The construction of the proposed Veterinary Science College in Gorakhpur is set to start with the chief minister Yogi Adityanath issuing instructions in this regard.

Reviewing a detailed project report on Wednesday, he specified that this college, set to be established in Gorakhpur, will be affiliated to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Sciences University and Cow Research Institute in Mathura.

Adityanath further emphasised that this initiative will greatly benefit cattle herders from western Bihar and the neighboring Nepal.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union minister of state for skill development and entrepreneurship, electronics and information technology, on Thursday inaugurated Heartland Tripura, a project to impart skill development training to the youth, and said it would attract investments and create jobs.

The project is undertaken in partnership with Deloitte India and Agartala’s National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology.

“PM Modi’s vision is that the youths should pursue opportunities through skills from different investments coming in India, several jobs created in India. Tripura lagged behind the mainstream due to lack of physical and digital connectivity, but Modi-ji brought about a transformation in physical connectivity in the last 7-8 years,” he told reporters in Agartala.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has developed Vidya Samiksha Software- Saagar se Saraansh as part of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra for amplifying data-based decision-making. Vidya Samiksha Software of CBSE aims to leverage data and technology to bring a big leap in decision-making and governance. This software covers data from more than 28 thousand CBSE schools, over 13 lakh teachers and approximately three crore students.

Talking about the features of the software Director of Information Technology and Projects, CBSE Dr. Antriksh Johri said that the data will be used for effective analysis of academic enrichment projects in schools in order to enhance the overall monitoring of the CBSE education system. It has over 12 billion data points. He said that this software is compliant with the National Digital Education Architecture that was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021. He further added that the software provides real-time updates and data processing.

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the much-awaited Vistadome train services in Kashmir yesterday.
Union Minister and Chief Ministers of Assam and Tripura joined the ceremony through video-conferencing. Later, the Lt Governor flagged off the first Vistadome coach train to Banihal from Srinagar Station.

Speaking on the occasion, the Railway Minister said, in the last nine years, Jammu and Kashmir has changed a lot and the change is discernible on the ground. He said, after abrogation of Article 370, development of Jammu and Kashmir is pacing fast. He said meetings of G20 were held in the Union Territory and in Railways also, various development projects have been ongoing in Jammu Kashmir. Mr Vaishnaw said, the development work has been completed on Chenab Bridge, Anji Bridge, tunnels have been completed except on some portion.

The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ( ADAS) Show organised by the International Centre for Automotive Technology will be held on the 7th of December at ICAT Track in Gurugram. In a curtain raiser press conference today, Director Of ICAT Saurabh Dalela said the Show will bring together the brightest minds in the automotive industry to share knowledge, demonstrate innovations, and discuss the future of ADAS technology. He said that safety is a huge matter of concern for people and more efforts are being made to ensure road safety. He added that the focus is on enhancing technology and ADAS SHOW will be a milestone. Mr. Dalela added that the government is not against quick mobility but is aiming to lower the number of casualties due to road accidents.

Akashwani correspondent reports that the show will feature Exhibitions, Live demonstrations, Expert Speaker Sessions, and Networking Opportunities to explore the latest advancements and innovations in ADAS technology.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry today released its report on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India in New Delhi. The report highlights how SMEs are adapting to the digital transformation, adopting sustainability practices and challenges.

The report states an increase in adopting technology through the use of e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, cloud computing, and automation tools. This has reportedly brought a reduction in their annual operational costs, increased customer base, and expanded market presence. The study said that sustainable practices by SMEs can mitigate their ecological footprint, optimize resource utilisation, and minimise waste generation. The study highlighted the key challenges SMEs face such as a lack of skilled resources, technological expertise, and a limited knowledge of business-specific technology solutions.

Global Village, the renowned multicultural family destination that brings together culture, entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions, kicked off its 28th season on Wednesday, promising visitors a "More Wonderful World."

Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Entertainment, expressed his excitement: "For nearly three decades, Global Village has been a regional and international phenomenon, solidifying Dubai's status as a global entertainment and tourism hub. This achievement owes much to our exceptional teams and partners, who tirelessly contribute to showcasing the world's diverse cultures at Dubai's Global Village.

In Tamilnadu, spiritual leader Bangaru Adigal passed away at Chengalpattu today. He was 82. He was the founder of Adhi Parasakthi Siddhar Peedam. He was awarded Padmashri in 2019. He has followers in more than 15 countries.

Bangaru Adigal who was always clothed in red was also an educationist and had institutions of higher learning. Born in a humble family, he had a great spiritual awakening which resulted in lakhs of followers around the world who also wore red.

In Qatar Masters, the 24-year-old Indian chess grandmaster, Karthikeyan Murali, became the third Indian player to beat the world's number one player, Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Karthikeyan Murali is the third Indian after Harikrishna and Viswanathan Anand to have beaten Carlsen.

Karthikeyan's win occurred in the seventh round of the tournament, where he skillfully wielded the black pieces. With this significant triumph, he joined the ranks of other leading players such as SL Narayan, Javokhir Sindarov, David Paravyan, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nodirbek Yakubboev, all of whom held a remarkable score of 5.5 out of 7.

The Jhulaghat transit in the Baitadi district connecting Nepal and India has come into full operation from today. Being under construction, the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River was partially operational. Until yesterday for the repair of the bridge, people's mobility was halted from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Today onwards, the transit is operational from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. aiding people's movement across the border.

During the festivals of Dashain and Tihar, there are Nepalese people who return home to join their families as well as Hindu pilgrims from India who visit the shrines of Bhagwati Ningalashaini, Tripurasundari, Bhagwati Melauli and Udayadev located in western Nepal. With the full operation of the crossing during the Dashain festival, locals are happy.