Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu laid the foundation stone for capacity expansion at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) at Pasighat today.

With a total investment of Rs 53 crore, additional infrastructure will be developed at the institute, read AYUSH Ministry press release.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Folk medicine has a rich heritage of healing humanity for thousands of years. It has remained among our communities, helping generations to enrich their lives."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to preside over the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on December 28 and 29. The primary focus of the conference will be ‘Ease of Living,’ with an emphasis on formulating and implementing a unified development agenda and action plan in collaboration with the states.

Addressing the need for easy access to welfare schemes and enhancing service quality, the conference will delve into five sub-themes: land and property, electricity, drinking water, health, and schooling. Special sessions will also explore topics such as cyber security challenges, perspectives on AI, stories from the ground through the aspirational block and district program, the role of states in streamlining schemes, and opportunities and challenges associated with AI in governance.

In-depth discussions on drug de-addiction and rehabilitation; Amrit Sarovar; tourism promotion, branding and the role of states; and PM Vishwakarma Yojana & PM SVANidhi are scheduled during the conference. Additionally, the event will feature presentations on best practices from states/UTs under each theme, enabling replication of successful models and customization according to individual state requirements.

More than 1500 people performed tabla in the 'Taal Darbar' at Gwalior fort on Monday and set a Guinness World Record for the most numbers of people performing tabla simultaneously.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia were also present at the event.

Expressing his joy, Chief Minister Yadav announced that December 25 will be celebrated as 'Tabla Divas'.

"This day is very special for us. To make this event memorable, December 25 would be celebrated as Tabla Divas. The history of music in India is considered to be more than 5000 years old. Music and Gwalior can never be separated," the CM said.

Haryana's Yogesh Choudhary and Assam's Deepankar Mech were adjudged as Female Champion of Champions and Male Champion of Champions at the recently concluded Shillong Armfight-All India Championship 2023, held in Shillong at the U Soso Tham Auditorium. The two-day All India Championship saw the participation of nearly 300 Armwrestlers from different parts of the country.

The Championship was organized by the Meghalaya Armwrestling Association and the Bouncer's Association of Meghalaya under the aegis of the People's Federation of Armwrestling (PAFI) in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs of Meghalaya.

The Drone Imaging and Information Systems of Haryana (DRIISHYA) Limited conducted a board of directors meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal, to explore ways to harness the potential of drone technology across diverse sectors.

Drones are becoming integral to Haryana’s governance strategy, from enhancing traffic and crime surveillance to revolutionising agricultural practices, according to officials.

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said, “DRIISHYA is collaborating with DCP Traffic, Gurgaon, to introduce drone-based land surveying on national highways. To cater to the increasing demand, the agency is set to augment its fleet with 20 new large-scale drones and six specialised agricultural drones designed for nano-fertiliser spraying demonstrations.”

UP government is planning to introduce its ‘Green Hydrogen Policy’ to facilitate the production and adoption of green hydrogen. This initiative aims to support the production of clean and eco-friendly energy in the state, this move aligns with the central’s government’s vision of making India the global hub for green hydrogen and its technology while addressing important issues like vehicular emissions and climate change

In a recent development it has come to light that the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is preparing to introduce its Green Hydrogen Policy. This initiative aims to support the production of clean and eco-friendly energy in the state, this move aligns with the central’s government’s vision of making India the global hub for green hydrogen and its technology while addressing important issues like vehicular emissions and climate change.

In a strategic move to fortify logistical infrastructure at Northeast hydropower stations, RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) and NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation) have entered into a significant pact. The collaboration aims to streamline and strengthen the transportation and supply chain networks supporting hydropower projects in the region. The partnership between RITES, a premier engineering consultancy in India, and NEEPCO, a prominent power-generating company in the Northeast, signals a concerted effort to address logistical challenges hindering the efficiency of hydropower operations. By leveraging RITES' expertise in rail and transportation engineering, coupled with NEEPCO's regional influence, the collaboration is poised to make substantial strides in enhancing the overall logistical framework. Key stakeholders in the region anticipate a positive impact on project timelines and operational costs as the alliance focuses on optimizing transportation routes, implementing state-of-the-art technologies, and ensuring seamless coordination across the supply chain. This move is particularly crucial in bolstering the energy sector's resilience and sustainability in the Northeast, contributing to the broader national agenda.

The conclave 'Sagar Manthan' was arranged by Panchajanya weekly magazine on Sunday (24 December 2023) in South Goa on topic of Sushasan Samvad. Union minister of Minister of Road Transport & Highways Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism Mr. Shripad Naik and other dignitaries participated in this conclave.

Speakers discussed and addressed issues pertaining to the development of India in future.

Mr. Gadkari said that the direction of our social and economic change will be decided by considering the poor people who are standing at the last rung of the society as the center point. He underlined that formula for development is 4E i.e. Ethics , Economy, Ecology and Environment. Mr. Shripad Naik also emphasised on a sustainable model of economic growth.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur has said that India has been growing to a place where the world is watching.

Speaking to the youth after launching MY Bharat campaign, he said that the achievement of the Government has shown a quantum jump in development in all sectors. The Minister said that whether it is infrastructure, economy, or any field, the country has been witnessing a defining change in all sectors.

Elaborating on the achievements, he said that by introducing digital payments, India has become the fifth-largest economy and has registered 48 percent of such payments in the world. He said that the country which had just 500 startups in 2014 has grown up to be the third-largest country that has an ecosystem for start-ups. He said that India has surpassed UK and has become the fifth largest in the world. Mr Thakur gave a clarion call to the youth to contribute towards nation's development. He said that lakhs of youth sacrificed their life for an independent India, and now it was time for Indian youth to contribute and pledge and make it a developed country in 2047.

Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today virtually launched MedTech Mitra - a strategic initiative to empower MedTech innovators and advance healthcare solutions. He said, it will be a game-changer for Indian MedTech industry and facilitate indigenous development of affordable, quality MedTech devices and diagnostics.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mandaviya stated that the medical devices sector is an integral constituent of India’s healthcare sector. He said, India is taking a holistic approach to health with a vision to transform the health landscape in the country by 2047.