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Counting of votes underway for Assembly elections held in 4 states; BJP set to form govt in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Congress poised for absolute majority in Telangana

Newdelhi:3/12/23:Counting of votes for Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana is underway. As per the Latest trends, the BJP has taken a clear lead in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhatisgarh. The Congress is ahead in Telangana. Counting for Mizoram Assembly will be taken up on Monday. In Rajasthan, BJP has won the majority with 104  seats and still ...

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54 express trains of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been canceled because of impending cyclone Michaung over the Bay of Bengal

Bhubaneswar:2/12/23: As many as 54 express trains originating, terminating and passing through the jurisdiction of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been canceled by Indian Railways to ensure the safety of the passengers because of impending cyclone Michaung over the Bay of Bengal. Six pairs of trains originating from ECoR jurisdiction and 21 pairs passing through it have been canceled amid ...

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President to confer National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)-2023

Newdelhi:2/12/23:The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest on the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ to be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on 3rd December 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will confer prestigious National Awards to ...

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Optimism and positivity for the future of Connectivity:Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, December 2, 2023: The Energy Forum (TEF), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs, is hosting a two day international conference on “Purvodaya Perspectives: Reflections on Regional Connectivity,” on 2nd and 3rd December at ITC Welcomhotel, Bhubaneswar. The conference was inaugurated today by Chief Guest, Shri Dharmendra ...

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Prime Minister participates in the COP-28 Presidency’s Session on Transforming Climate Finance

Dubai:2/12/23: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the COP-28 Presidency’s Session on “Transforming Climate Finance” on 1 December 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The event focussed on making climate finance more available, accessible, and affordable to developing countries. During the session, the leaders adopted the “UAE Declaration on a New Global Climate Finance Framework”. The declaration includes elements on, inter ...

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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates Sahitya Akademi Book Fair

Newdelhi:1/12/23:Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal today inaugurated the Sahitya Akademi Book Fair in New Delhi. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister said that books played an important role in nation-building and the constitution makers were all voracious readers. He added that the decision to put equality before liberty as a fundamental right in the constitution was ...

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International food safety body endorses India’s proposal on global standards for millets

Newdelhi:1 /12/23:The Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC) which is an international food safety and quality standard-setting body of the United Nations has praised India’s Standards on Millets. It has accepted India’s proposal for the development of global standards for millets during its 46th session held in Rome, Italy. With the CAC endorsing the proposal, work on the submission of project documents ...

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Vice-President inaugurated the 5th Global Ayurveda Festival in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram:1/12/23: The Vice-President, Shri JagdeepDhankhar today underlined the role of Ayurveda as an ‘affordable, non-invasive, efficacious and wholesome solution’ amidst the surge in modern-day non-communicable and lifestyle diseases. Highlighting Ayurveda’s emphasis on prevention, balance, and personalized care, he observed that “it aligns seamlessly with the global call for a sustainable and equitable healthcare system.” Addressing the inaugural session of the ...

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Rescue Operations at Silkyara Tunnel Collapse Site on War Footing Mode

Newdelhi:25/11/23:Continuing their unwavering commitment to saving lives, the government is actively engaged in ongoing rescue operations at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, where 41 workers remain trapped. The 2 km section of the tunnel, with completed concrete work ensuring the safety of the workers, is the focus of the rescue efforts. Various government agencies are working tirelessly on each assigned ...

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Ministry of Education kick-starts the third phase of Yuva Sangam under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat initiative

Newdelhi:25/11/23:The Ministry of Education kick-started the 3rd phase of Yuva Sangam with a delegation of 50 students belonging to diverse parts of Madhya Pradesh travelling to West Bengal for a cultural cum education tour. Yuva Sangam under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative endeavours to promote experiential learning and introduce youth to the rich diversity of our country. It also aims ...

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