New Delhi, October 11, 2023: The Government of India on October 04, 2023 notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country. The National Turmeric Board will provide leadership on turmeric related matters, augment the efforts, and […]
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International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Energy Research
New Delhi, October 09, 2023: The “International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-energy Research – 2023” (ICRABR – 2023) is being held by Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS – NIBE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India during October 9 – 12, 2023. The fourth edition […]
National Zoological Park begins celebration of 69th Wildlife Week
New Delhi, October 03, 2023: National Zoological Park kick-started the celebration of 69th Wildlife Week with the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation”, honoring the people who are making a difference. This week is celebrated every year to coincide with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to follow his principles of Ahinsa and Compassion for […]
Vice President of the Dominican Republic on a visit to India
New Delhi, October 03, 2023: At the invitation of the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña Rodríguez, will pay an official visit to India from 03-05 October 2023. This will be the first ever visit of the Vice President of this nation to India. The visit is significant […]
Passengers carried by domestic airlines grow in numbers
New Delhi, Sept 29, 2023: The domestic aviation industry has experienced a remarkable surge in passenger traffic during the first eight months of 2023. According to the latest data analysis, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines from January to August 2023 reached an impressive 1190.62 lakhs, marking a substantial increase of 38.27% compared […]
India wins bid to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement
New Delhi, Sept 28, 2023: India has won the bid to host the prestigious International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) at New Delhi in 2027. India’s leading research and academic institutes, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) along with IIT Delhi successfully presented the India’s bid before the Steering Committee members […]
Assam celebrates Ganesh Puja with pandals crafted from bamboo
New Delhi, September 26, 2023: Ganesh Puja stands as a cherished celebration in India, representing more than just religious devotion. Beyond the spiritual fervor, Ganesh Puja has become a symbol of sustainable festivities, emphasizing the need for eco-friendly practices. To steer away from the environmental impact of plastic in these celebrations, many States are now […]
India Achieves Major Sanitation Milestone As 75% Villages Are Now ODF Plus
New Delhi, Sept 25, 2023: The country has achieved yet another major milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II with three-fourth of the total villages in the country i.e., 75% villages achieving ODF Plus status under Phase II of the Mission. Such a village is one which has sustained its Open Defecation Free […]
Secretary East paid an official visit to Mongolia
New Delhi, Sept 19, 2023: Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar paid an official visit to Mongolia from 12-14 September 2023 says a note from the Ministry of External Affairs. During the visit, Secretary (East) held talks with State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia N. Ankhbayar. He called-on Minister of Education and Science L. […]
Nominations for Padma Awards-2024 open till 15th September, 2023
New Delhi, September 15, 2023: 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, […]