KOLKATA: The Union government on Sunday launched the ‘Jalvahak’ scheme to incentivise cargo movement via inland waterways, marking a major step towards promoting sustainable and cost-effective transportation across National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra), and 16 (Barak river). Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off three cargo ships and inaugurated the… Continue reading Govt unveils ‘Jalvahak’ incentive scheme to boost cargo movement via waterways
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NGT forms panel over encroachments in UP’s Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to facts about alleged encroachments in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh. The green body was hearing the issue of alleged encroachments, illegal constructions and unauthorised tree felling inside the sanctuary, disrupting the wildlife corridors and fragmenting the habitat essential for the survival of… Continue reading NGT forms panel over encroachments in UP’s Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
On Vijay Diwas, PM Modi pays tribute to selfless dedication and unwavering resolve of soldiers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to soldiers as India commemorated Vijay Diwas to mark the surrender of Pakistani forces to the Indian Army in 1971, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. Modi said in a post on X, “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the… Continue reading On Vijay Diwas, PM Modi pays tribute to selfless dedication and unwavering resolve of soldiers
Illegal tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur: NGT issues notice to environment ministry
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Centre regarding the alleged felling of scores of trees in the national capital. The green body was hearing about the alleged illegal felling of thousands of trees at Chajju Ram Bagh in Jindpur by a private builder to construct a warehouse and commercial godown.… Continue reading Illegal tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur: NGT issues notice to environment ministry
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 40,000-cr project to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan: C R Patil
SURAT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a project worth about Rs 40,000 crore to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan that is projected to make it a water-surplus state, Union Jalshakti Minister C R Patil said on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of semiconductor plant of Suchi Semicon, Patil appealed to corporates to work… Continue reading PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 40,000-cr project to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan: C R Patil
Narayana Murthy bats for AI, says technology great leveller
KOLKATA: IT industry veteran and Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy on Sunday emphasised the need for using advanced technologies, including Artificial intelligence (AI), in India, stating that technology is a “great leveller”. Technology can help reduce the gap between the well-to-do and the not-so-well people, Murthy said while speaking at the centenary celebration of the… Continue reading Narayana Murthy bats for AI, says technology great leveller
Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Washington [US], December 16: The world of music is in mourning today with the news of the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest and most influential percussionists of all time. The legendary tabla virtuoso, renowned for his unparalleled mastery of Indian classical music and his global collaborations, died on December 15, Sunday,… Continue reading Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
India sends 60 tonnes of medical assistance to Jamaica
New Delhi [India], December 15: India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country’s healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday. “India sends… Continue reading India sends 60 tonnes of medical assistance to Jamaica
India asks its nationals in Canada to remain vigilant in view of growing incidents of hate crimes, criminal violence
New Delhi: India on Friday expressed deep sadness over the murders of three Indian students in Canada and said it has asked its nationals there to remain vigilant in view of “the deteriorating security environment in Canada as a result of the growing incidence of hate crimes and criminal violence”. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson… Continue reading India asks its nationals in Canada to remain vigilant in view of growing incidents of hate crimes, criminal violence
India among top three contributors to tourism emissions during 2009-2019, study estimates
NEW DELHI: India, the US and China, were together responsible for 60 per cent of increase in tourism emissions between 2009 and 2019, a study has found, attributing it largely to population and a strong growth in travel demand. China’s domestic tourism expenditure expanded by 17 per cent per year over the past decade and… Continue reading India among top three contributors to tourism emissions during 2009-2019, study estimates
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