J&K ‘back to the village’ outreach programme
Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious initiative to reach out to the people at the grassroots level through a programme named as ‘Back to the Village’. The programme …
Read MoreIndia grants $ 15 mn first time ever for African Union Summit
India has extended $15 million grant assistance to Niger in support of organising of the African Union (AU) summit scheduled from July 7-8, 2019 in Niamey,the capital of Niger. India …
Read MoreShri RK Singh approves Dispute Resolution Mechanism for solar/wind sector
Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy(IC) has approved a proposal to set up a Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) for solar/wind sector. This move will give …
Read MoreCentre begins groundwork for 100 innovation centres
The Centre has begun groundwork to deliver a major poll promise of 100 innovation zones across India. The innovation centres would be linked to Smart City Mission.The first 100 cities …
Read MoreIndian scientists develop more potent Anthrax vaccine
Recently,a group of Indian scientists have developed a new vaccine against anthrax. The vaccine is claimed to be superior over existing vaccines as it can generate an immune response to …
Read MoreInternational Yoga Day
The International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June since its inception in 2015. The International Yoga day is celebrated to promote yoga and spread awareness about its benefits. The …
Read MoreNasscom and global Internet body join hands for global research in IoT
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) have joined hands for developing standards that will feed into the global consultation …
Read MoreNavy plans to build 6 submarines
The defence ministry has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 (I). Leading international submarine manufacturers …
Read MoreCrop insurance claims surge, delay in disbursals falls
The government’s crop insurance scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has witnessed a rise in claims ratio from farmers across the country in fiscal 2018-19. The higher claims ratio …
Read MoreIndia’s first solar-powered cruise vessel
Kerala’ State Water Transport Department (SWTD) has decided to launch India’s first premier solar-powered cruise boat in Alappuzha by December 2019. The cruise boat will be powered by a motor …
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