IIT researchers devise decision support system (DCS) to maximize LPG connections in BPL households. November 18, 2018. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur have devised a Decision Support System that will help maximize LPG connections in BPL households under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.’ It is a first of its kind for
India’s first specialized hospital for elephants opened in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. November 18, 2018. India’s first specialized hospital for elephants inaugurated formally by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar at Farah block’s Churmura village located in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday. During the inauguration of the hospital, Mathura District Magistrate Sarvagya Ram Mishra was also present.
India seeks MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters from America. November 17, 2018. Defense industry sources here said on Friday that India has sought 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ anti-submarine helicopters from America for its Navy at an estimated cost of USD 2 billion. The country has been in need of these formidable anti-submarine hunter helicopters for more
The Government announced to refund employers for seven weeks of maternity leave given to employees: WCD Ministry. November 17, 2018. The Women and Child Development ministry announced on Thursday that the government will give employers the salaries for seven of the 26 weeks of maternity leave for women earning more than Rs 15,000 a month.
The government of India and the ADB sign $105 million loans for Hydropower Transmission in Himachal Pradesh. November 17, 2018. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $105 million loan to continue financing the transmission system upgrades in Himachal Pradesh for increased supply of hydropower to the state and
NITI Aayog has constituted Himalayan State Regional Council to ensure sustainable development of the Indian Himalayan region. November 17, 2018. NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday, the NITI Forum for North East on Tuesday outlined five development missions for promoting sectors like horticulture, tourism and food processing in the region. He said Other missions will
India and China hold 9th Annual Defence and Security Dialogue in Beijing after a one-year gap. November 17, 2018. India and China held the ninth Annual Defence and Security Dialogue here due to the Doklam standoff after a one-year gap, as both the nations agreed to increase military exchanges and interactions. The Defence Secretary Sanjay
Indian Navy completes refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. November 16, 2018. The Indian Navy has successfully completed refitted Maldivian Coast Guard Ship (MCGS) Huravee successfully at the Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam and it was handed over to its Commanding Officer Major Mohamed Jamshad, Commanding Officer MCGS Huravee at a ceremony
2nd Paithan mega food park to open tomorrow in Maharashtra inaugurated in Aurangabad 16 November 2018. Union Minister for food processing industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Government of India, inaugurated the second mega food park in Maharashtra. The park is located in Wahegaon and Dhangaon village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district Promoted by Paithan Mega
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates India’s first multi-modal terminal constructed on river Ganga in Varanasi. November 14, 2018. PM Modi inaugurated India’s first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river on Monday in his parliamentary constituency here and received the country’s first container cargo transported from Kolkata on inland waterways. The PM was accompanied by Yogi Adityanath,