South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), one of the largest coal-producing subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd, will be developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600 MW capacity in the coming years as part of the company’s strategy to expand and diversify its business and achieve the “Net Zero Energy” goal. The strategy is in line with the larger ...
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DPIIT notifies Quality Control Orders for ‘Potable water bottles’ and ‘Flame-Producing Lighter’
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry has successfully notified two new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on July 5, 2023. These QCOs on ‘Potable Water Bottles’ and ‘Flame-Producing Lighters’ will come into effect six months from the date of notification. These QCOs aim to strengthen the quality ecosystem in India and enhance public ...
Read More »‘Intense momentum marks the opening day of Startup20’s third meeting in Goa Over 250 International, National delegates participate on Day One
The Startup20 Engagement Group of the G20 kicked off its third meeting, the Goa Sankalpana, with an atmosphere of unwavering energy and determination today in Goa. The day commenced with the presentation of the eagerly anticipated Policy Communiqué, followed by a series of engaging sessions and addresses, driving the conversation on startup innovation and collaboration. The morning session commenced with ...
Read More »NALCO surpasses past production records, posts Net Profit of Rs. 1544 crore and Clocks all time High Revenue from Operations at Rs.14, 255 crore in FY 22-23
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE, under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India,has reported robust performance across all its business units, with best-ever annual production and sales during the Financial Year 2022-23. According to the financial results, taken on record in the Board of Directors meeting held today, NALCO has posted a net profit of Rs. 1544 ...
Read More »National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register Launched in Goa
The National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was launched in Goa today, marking a significant step towards the documentation and preservation of India’s rich biological diversity. The function, organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in association with the Goa State Biodiversity Board, the National Biodiversity Authority, and the Government of ...
Read More »MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds Digital India Dialogues in Mumbai on the Principles of the Digital India Act
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar today held Digital India Dialogues on the Principles of the Digital India Act, a future ready legislation that aims to replace the existing IT Act and provide a strong legal framework for protecting the rights of the Digital nagriks while ensuring an enabling environment for ...
Read More »Growth of 42.85% in Passengers Carried by Domestic Airlines
Remarkable growth in the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines has been noticed. According to the traffic data submitted by various domestic airlines, the number of passengers reached a record-breaking 503.92 lakhs, marking a substantial annual growth of 42.85% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year which was 352.75 lakhs passengers. This remarkable surge in passenger number ...
Read More »22 Nuclear Power Reactors operational in the country
India’s Nuclear Power capacity witnessed a quantum jump after 2014, when Narendra Modi took over as the Prime Minister. Going by the exact figures, in the year 2013-14 if the annual nuclear power generation stood at 35,333 Million Units, in the latest year of 2021-22 it stands at 47,112 Million Units which is nearly 30 to 40 percent increase within ...
Read More »341.91 lakh bales of cotton production reported in 2022-23
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. DarshanaJardosh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed, that the production of cotton in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh during last cotton year 2021-22 (Oct. – Sept.) and current cotton year 2022-23 is given below: (Production in lakh bales) Cotton Year Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh* Madhya Pradesh ...
Read More »AMRIT BHARAT STATIONS
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has recently been launched for development of Railway stations on Indian Railways. Presently, the scheme envisages to take-up 1275 stations for upgradation/modernisation over Indian Railway. Under this scheme, 18 stations of Sonpur Division and 20 stations of Samastipur Division have been identified. The list of 1275 stations identified to be taken up under the Amrit ...
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