The Uttar Pradesh Government has come up with a notification to acquire 48 acres of land and to relocate over 3,600 people expected to be affected by the setting up of Jewar International Airport. With this, a major hurdle in the way of this airport is over, and its construction will now be expedited. It…
With an aim to enhance energy efficiency and promote e-mobility, Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R.K. Singh inaugurated public Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging plaza at Chelmsford Club, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Charging plaza has been launched to promote the creation of a robust e-mobility ecosystem in the country.”…
State Bank of India (SBI), together with other public sector undertakings, has come up with Common COVID Emergency Line of Credit under which 10% of funds based on the working capital limit are being provided to MSMEs and other business enterprises with the aim to help them tide over liquidity crisis being faced by them…
Over twenty six Delhi Police personnel, who had recovered after defeating COVID-19 disease, voluntarily donated their plasma at a plasma donation campaign organised by Delhi Police at AIIMS Delhi. The campaign was inaugurated by the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Saluting the efforts of Delhi Police,…
Even though the country is going through Unlock 2.0, various state governments have extended the lockdown period due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic. These include Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru, and Bihar, besides several cities like Pune, Bengaluru, etc are also under lockdown due to growing coronavirus infection. Consequently, FMCG firms’ business has witnessed…
Due to a significant fall in demand in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Gold imports have dipped 94 percent in the first quarter of 2020. According to the Union Commerce Ministry data, Gold imports have plunged to over Rs 5,160 crore. The import of Gold in the corresponding period last year was about Rs 86,…
Emami Realty has elevated Dr. Nitesh Kumar, previously CEO, to the role of MD & CEO of the company. A Civil Engineer from University of Pune and an MBA, Dr. Kumar has earned a Ph.D. in Management. A seasoned professional Dr. Kumar has over 27 years of experience in residential, commercial, retail, and institutional real…
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission of Niti Aayog has launched an innovative challenge for Indian tech entrepreneurs and startups. Christened as “Digital India Atma Nirbhar Bharat App” innovation challenge, it’s aimed at supporting and building a strong ecosystem for Indian Apps. The challenge shall run in two…
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan (GKRA) launched by the Union Government is being instrumental in tackling livelihood challenges that have emerged due to the coronavirus pandemic. GKRA is aimed at providing earning opportunities through public works at the local level to the returnee migrants apart from the affected rural citizens. The time-bound campaign of over 125…
Amid the 140 candidates for COVID-19 vaccines under various stages of development worldwide, a couple of vaccines are from India and these include COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech and ZyCov-D Vaccine by Zydus Cadila which have been given nod by the Drug Controller General of India for human trial. It really marks a creditable achievement for…
