Author: Aruna Sharma

(Amar Ujala) 30 अप्रैल से सहस्त्रधारा हेलीपोर्ट से गौचर व जोशियाड़ा के लिए दोबारा से हेली सेवा शुरू होगी। इसके अलावा 15 मई से पौड़ी व श्रीनगर के लिए हवाई सेवा का संचालन शुरू करने की तैयारी है। इस बार चारों स्थानों के लिए थुंबी एविएशन से हेली सेवा का संचालन किया जाएगा। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने नवंबर 2024 को गौचर व जोशियाड़ा के लिए हवाई सेवा शुरू की थी। शुरुआत में वैकल्पिक व्यवस्था के तौर पर पवन हंस के माध्यम से इन हवाई सेवाओं का संचालन किया गया। उत्तराखंड नागरिक उड्डयन विकास प्राधिकरण ने टेंडर प्रक्रिया से थुंबी…

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(Amar Ujala) चारधाम यात्रा की आज (बुधवार) से शुरुआत हो गई है। यात्रा में आने से पहले ग्रीन कार्ड और ट्रिप कार्ड बनाना होगा। इन दोनों के बिना कोई भी वाहन यात्रा में नहीं जा सकेंगे। ग्रीन कार्ड बनाने से पहले तीर्थयात्रियों को पर्यटन विभाग की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर पंजीकरण करना होगा। इसके बाद किसी भी एआरटीओ कार्यालय में ग्रीन कार्ड बनाया जा सकता है। इसे बनाने के लिए greencard.uk.gov.in पर लॉग इन करना होगा। आरटीओ और चारधाम यात्रा के नोडल अधिकारी संदीप सैनी ने बताया कि यात्रा पर आने के लिए तीर्थयात्रियों को पर्यटन विभाग की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर पंजीकरण करना…

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(PIB) Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the power sector scenario for Rajasthan at Jaipur today. Hon’be Chief Minister of Rajasthan was present in the meeting. The meeting was also attended by senior officials of the State, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India (GoI), and Power Sector CPSEs. The meeting started with a presentation on the brief overview of the Power Sector scenario in the State. In the course of presentation, the achievements of the State Energy Department were highlighted. Also, major challenges and possible solutions were discussed. In his address, Shri Manohar Lal,…

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(PIB) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized on 29th April 2025 one-day National Workshop on opportunities for “Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain”, at  New Delhi. The workshop was  aimed to explore opportunities and discuss key role of MSMEs in development of green hydrogen ecosystem in India. Over 300 delegates drew participation from different stakeholder groups, including MSMEs, policymakers, technology providers, industry associations, and international partners. Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering innovation-led growth and emphasized…

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(PIB) The Ganga River, which has been an integral part of Indian civilization for centuries, is now igniting the possibility of new life along its banks. Once home to endangered turtle species, the Ganga’s shores have now become a symbol of positive change in the direction of biodiversity conservation. This transformation is particularly evident in the return of the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle to the waters of the Ganga, a species that had previously seen a continuous decline in its population. This new hope in the Ganga’s waters is not only a significant step for these ancient creatures but also…

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(PIB) Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, Ghaziabad has taken a landmark step in promoting sustainable infrastructure and urban resilience by successfully issuing India’s first Certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore for the development of a cutting-edge Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant (TSTP). This isn’t just another infrastructure project—it is a game-changer that reflects Ghaziabad’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for its citizens. The funds have been directed towards the development of an advanced TSTP, a state-of-the-art facility designed to treat and reuse wastewater on an unprecedented scale. The Green Municipal Bond marked a new chapter in India’s financial landscape,…

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(PIB) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he highlighted the significant gathering of government officials, academia, and science and research professionals, emphasizing the confluence of stakeholders as a “YUGM”—a collaboration aimed at advancing future technologies for a developed India. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the efforts to enhance India’s innovation capacity and its role in deep-tech would gain momentum through this event. The Prime Minister congratulated the Wadhwani Foundation, IITs, and all stakeholders involved in these initiatives. He also extended a special…

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(HT) India’s largest private sector lender is cracking down on the practice of using temporary deposits at the end of reporting quarters to shore up numbers. HDFC Bank Ltd has sent multiple emails to employees, the latest one in late March, stating this would not be tolerated. Mint has seen a copy of the March-end email that notes the practice of creating deposits by using the bank’s own loan facilities. “During (the) bank’s due diligence check, temporary creation of CASA/TD (current account and savings account/term deposits) has been identified by utilising CCOD (cash credit, overdraft) without observable business logic/requirements,” it said. As…

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(HT) Uttar Pradesh is working on a policy to promote exports and triple the outbound shipment from the state to over ₹5 lakh crore in the next five years by tapping new markets and products. To achieve the target, the state government is working on a new export policy for 2025-30 which is expected to be approved soon. The thrust of the new policy would be to increase exports three times by 2030 from ₹1.7 lakh crore in 2023-24 through host of measures including capital subsidy and sops for exporters, UP Minister for Industrial Development and Export Promotion Nand Gopal…

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(HT) If India adds 50 gigawatts of renewable energy every year, it could completely stop importing thermal coal by 2029 and save about $66 billion in foreign exchange between 2025 and 2029, according to a new report published on Monday. The total savings could be at least $173 billion from 2025 to 2034, the report prepared by think tank Climate Risks Horizon said. The climate and energy think tank said the country’s electricity sector remains heavily dependent on coal imports, with around 20% or 206 million tonnes of thermal coal imported in 2023-24 at a cost of $21 billion. Thermal…

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