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24 Dec

PM to release next instalment under PM-KISAN on 25 December

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the next instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on 25th December 2020 at 12 noon via video conferencing. With the push of a button, the Prime Minister will enable the transfer of more than Rs. 18,000 crores to more than 9 crores beneficiary farmer families. Prime Minister will also have a conversation with farmers from six different States during the event. The farmers will share their experiences with PM-KISAN and also on various other initiatives taken by the Government for the welfare of farmers. Union…

23 Dec

NTPC wins prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020

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Country’s largest power producer, NTPC ltd has been conferred “Excellence” in the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Domain. NTPC has been honoured in the Corporate Excellence Category, Commendation for Significant Achievement. The recognition was received by Shri D. K. Patel, Director (HR) in the august presence of Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs at the 15th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020 held through the virtual platform. This is the highest award conferred by CII-ITC in CSR domain. NTPC is the only PSU to receive the award in the Corporate Excellence…

23 Dec

Vice President interacts with farmers on the occasion of ‘Kisan Diwas’

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Dialogue is the way forward to resolve farmers’ issues: VP Food security and progress of nation linked to agriculture: VPNeed to make agriculture sustainable and profitable Farmers share their experiences with the Vice President saying they are getting better and higher yields with organic and natural farming New Delhi : The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized that dialogue is the way forward to resolve the issues raised by farmers. Interacting with a group of progressive farmers on the occasion of ‘Kisan Diwas’ at his residence in Hyderabad, Shri Naidu said that any issue could be…

23 Dec

Successful Maiden Launch of MRSAM

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New Delhi : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a major milestone today with the maiden launch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), Army Version from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Coast of Odisha around 1600 hrs. The missile completely destroyed a high speed unmanned aerial target which was mimicking an aircraft with a direct hit. Army version of MRSAM is a surface to Air Missile developed jointly by DRDO, India and IAI, Israel for use of the Indian Army. MRSAM Army weapon system comprises of Command post, Multi-Function Radar and Mobile Launcher system. The complete…

23 Dec

Researchers discover a universal phenomenon that may help connect dissimilar fields

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New Delhi : Ever observed the flock of pigeons taking off in a jiffy? Suddenly they take-off helter-skelter but within a flash, they are in a formation. The sudden emergence of spontaneous order is called self-organisation. While the random flight is periodic, the emergence of formation is harmonic. In the self-organisation, individual components organise their collective behaviour to create global order by interactions amongst themselves rather than through external intervention or instruction. Periodic oscillations are prevalent in nature and can have good or bad outcomes. The periodic oscillations in a flute are, for example, soothing, while those of a bridge…

22 Dec

IISF will bring spirit of collaboration between science and industry: PM Narendra Modi

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the sixth edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020, today, through virtual mode. The four-day festival is being held on digital platforms till December 25. In his inaugural address he said that celebrations and festivals have been a part of India’s character. “We are celebrating science and the human spirit of inquiry and innovation through this festival that look at the past with pride but want a better future. I hope this science festival will bring spirit of collaboration between science and industry” PM said. In his address he also…

22 Dec

World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India

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World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India New Delhi (PIB) : The Government of India and the World Bank today signed a $500 million project to build safe and green national highway corridors in the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The project will also enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in mainstreaming safety and green technologies. The Green National Highways Corridors Project will support MoRTH construct 783 km of highways in various geographies by integrating safe and green technology designs such…

22 Dec

Shri Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurates 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence

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8 states includes Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala New Delhi (PIB): Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurated 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) across India in the presence of distinguished State Sports Ministers on Tuesday. The 8 States include: Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Kerala, Telangana, Nagaland, Karnataka and Odisha. Karnataka Chief Minister Shri B S Yediyurappa was part of the virtual launch besides Arunachal Pradesh Sports Minister Sh. Mama Natung, Advisor, YAS, Nagaland, Er Zale Neikha, Manipur Sports Minister Sh. Letpao Haolip, Mizoram Sports Minister Sh. Robert…

22 Dec

Indian Army signs MoU with Bank of Baroda for new ‘Baroda Military Salary Package’

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New Delhi (PIB): Indian Army and Bank of Baroda have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 'Baroda Military Salary Package'. The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Ravin Khosla, DG(MP&PS) and Shri Vikramaditya Singh Khichi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda in presence of Lt Gen Harsha Gupta, Adjutant General, Indian Army who also chaired the meeting. The MoU lays down the basis on which banking services would be provided by Bank of Baroda to serving and retired personnel of Indian Army. Services under 'Baroda Military Salary Package' will be offered to serving and retired personnel of Indian Army…

21 Dec

PM Modi to inaugurate IISF 2020

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New Delhi : The sixth edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 will kick off on December 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his inaugural address on Tuesday at 4:30 pm through video conferencing, announced the union minister for science and technology, earth sciences and health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan. The announcement was made during the curtain-raiser press conference of IISF. Dr Harsh Vardhan will also be present on the occasion. The goal of the IISF 2020 is to help youth develop 21st century skills, with a focus on scientific knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and…