In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Lucknow will host a two-day event, Yuva Kaushal Chaupal, on July 15–16, to celebrate World Youth Skills Day. The event is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Skill India – Super Power India vision and is being held under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The focus of the Chaupal is to honor and share the journeys of young individuals who have become self-reliant through skill training under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission. Hundreds of trained youth will gather for the event, and 11 standout achievers will be featured as “Skill Youth Icons.” These…
Author: Aruna Sharma
IRCTC is excited to introduce the “Dakshin Bharat Yatra” — a 13-day spiritual rail journey aboard the Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train, beginning on 28th July 2025 from Pathankot Cantt Station. This unique pilgrimage offers a soul-stirring experience for devotees looking to connect with the divine at some of South India’s most sacred destinations. Travelers will visit the holy sites of Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and Mallikarjuna — each holding deep religious significance and timeless cultural heritage. The tour is thoughtfully designed to be both spiritually fulfilling and affordable, making it ideal for pilgrims of all ages. To ensure ease…
(PIB) ‘Nistar’, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy on 08 Jul 2025 at Visakhapatnam. The warship has been designed and built as per classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The ship is highly specialised and can undertake Deep Sea Diving and Rescue Operations – a capability with select Navies across the globe. The ship’s name, ‘Nistar’, originates from Sanskrit and means liberation, rescue or salvation. The ship, measuring 118 m with a tonnage of nearly 10,000 tons, is installed with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment and has the capability to undertake Deep Sea Saturation Diving up to…
(PIB) The Ministry of Education is organising a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat from 10th -11th July 2025. The event will be attended by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan; Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar; and senior officials from the Ministry of Education. The conference as part of the five years of implementation of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) on 29th July 2025, will bring together leaders of Central Universities to review the institutional progress and collectively shape the path ahead. The discussions over the two days are expected to…
(PIB) National Fish Farmers Day is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of fish farmers who play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food security, meeting the growing demand for fish-based protein, and driving rural employment. Their efforts not only sustain millions of livelihoods but also contribute significantly to the nation’s vision of sustainable aquaculture and a thriving Blue Economy. National Fish Farmer Day 2025 is celebrated to honour and commemorate the contribution of Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. K. H. Alikunhi, in Indian fisheries sector who had guided the induced breeding and reproduction in Indian Major…
(PIB) Smt. Raksha Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs & Sports undertook a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a beacon of excellence under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was joined by Olympic Medalist Mirabai Chanu, Head Coach Vijay Sharma, Sahdev Yadav, President IWLF, Ashwani Kumar, CEO IWLF. The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the Chief National Coach Shri Vijay Sharma, is a state-of-the-art facility meticulously designed to cultivate future champions. Operating with robust support under the Khelo India Scheme and from various sporting bodies, the academy offers a holistic environment for athletic development. Khelo India Accredited…
(PIB) “As part of our focus to accelerate oil & gas exploration under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, we are bringing in a series of pathbreaking policy reforms to promote exploration and production. These reforms, including the Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, 2025, will significantly enhance the ease of doing business for our E&P operators,” said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Minister urged all stakeholders—industry leaders, experts, and citizens—to share their feedback on the Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, the revised Model Revenue Sharing Contract (MRSC) and the…
(PTI) Western Coalfields Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of state-run Coal India Limited, has been recognised as the highest taxpayer in the Nagpur region, contributing Rs 4,010.49 crore to the government’s tax basket. The coal producer said in a release on Tuesday that it has received the highest taxpayer award in the region for eight years in a row. The tax payment, made during the financial year 2024-25, includes cash and input tax credit utilisation, it added.
(PTI) Defying odds and driven by unshakable devotion, 21-year-old devotee Harnam Prasad from Uttar Pradesh has embarked on an extraordinary 7,000-km Kanwar Yatra from Madhya Pradesh to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir for the first time, saying faith has driven out fear among every pilgrim undertaking the pilgrimage. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre shrine commenced on July 3 from the valley via the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The yatra will conclude on August 9. The number of pilgrims who…
(PTI) India seeks to boost bilateral cooperation with Namibia, which is a “valued and trusted partner” in Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he arrived here on the final leg of his five-nation visit. This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to the country. The Prime Minister was received by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia, at the airport. He was accorded a traditional welcome on his arrival here.