As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India is holding a week-long commemoration titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate from today simultaneously at 75 locations across the country. The programme will be held from Leh and Srinagar to Port Blair and Kavaratti Islands in Lakshadweep from north to south and from Ahmedabad and Daman to Itanagar, Kohima, and Aizawl from west to east, apart from the national capital Delhi. The inaugural programme will be held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today.
 
The event will display the country’s scientific legacy and technology prowess that has helped find solutions to defence, space, health, agriculture, astronomy, and other sectors. Giving details about the Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate event, Principal Scientific Advisor, Dr K Vijay Raghavan said, the programmes have been grouped under four themes. He said the first theme is - from the annals of the history of Science and Technology and this section traces the contributions of founders of modern science and institutions of national importance to nation-building. He informed that it will be done in the form of the screening of 75 films on 75 scientists, and 75 lectures by eminent scientists and technocrats across the 75 locations.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 19 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Saturday announced that they have created a virtual space in the Metaverse named The Titans Dugout.

This app of IIT Roorkee has been named Kisan (KISAN). It has been designed for agricultural weather forecasting only. Giving information about the app, IMD’s Additional Director General (Meteorology) said that farmers will be able to get information about the weather forecast up to the block level through the app.

President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their statehood day. In a tweet, Mr Kovind said, endowed with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, both the states exemplify unity in diversity. He wished both the states to make rapid strides in development while living in harmony with nature.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their state formation day. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, Arunachal Pradesh is known for its pristine natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage and hospitable people. He conveyed best wishes for the all-round growth and prosperity of Arunachal Pradesh.

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi has complimented Coal India Ltd under the Ministry of Coal for getting the Most Dependable Public Sector in India award. In a tweet, Mr Joshi said, the award will provide further fillip to the efforts of CIL to become the global leader in the energy sector. Minister of State for Coal, Raosaheb Patil Danve also complimented CIL for bagging the coveted award.
The Award was conferred on CIL by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata in Energy Meet and Excellence Awards function.

President’s Fleet Review, an awe-inspiring and much-awaited event will be conducted at Visakhapatnam today. President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will be reviewing the Naval Fleet comprising over 60 ships and submarines and 55 aircraft.

This will be the twelfth Fleet Review and has a special significance that it is being conducted on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence being celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav across the Nation.  

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted people on International Mother Language Day today. In a series of tweets, Mr Naidu said, mother language empowers people in many ways and it plays a vital role in our lives. He said, on this special day, let us all resolve to protect and preserve our languages by communicating extensively in our own mother tongue. Vice President said, everyone must take pride in speaking in their own mother language and pass on this precious legacy to future generations.

In a significant landmark, Jal Jeevan Mission on Friday achieved the milestone of providing tap water to every home of 100 districts in the country.

“A promise made by our government is now a reality in 100 districts of the country, from arid ones to those in the remotest corners,” Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Twitter.

IDFC FIRST BANK on Friday said its board has approved the appointment of former economist and IFS officer Jaimini Bhagwati as an additional director on its board for three years. Based on the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration committee, the board of directors of the bank has approved the appointment of Jaimini Bhagwati, as an additional director, in the category of non-executive non-independent director of the bank, the bank said in a regulatory filing.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today inaugurated direct flight between Delhi and Khajuraho under the UDAN scheme. The flight service has been started two days before the scheduled Khajuraho festival.

On the occasion, the Minister said, Madhya Pradesh has witnessed growth of 40 percent in the aviation sector. He said, Khajuraho is the gateway to the culture of Madhya Pradesh and it represents unique confluence of Hindu and Jain civilization which dates back thousand years.

He announced that two flying training organization will start operation in Khajuraho from April this year.