Rajasthan: Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and Pacific concludes
Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Jaipur Declaration’ by Member States on Wednesday. The forum, held from 3rd to 5th March 2025 at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, was attended by 24 Member States from the […]
Know about South India by participating in ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’: President Murmu
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said that to know and understand about the culture and vibrant cultural heritage of South India, people must participate in the ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati. Earlier, the President inaugurated the second edition of ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. “At the second […]
Free travel for women in Rajasthan Roadways buses on International Women’s Day
Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) In a special initiative to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, women across Rajasthan will be able to travel for free in Rajasthan Roadways buses. The announcement was made on Wednesday following the directives of Roadways Chairperson Shubhra Singh. Roadways Managing Director Purushottam Sharma stated that the free travel facility […]
V-P Dhankhar asks students not to be afraid of failure
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday asked the students not to be afraid of failure, emphasising that it is only a myth and nothing else. “We have to put the nation first always. There can be no interest higher than national interest. Personal and political interests are insignificant,” Dhankhar stated […]
Madhya Pradesh: 16th Finance Commission likely to focus on CAG recommendations
Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Despite slim chances, the Madhya Pradesh harbours aspirations for increased funds particularly for its ailing local bodies, some improvements are expected in accounting system in state’s ailing local bodies as visiting 16th Finance Commission is likely to focus on certain suggestions provided by ace accounting body — Comptroller and Auditor General […]
PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in April on President Dissanayake’s invitation
Colombo, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Sri Lanka in the first week of April at the invitation of Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the local media reported on Wednesday. The visit, which could take place on April 5, is expected to further deepen India-Sri Lanka ties and add momentum […]
Indonesia to launch second phase of weather modification to prevent flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta, March 5 (IANS) Indonesia will conduct the second phase of a weather modification operation next week to mitigate severe flooding in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, the National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced on Wednesday. The decision follows a warning from the Meteorological, Climatology, and Geological Agency predicting extreme weather from March […]
Australian states prepare for tropical cyclone Alfred in full swing
Sydney, March 5 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday the government was delivering 250,000 sandbags to the state of Queensland from the national supply while the Australian Defense Force has been put on standby as severe tropical cyclone Alfred approaches. A range of measures were being taken including pre-positioning heavy lift helicopters […]
China pushes ahead with BRI projects in Myanmar to gain influence
Naypyidaw, Mar 5 (IANS) China is pressing ahead with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Myanmar, an aggressive approach that analysts believe is aimed at increasing Beijing’s foothold in the region. “China is trying to further its interest in Myanmar through BRI projects that include the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, hydropower, cross-border industrial zones, […]
Rival social media platforms criticise YouTube’s likely exemption from Australia’s teen social media ban
Canberra, March 5 (IANS) Three social media platforms — TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have criticised proposed regulations that would exclude YouTube from Australia’s upcoming social media ban for teenagers. The three technology companies made submissions to a government consultation on the ban, which prohibits Australian children and teenagers under the age of 16 from using […]
