Newdelhi:2/5/23:The implementation of the FASTag system for toll collection in India has been a resounding success, with a consistent growth trajectory. On 29th April 2023, the daily toll collection through FASTag system achieved a historic milestone, reaching an all-time high collection of Rs. 193.15 crore, with 1.16 crore transactions recorded in a single day. Since FASTag was mandated by the ...

Newdelhi:2/5/23:Keeping user benefits in mind, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has allowed residents to verify their mobile numbers and email IDs seeded with their Aadhaar. It had come to the notice of the UIDAI that in some instances, residents were not aware/sure about that which of their mobile numbers is seeded to their Aadhaar. Hence residents were worried that ...

Newdelhi:1/5/23:Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2023. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in ). The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst ...

newedelhi:1/5/23:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that  the “Ganga Pushkarala Yatra,” by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, flagged off from Secunderabad Railway Station, Telangana traversing across the revered cities of Puri, Kashi & Ayodhya will boost spiritual tourism in the country. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Started a few days ago, this will surely boost spiritual tourism.”  

Newdelhi:1/5/23:NITI Aayog released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023” today in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. To commemorate 75 years of India’s independence and highlight and laud the efforts of Union Ministries and State Governments, this compendium includes 75 case studies cutting across 14 key social sectors. The case studies have been sourced from all ...

Newdelhi:1/5/23:The gross GST revenue collected in the month of April, 2023 is ₹ 1,87,035 crore of which CGST is ₹38,440 crore, SGST is ₹47,412 crore, IGST is ₹89,158 crore (including ₹34,972 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is ₹12,025 crore (including ₹901 crore collected on import of goods). The government has settled ₹45,864 crore to CGST and ₹37,959 crore to SGST from IGST. The total ...

Bhubaneswar:30/4/23: Odisha  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated noted Odia scientist Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty on being appointed as the Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. “Congratulate noted Odia scientist Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty on being appointed as the Secretary of DAE India and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. Wish him ...

Newdelhi:29/4/23:A special study conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) found that 76% of the Indian media persons believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has played a significant role in introducing the real Bharat to the countrymen. The progarmme has initiated a trend where people are now more aware of the things ...

Bhubaneswar: 28/4/23:The trial run of Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express commenced at 6.10 am on Friday. It will reach Puri in little more than six hours As per schedule, the train left Howrah at 6.10 am and is slated to reach Puri at 12.35 pm. The train will begin its return journey at 1.50 pm and reach Howrah at 8.30 pm. ...

Newdelhi:28/4/23:The Y20 Pre-Summit concluded successfully today in  Leh.The Pre summit was organized from 26th to 28th April. Addressing a press conference on the conclusion Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that G20 under India’s Presidency has set new milestones. He said that the discussions and deliberations are going on successfully and also India’s rich art, culture ...