Newdelhi:9/3/23:The Union Power Ministry has devised a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power during the upcoming summer months. Union Minister for Power & NRE, Sh. R.K. Singh chaired a review meeting on Tuesday, the 07th March, 2023, with senior officers from Power sector, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Railways wherein detailed discussions took place on various aspects to ...
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Climate change, glacier topography & morphology control glacial retreat
Bhubaneswar:7/3/23:Change in debris cover plays a critical role in the glacier surface lowering, shrinkage, retreat, and mass balance, according to a recent study. Therefore, these factors need to be accounted for in future studies for a complete understanding of the observed glacier changes and responses. Despite the importance of the Himalayan glaciation, the knowledge of the glacial dynamics and the ...
Read More »India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
Newdelhi:7/3/23:The country will soon have a modern and smart power transmission system with features such as real-time monitoring and automated operation of grid, better situational assessment, capability to have increased share of renewable capacity in the power-mix, enhanced utilization of transmission capacity, greater resilience against cyber-attacks as well as natural disasters, centralized and data driven decision-making, reduction in forced outages ...
Read More »PM addresses Post Budget Webinar on ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’
Newdelhi:7/3/23:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’. It is the tenth of a series of 12 post-budget webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effectively implementing the initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2023. Addressing the gathering, the ...
Read More »S.S. Dubey takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts
NEW DELHI 6/3/23: S.S. Dubey took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Monday. Dubey is the 28th officer to hold the position of CGA.“Dubey, a 1989-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is appointed by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) with effect from 6th March, 2023. Prior to taking charge ...
Read More »Ministry of Ayush invites applications/nominations for Prime Minister’s Awards for the Yoga 2023
Newdelhi:6/3/23:Ministry of Ayush has invited applications/nominations for Prime Minister’s Awards for the Yoga 2023. This award recognizes exemplary contribution towards the development and promotion of Yoga both at national and international level. The two National awards will be given to entities of Indian origin and two International awards will be given to entities of Indian/foreign origin. Winners will be announced ...
Read More »Three layer healthcare infrastructure to be prepared for Char Dham Yatra
Newdelhi:6/3/23: “The Government is soon going to create a strong health support and emergency management infrastructure for the pilgrims embarking on Cham Dham yatra from across the country. This will be three layered structure to ensure that the pilgrims are provided for during their journey from medical point of view”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of ...
Read More »PM briefed about forecast of monsoon, impact on Rabi crops, preparedness of medical infrastructure and preparation for disaster related to heat and mitigation measures
Newdelhi:6/3/23:Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today to review the preparedness for hot weather in upcoming summer at his residence, 7 LKM, earlier today. Prime Minister was briefed about the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) weather forecast for the next few months and on the likelihood of a normal monsoon. He was also briefed about the impact of weather ...
Read More »PM addresses Post Budget Webinar on Health and Medical Research
Newdelhi:6/3/23:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘Health and Medical Research’. It is the ninth of a series of 12 post-budget webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effectively implementing the initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2023. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that health care ...
Read More »Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
Newdelhi:6/3/23:The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released a set of guidelines called “Endorsements Know-hows!” for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms. The guidelines aims to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services and that they are in compliance with the Consumer ...
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