to attract the offences under the POCSO Act, a child or children must have been used for pornography. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh made this observation while quashing a criminal case against a youngster who had downloaded and watched child porn videos on his mobile phone; he stressed the need for society to tackle this issue from school onwards. The judge…

The Climate Conference 2024, themed “Decoding the Green Transition for India,” took place on January 12, 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, the event focused on the pivotal role of the private sector, climate tech Startups and institutional investors in mobilizing financial resources and technical capabilities. The goal was to leverage government efforts, engage civil society and communities, and develop innovative climate services and adaptation technologies. The Conference was organised under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme with Delivery…

2023 was a standout year for urban governance in India”, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas today. While addressing the media at a press conference here, Shri Puri said that since 2014, the Government has undertaken transformational programmatic interventions to develop urban infrastructure and strengthen urban governance, with a strong focus on pro-poor welfare. The Minister said that different sections of society have benefitted tremendously from our interventions this year – be it street vendors; informal urban workers; women and…

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has entered into MoUs with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (GSPC) and Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (GPPL) during the three-day Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, being held in Gandhinagar during January 10 – 12, 2024. The MoU with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. aims for the blending of Green Hydrogen in the gas networks of GSPC and promotion of Green Hydrogen mobility by setting up Green Hydrogen fuelling stations in Gujarat. The MoU was exchanged between CMD, NTPC, Shri Gurdeep Singh and MD, GSPC, Shri…

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) {DEPwD}, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of India through National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) organizes Divya Kala Mela unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country. To continue the efforts of empowering Divyang Entrepreneurs, Divya Kala Mela is being organized from 12th January – 21st January 2024 at Ground-3 Reshimbagh, Nagpur (Maharashtra). The Divya Kala Mela, Nagpur inaugurated today . Shri Omprakash urf Bachchu Kadu, MLA & Chairman Divyang Kalyan State…

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India (Northern Region Office) organised a Conference on Mahabharat Circuit.  This was followed by a Familiarisation Trip to Kurukshetra, Jyotisar and Thanesar on 10th January, 2024. A diverse array of delegates from all over the country comprising of Tour Operators, travel media persons, opinion makers and influencers participated in the Conference apart from the officers of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Haryana Tourism Department and local administration. The endeavor was to create awareness about the tourism potential and religious significance of the…