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

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

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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…
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PM addresses at the centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan
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…
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Gadkari Announces Enforcement of Mandatory FASTag from 1st January, 2020
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…
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Parliament has passed the 3 farm bills for improving overall economic condition of farmers,
24 Dec

Parliament has passed the 3 farm bills for improving overall economic condition of farmers,

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Parliament has passed the 3 farm bills for improving overall economic condition of farmers, which is congruent to Government’s goal of doubling farmer’s income: Shri Rattan Lal Kataria “Govt to disburse Rs 18,000 Crores directly into the bank accounts of 9 Crore farmers on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee” “Government open to discussion on farm laws and shall address all the concerns of Annadatas” New Delhi: Asserting that the Modi Government is totally committed towards the welfare of farmers,the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Rattan Lal Kataria has stated…
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TRIFED Signs MoU with MOFPI For Upliftment of Tribal Lives Through the Implementation of The PM- FME Scheme
24 Dec

TRIFED Signs MoU with MOFPI For Upliftment of Tribal Lives Through the Implementation of The PM- FME Scheme

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New Delhi: TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairshas been exploring convergences and partnerships with like-minded organisations to create synergies together with the main aim of furthering tribal empowerment and improving their livelihoods.In this regard TRIFED has started tying up with government departments and otherlike-minded organisations. One of the departments with whom TRIFED has aligned with is Minister of Food Processing (MoFPI). MoFPI is implementing the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme, which is a landmark initiative under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support micro-level food entreprenuers, FPOs, SHGs and co-operatives. An important component of this scheme…
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24 Dec

Amitabh Bachchan and Shekhar Kapur to grace the award ceremony of International Science Film Festival of India

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New Delhi : The 6th edition of International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) has been unprecedented in many a way. Despite the disruptions caused by COVID pandemic, ISFFI 2020 received the highest number of entries from India and abroad, breaking all previous records. To add another feather, star of the millennium Amitabh Bachchan, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and noted wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey are going to address the award ceremony, to be held online on December 25, 2020. ISFFI is an important component of India International Science Festival (IISF) which is organized every year. IISF is jointly organized…
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Cabinet approves transformatory changes in Post Matric Scholarship for SCs
24 Dec

Cabinet approves transformatory changes in Post Matric Scholarship for SCs

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Govt big push for education for SCs. Approves Rs.59,000 Cr post matric scholarship scheme for more than 4 Cr SC students in 5 years New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has today approved major and transformatory changes in the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)’ to benefit more than 4 Crore SC students in the next 5 years so that they can successfully complete their higher education. The Cabinet has approved a total investment of Rs. 59,048 Cr of which Central Government would…
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PM to release next instalment under PM-KISAN on 25 December
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…
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NTPC wins prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020
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…
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Vice President interacts with farmers on the occasion of ‘Kisan Diwas’
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…
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