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26 Dec

Rajasthan becomes 6th State to complete ease of doing business reforms

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Rajasthan becomes 6th State to complete ease of doing business reforms ; Additional borrowing permission of Rs. 2,731 crore issued Additional borrowing permission of Rs.19,459 crore granted so far to 6 States for ease of doing business reforms New Delhi : Rajasthan has become the 6th State in the country to successfully undertake “Ease of Doing Business” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs. 2,731 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by the Department of Expenditure on 24th December,…

25 Dec

Vice President lauds Indian scientists for work on COVID 19 vaccine

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCSIR-NISCAIR, CSIR-NISTADS, IISF-2020, Vijnana Bharati

New Delhi : Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today expressed happiness that India was on the verge of releasing its own indigenous COVID vaccine and complimented the scientists who have made this possible. Addressing the concluding session of the India International Science Festival from Hyderabad through virtual mode, the Vice President also lauded the dedication of scientists in making the country self-reliant in the production of PPEs and Covid-19 testing kits. Observing that false information on the nature of the coronavirus, medication and the vaccine has caused panic and anxiety among the people, Shri Naidu said that…

25 Dec

International Science Film Festival of India comes to close

The News Horizon0 CommentsEntertainment, ScienceCSIR, DBT, DST, MoES, NISTADS, NSFFI-2020, science films, SF-2020, Vigyan Bharti, Vigyan Prasar

New Delhi : A total of 20 films have bagged awards at the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) 2020, which was held as part of the sixth India International Science Festival 2020 held from December 22-25. Six films bagged the awards for the international categories and 14 for the national categories. In the international categories, the award winners include a film in English titled `The Insect Rescuer’, produced by ZDF and directed by Andreas Ewels of Germany (Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science for self-reliant India and/or Science for global welfare”); and a film in Persian…

25 Dec

Bringing science and films together

The News Horizon0 CommentsEntertainment, ScienceCSIR, DBT, DST, IISF-2020, MoES, NISTADS, NSFFI-2020, science films, Vigyan Bharti, Vigyan Prasar

New Delhi : Film star, Amitabh Bachchan, today, appreciated the efforts being made by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology to help take science to the common man through various means including films, television programmes and other modes of communication. In a video address to the concluding session of India International Science Film Festival organised as part of the sixth India International Science Festival, he noted that science and technology had an important role to play in the socio-economic development of a country and emphasised that there was a need to impart knowledge and disseminate information on science and…

25 Dec

National Jal Jeevan Mission Launches Innovation Challenge for Developing Portable Devices to Test Drinking Water Quality

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New Delhi : The National Jal Jeevan Mission has launched an innovation challenge in partnership with Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to develop portable devices for water testing. The main objective of the exercise is to bring an innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop portable devices that can be used at the household level to test the drinking water quality instantly, easily and accurately. Water quality testing is one of the priority areas under Jal Jeevan Mission, the flagship programme of Union Government. The aim of the innovation challenge is to ensure that water sources are…

25 Dec

Union Home Secretary and Secretary, DoPT Shri A.K.Bhalla releases e-HRMS brochure on Good Governance Day

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New Delhi : The Union Home Secretary and Secretary, DoPT Shri A.K.Bhalla today released the progress report of e-HRMS launched by the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh on 25th December, 2017. The Electronic-Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh had 25 applications of 5 modules of the system. Speaking after the release of e-brochure, Shri Bhalla said that it will become a good and effective tool for all the Ministries in times to come. He said that application of Artificial Intelligence tools will greatly help in policy making and…

24 Dec

PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all residents of J&K on 26 December

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessAyushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT

New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all the residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on 26th December 2020 at 12 noon via video conferencing. The scheme will ensure Universal Health Coverage and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities. Union Home Minister and Lieutenant Governor of J&K will also be present on the occasion. The Scheme provides free of cost insurance cover to all the residents of the UT of J&K. It provides financial…

24 Dec

Remarkable Inter-School Debate Competition hosted by G.D. Goenka International School, Surat

The News Horizon0 CommentsEducationG.D. Goenka International School, Inter-School Debate Competition, Surat

Surat, Gujarat : Beating the odds and soaring high above the deterring circumstances, once again the city school, GD Goenka International, Surat has marked its evident presence in the field of online teaching and learning platforms. The school had organized an Inter School Debate Competition on Consumer Rights, on the topic ‘Consumer Protection Act has adverse impact on E-Business/ E-Commerce?’ virtually through the online platform. The purpose of this debate competition was to make students aware about the consumer rights and the new amendments in the Consumer Protection Act. The competition comprised of seven different schools in the city. The…

24 Dec

PM addresses at the centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan

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Visva-Bharati's journey is a matter of pride for every Indian : PM Gurudev's vision for Vishwa Bharati is also the essence of self-reliant India : PM New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed at the centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan today through video conference. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Visva-Bharati's hundred year journey is very special and a matter of pride for every Indian. He said the University is a true embodiment of Gurudev's contemplation, vision and hard work for Mother Bharati. He expressed happiness that Visva-Bharati, Shriniketan and Santiniketan are continually striving to achieve…

24 Dec

Gadkari Announces Enforcement of Mandatory FASTag from 1st January, 2020

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari today announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from new year. Addressing a virtual function today, he said, FASTag will be enforced from 1st of January, 2021. Enumerating its benefits, he said, it is useful for the commuters as they will not need to stop at toll plazas for cash payments. It also saves time and fuel. The FASTags were launched in the year 2016, and four banks together issued nearly a lakh of them. By 2017, their numbers went up to…