Maha CM announces relocation of high-frequency radar centres
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendr Fadnavis, on Saturday, ahead of the ensuing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, announced relocation of high-frequency radar centres located at Dahisar and Juhu to enable the redevelopment of buildings in these areas. “There are High-Frequency Radar Centres located at Dahisar and Juhu. Redevelopment of buildings in the areas surrounding […]
AIIMS-led trial on most advanced brain stent shows promise for stroke patients
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supernova Stent — a new and advanced brain treatment device — has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for stroke patients, said experts at AIIMS Delhi on Saturday, who led the first clinical trial. AIIMS Delhi was the national coordinating centre and the lead enrolling site of the […]
Delhi slips into ‘severe’ air category, stage-III GRAP curbs enforced across NCR
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) With air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, placing the region in the ‘Severe’ pollution category. The decision was taken after Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the […]
PM Modi’s vision based on urban development, self-reliant India: Gujarat CM
Surat, Dec 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that comprehensive economic and social development of cities and smart and sustainable urban development are strong foundations of the Prime Minister’s resolve for a self-reliant India. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said this while inaugurating the 116th National Executive Meeting of the All India Mayors’ […]
India actively engaging with global maritime industry to bolster ports, shipping sector
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has been actively engaging with various countries, multilateral organisations and global maritime industry partners for collaboration in ports, shipping and maritime logistics. These include partnerships for port modernisation, development of shipping infrastructure, green shipping initiatives, digitization and maritime skill development, said Union Minister of […]
Govt plans to serve local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday discussed with officials on providing local cuisine of the region in Vande Bharat trains, and then roll it out across the railway network in the future. Interacting with officials in a review meeting at Rail Bhawan here, the minister said that introducing local cuisine […]
Clean cooking, healthier lives: Latur women benefit from Ujjwala scheme
Latur, Dec 13 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has brought a positive transformation in the lives of poor and needy women in Latur district of Maharashtra. They are now cooking food in an atmosphere free from smoke, which used to give them a lot of trouble. In Ausa town and the surrounding rural areas, […]
Postmen are bridges of trust for banking, insurance, and government services: Scindia
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Saturday lauded the unwavering service spirit of postal employees, describing postmen as bridges of trust who deliver not just letters, but banking, insurance, and government services to every home in India. Addressing a massive gathering of around 6,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) […]
Indian youth reimagining traditional crafts for global markets: Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Indian youth today is understanding the traditional craft and is presenting contemporary products that are relevant to global audiences, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said on Saturday. While inaugurating the Crafted for the Future ” exhibition at the National Craft Museum here, the minister noted that all measures […]
China’s Wang Yi seeks deeper oil and gas ties with UAE on Middle East tour
BEIJING(RAHNUMA): China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his United Arab Emirates counterpart on Friday, pledging deeper cooperation in investment, oil and gas, and infrastructure with the Gulf country, China’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. Wang, on a three-nation tour of the Middle East that began on Friday, held talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah […]
