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24 Jan

Veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee crowned as Indian Personality of the Year at IFFI 51 Closing Ceremony

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“Bangladesh and India are one, not separate” Panaji : The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India, Goa has conferred Shri Biswajit Chatterjee, veteran actor, producer, director and singer of Hindi and Bengali cinema, with the Indian Personality of the Year Award, in Goa today, January 24, 2021. The award has been presented to the actor at the closing ceremony today, together by Governor of Goa Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo. The Award was announced by Union Minister for…

24 Jan

Shri Amit Shah launched ‘Ayushman CAPF’ scheme for personnel and dependents of Central Armed Police Forces

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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme for personnel and dependents of Central Armed Police Forces during a function in Guwahati, Assam Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to serve and take care of those serving the country, making our soldiers Ayushman a priority of the Modi Government I believe that the soldiers who are serving our motherland should not worry about their families, it is our responsibility to take care of their families All CAPF personnel and their families in the country, with a simple card swipe, will receive free treatment in 24,000 hospitals When…

23 Jan

Andaman and Nicobar Command conducts Tri-Services Para Jumping and Freefall Skydiving Training Course

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Andaman and Nicobar Command has accomplished yet another milestone by conducting the first ever Tri-Services Para Jumping and Freefall skydiving training course at Air Force Station Car Nicobar. The course was conducted by the Indian Air Force which trains personnel of Indian Armed Forces. During the Joint para jumping and skydiving course with participants from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, a total of 267 jumps were undertaken within a short span of 04 days and a total of 31 persons qualified the basic and advanced course. The participants of basic course earned Para Wing. The training…

23 Jan

Government of Gujarat signs MOU with Adani Port and SEZ Ltd. For India’s Biggest Multi-Model Logistics Park

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Chief Minister adds another benchmark towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat Special Features of Multi-Model Logistic Park • Spread in an area of 1450 acres with a Dedicated Air Cargo Complex • Will provide direct air, rail and road connectivity • Estimated investment of Rs.50 thousand crores and direct and indirect employment to 25,000 people • Construction will begin within 6 months of statutory approvals and the project will be completed by 2023 in three phases Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani has added yet another milestone towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat. It is a step towards…

23 Jan

CM announces for construction of 8 new GIDCs in the State and Multi Storey Shed in 5 Districts and ‘Model Estate’

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CM digitally allots 264 plots of GIDC at Charupin Patan through computerized draw Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupanihas made an important announcement for the industrial sector of the state stating that Gujarat is ready to take the lead in developing the industrial sector to make our Prime Minister's dream of making India a five trillion economy come true. He digitally allotted 264 plots of GIDC atCharup of Patan District through computerized draw. We are providing a conducive environment to the factory-manufacturing units in the state for the development of the distinctive product of each district in Gujarat and…

23 Jan

Final stage of Union Budget 2021-22 commences with Halwa Ceremony

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Finance Minister launches “Union Budget Mobile App” to provide easy and quick access to Union Budget information to all stakeholders The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget making process for Union Budget 2021-22, was held in North Block here today afternoon in the presence of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. A customary Halwa ceremony is performed every year before the “lock-in” process of Budget preparation begins. In an unprecedented initiative, Union Budget 2021-22 will be delivered in paperless form for the first time. The Union Budget 2021-22 is to be presented on 1st…

22 Jan

Shri Rajnath Singh confers Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation to NCC bravehearts

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during his visit to National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2021, on January 21, 2021 conferred Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Cards to NCC Cadets, for their exemplary performance and devotion to duty, at an impressive 'Investiture Ceremony', held at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi. Shri Rajnath Singh was received by the Director General NCC Lieutenant General Tarun Kumar Aich. A contingent of smartly turned out NCC cadets drawn from the three wings namely Army, Navy and Air Force, presented an impressive Guard of Honour to the Raksha Mantri. Raksha Mantri Padak has been…

22 Jan

Indian Army Signs MoU with SIDM on Indigenisation and Innovation Partnership

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An MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed on 21 January 2021 to provide further impetus to indigenisation under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment. This MoU was signed on the occasion of 25 Years of Army-Industry Partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Collaboration between the Indian Army and industry started in 1995 with the indigenisation of spares and has progressed to major defence platforms and a wide range of weapons and equipment. Increasing security challenges due to…

22 Jan

Gujarat’s tableau presenting replica of ‘Sun Temple’ of Modhera in Republic-Day parade in New Delhi

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Gujarat’s tableau replicating ancient vivid sculpture-architecture and energetic ‘Tippani Dance’ will be the eye catcher Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s tableau presenting replica of world famous ‘Sun Temple’ of Modhera on Republic-Day parade in New Delhi will enhance the glory of Raj Path. The tableau has highlighted the best combination of sculpture-architecture and culture through a perfect replica of the ‘Sun Temple’ of Modhera. The tableau has been built by a team of 60 artists after putting toiling, diligent efforts for three months. The tableau is conceived and presented by the Information Department of the State Government at the National Parade on 26th…

22 Jan

Selection of beneficiaries under the COVID 19 vaccination campaign

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New Delhi : For a vast country like India, it will not be possible to immunise everyone at one go. The nation-wide vaccination campaign against COVID-19 is, therefore, aiming to cover the most vulnerable, to begin with. Consequently, the Government has geared itself to cover healthcare workers, frontline workers, all citizens who are aged 50 and above, and those under 50 but have associated comorbid conditions. The total number of persons to be covered in the first phase is estimated to be about 30 crore – one crore healthcare workers, two crore front line workers, 26 crore persons aged 50…