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April 8, 2023 -_3.1

ICDRI 2023: Building Infrastructure Resilience for a Sustainable Future

The Annual International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and its partners hold the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) every year. The conference aims to facilitate discussions among member countries, organizations, institutions, and infrastructure stakeholders to promote disaster and climate-resilient infrastructure. ICDRI 2023 will be a …

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Indian Rafale to participate in French Military exercise with NATO allies

The Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jets will be participating in a military exercise in France that involves thousands of NATO troops. The jets are expected to arrive in France in mid-April to participate in Orion 23, a large-scale war game that includes multiple dimensions, such as ground troops, warships, aircraft carriers, and combat aircraft. …

April 8, 2023 -_5.1

KSINC launches India’s first solar-powered tourist boat

Sooryamshu, India’s first solar-powered tourist boat, launches with the capacity to produce 27 KW of energy Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) has launched a solar-powered tourist boat called Sooryamshu that can produce 27 KW of energy. The boat also comes equipped with generators, which will help power passenger lift systems and air-conditioners. The solar …

April 8, 2023 -_6.1

PM Modi flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express

During his visit to Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express. The Secunderabad Railway Station is also set to undergo a major redevelopment, which will include a new iconic building and world-class amenities, at a cost of Rs 720 crore. The new station will have a double-level roof plaza with all …

April 8, 2023 -_7.1

MUDRA Loan scheme towards financial inclusion sanctioned 41 crore loans in eight years

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) The Ministry of Finance announced  that the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has sanctioned 41 crore loans amounting to ₹23.2-lakh-crore in the past eight years. The scheme has shown significant success in promoting entrepreneurship, with 68% of accounts under the scheme belonging to women entrepreneurs and 51% belonging to entrepreneurs …

April 8, 2023 -_8.1

Tamil Nadu govt’s ‘TN REACH’ initiative to use 80+ unused helipads soon

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has developed a mechanism called Tamil Nadu Regional Aerial Connectivity through Helicopters (TN REACH), which aims to utilize over 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity. This would be possible by leveraging the National Civil Aviation Policy and the Helicopter Policy of the …

April 8, 2023 -_9.1

Anshuman Singhania new chairman of tyre makers body ATMA

The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association has announced that Anshuman Singhania, who is currently serving as the Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, has been chosen as its new Chairman. Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) said Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd has taken over as the Vice-Chairman. Buy Prime Test …

April 8, 2023 -_10.1

Govt approves Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on natural gas pricing

The government implemented changes to the pricing model of domestic natural gas in accordance with the Kirit Parikh committee’s recommendations on gas pricing. The new pricing system will announce prices monthly and link them to 10% of the international price of the Indian crude basket. As a result, prices for piped natural gas (PNG) and …

April 8, 2023 -_12.1

Tripura becomes best performer in northeast in e-procurement, receives award

Tripura’s recent award as the best-performing state in the North Eastern region for e-Procurement is a significant achievement for the state. The award was presented at a National Workshop on e-Procurement organized by the Union Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology in March 2023, held at the India Habitat Center …