Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said that Cleanliness has now become a people’s movement. While administering the pledge for Swachhata to the officers and staff of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry today in New Delhi as part of the “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” campaign, the Minister noted the transformative impact of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, which has inspired millions and continues to shape the future of the nation. The Minister highlighted that it has been 10 years since the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was announced during PM Modi’s first speech from the Red Fort.…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(AU) पहाड़ों की रानी मसूरी में मंगलवार दोपहर बाद मौसम बदला। दिनभर चटख धूप खिलने के बाद शाम को यहां कोहरा छा गया। कोहरे की धुंध छाने से मौसम में ठंडक बढ़ गई। वहीं, मौसम विभाग ने बागेश्वर में भारी बारिश का ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। साथ ही नैनीताल, चमोली और पिथौरागढ़ में तेज बारिश का येलो अलर्ट जारी किया है। मौसम विभाग ने हिदायत दी है कि भूस्खलन वाले इलाकों में सावधानी के साथ रहें। बरसात के बाद मसूरी में सड़कों की हालत खस्ताहाल है। नगर पालिका और लोनिवि सड़कों के गड्ढों को ठीक करने के दावे तो कर…
The Ministry of Steel, along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) across India, is preparing to launch the Special Campaign 4.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2024. Building on the successes of Special Campaign 3.0, this initiative aims to further promote cleanliness and reduce pendency within government operations. The Special Campaign 4.0 will focus on: Promoting Cleanliness: Similar to previous campaigns, the Ministry will conduct extensive cleanliness drives, both indoors and outdoors, across all facilities. These efforts will enhance workplace hygiene and ensure a cleaner environment. Reducing Pendency: Continuing the commitment demonstrated in Special Campaign 3.0, the Ministry will…
The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial was convened by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri in Washington D.C, yesterday. The sides reviewed the initiatives undertaken across the technical pillars under the SCEP, including Power & Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Emerging Fuels & Technologies, and Sustainable Growth. The ministers welcomed progress made under the partnership to drive clean energy innovation, strengthen energy security, and accelerate clean energy transitions, including through more focused efforts on clean energy manufacturing and building resilient, responsible, stable, secure and diversified supply chains.…
NBCC organized 19th edition of its SAMVAAD, an in-house platform for deliberations on corporate strategy and policy issues on September 12-13, 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. This two event underlined the company’s remarkable achievements and setting a visionary roadmap for future advancements. The participants comprising senior executives of the organization, brought forth their views and ideas for strategic growth, business development, systemic improvements etc. that are critical for sustained growth in a competitive business environment. The sessions were interactive wherein the participants were encouraged to put forward their views. The event was attended by Shri K. P. Mahadevaswamy, CMD, Shri Saleem Ahmad, Director…
(The Week) Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, GoI, attends WorldSkills 2024 held in Lyon, France • The 60-member Team India walked with confidence at the Parade of the Nations during the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills 2024 • The competitors are competing against the world’s best and most skilled talent from 70 nations in 52 skills The 47th WorldSkills Competition was officially inaugurated on 10th September 2024 by French President Emmanuel Macron at a grand opening ceremony held at the LDLC Arena in Lyon,…
(BS) Port Blair, the capital city of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced. Shah said the decision was taken to free the nation from colonial imprints as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands had an “unparalleled place” in the country’s freedom struggle and history. “Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, to free the nation from the colonial imprints, today we have decided to rename Port Blair as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’,” Shah said on X. While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises…
(BS) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 31.8 lakh on BNP Paribas (the bank) for certain deficiencies in statutory and regulatory compliance. The central bank has also imposed penalties on Hewlett Packard Financial Services (India), Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance and one more company for non-compliance with certain norms. In a statement, the RBI said the penalty has been imposed on the bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by it on ‘Interest Rate on Advances’. Giving details, it said the statutory inspection for Supervisory Evaluation of the bank was conducted by it…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired the third meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade at Mumbai, today. Shri Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to drive economic growth through robust partnerships with state governments. The Minister emphasized that initiatives of the government are instrumental in guiding India towards a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable trade environment, benefiting the country’s broader economic landscape. Shri Goyal launched the Department of Commerce’s Jan Sunwai Portal, designed to streamline communication between stakeholders and authorities, providing a direct and transparent channel for addressing trade and industry-related issues. This portal offers…
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day tour of Mumbai and Nagpur, Maharashtra, on September 14-15, 2024. Dhankhar will be the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the Samvidhan Mandir at Elphinstone Technical High School & Junior College, Mumbai on September 15, 2024. The Vice-President will then proceed to Nagpur on the same day, where he will inaugurate the Digital Tower at Ramdeobaba University. On his arrival in Mumbai on September 14, the Vice-President is also scheduled to visit Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.