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1 11-point development programme in Maharashtra to mark PM Modi’s birthday

A day after announcing projects worth Rs 45,000 crore for the Marathwada region in the special cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday, marking the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declared “NaMo 11 point programme” to be implemented across the state.

The 11-point programme includes NaMo women empowerment mission that aims to extend benefits of government schemes to 73 lakh women; NaMo construction worker welfare mission that will provide safety kits to 73,000 workers; NaMo farm pond mission to create 73,000 farm ponds; NaMo self-sufficient and solar energy village campaign to make 73 villages self-reliant; NaMo poor and backward class dignity mission for overall development of poor and backward classes; NaMo village secretariat mission to construct 73 gram panchayat offices in every district; NaMo smart tribal school mission for smart schools and 73 science centres; NaMo Divyang Shakti Abhiyan to construct rehabilitation centres for the physically challenged; NaMo sports ground and garden mission to construct well-equipped playgrounds and gardens; NaMo city beautification project in 73 cities and NaMo pilgrim and fort protection mission that will renovate 73 historic shrines.

18-Sep-2023 News in Details
2 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, LS Speaker Om Birla launch 'Skills on Wheels' initiative in Delhi

Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday launched the 'Skills on Wheels' initiative in Delhi.

The initiative is aimed at generating awareness around the government's skill development mission, opportunities and support system available for youths.

18-Sep-2023 News in Details
3 PM Modi to dedicate 'YashoBhoomi' in Dwarka to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate ‘YashoBhoomi’ to the people of the country in Dwarka on September 17.

PM’s vision of having a world class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences and exhibitions in the country will be strengthened with the operationalization of Phase 1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) called ‘Yashobhomi’ at Dwarka.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
4 U.P. to organise Sanskrit Talent Search Competition for language promotion

The Uttar Pradesh government is organizing a Sanskrit Talent Search Competition to promote the language. The competition will take place at district, division, and state levels, with cash prizes and other benefits for successful participants.

To promote Sanskrit language in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to organise a Sanskrit Talent Search Competition.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
5 Actor Huma Qureshi turns author with superhero saga

After having spent a successful decade in the film industry, actor Huma Qureshi has assumed the role of a writer with her debut novel, “Zeba: An Accidental Superhero”, publisher HarperCollins India announced on Friday.

The superhero saga will see Zeba, “a rebellious brat”, live up to the superpowers she has accidentally achieved and reaffirms the belief that “superheroes come wearing different capes.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
6 Chandrayaan-1 data suggests electrons from Earth forming water on Moon

Scientists analysing the remote sensing data from India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have found that high energy electrons from the Earth may be forming water on the Moon.

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
7 CM Pramod Sawant launches Griha Adhar scheme to empower Goan homemakers

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in an event held at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, distributed Griha Adhar sanction orders to numerous beneficiaries. This initiative organised by the Directorate of Women and Child Development aims to support homemakers financially, fostering their independence and improving their quality of life.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also launched The Chavath e Bazaar, empowering Goan entrepreneurs and self-help groups, a digital initiative under the Swayampura Goa Programme organised by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
8 Tamil Nadu launches monthly financial scheme for woman family heads

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Friday inaugurated the government’s much-awaited ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam’ which promises to provide a monthly rights grant of Rs 1,000 to eligible woman heads of the family in the state.

The scheme, which is seen as a giant leap by the government towards gender equality, was inaugurated by CM Stalin at Pachaiyappan College in Kancheepuram, the birthplace of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK founder C N Annadurai on his 115th birth anniversary. The scheme was simultaneously launched in other district headquarters by the state cabinet ministers and senior DMK leaders.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
9 Howrah man builds 'Bravo', a robot to help teach Autistic children

A resident of Shibpur in Howrah district, has earned the nickname "Robot Man" for his relentless efforts in building robots with a noble purpose.

Atanu Ghosh's latest creation, "Bravo," is not just an ordinary robot, it serves a unique role in assisting autistic children with their learning and also plays a crucial part in awareness programs and as a waiter in restaurants.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details
10 CMAI launches curtain raiser for India’s largest apparel show in the Middle East

Dubai, September 15, 2023 - The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has taken a significant leap onto the global stage by introducing the "Brands of India" initiative in Dubai. Scheduled for November 27th and 28th, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), this event aims to spotlight Indian products' excellence, innovation, and quality on an international platform.

In his address, CMAI President Mr. Rajesh Masand underscored the significance of promoting Indian brands overseas, emphasizing the need to safeguard and promote these brands to garner global recognition for India's capabilities and creativity. He highlighted Dubai's strategic location and global prominence as a perfect platform for this venture.

16-Sep-2023 News in Details