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Ireland Set to Implement Alcohol Health Warnings

Ireland Set to Implement Alcohol Health Warnings, Leading Global Efforts

Ireland Set to Implement Alcohol Health Warnings Ireland is on track to become the first country to enforce mandatory health advisories on alcohol products. The Irish Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has approved the new policy, which will be implemented starting from May 22, 2026. This three-year period aims to allow businesses enough time to …

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First Urban Climate Film Festival to Begin in New Town, Kolkata

Urban Climate Film Festival  The first-ever Urban Climate Film Festival, which aspires to employ the powerful medium of film to enlighten audiences about the environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change on urban settlements, is going to take place in New Town, Kolkata from 3rd to 5th June 2023. 16 films from 12 countries …

Jayakumar S. Pillai Appointed as Deputy MD of IDBI Bank

Jayakumar S. Pillai Appointed as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank

Jayakumar S. Pillai Appointed as Deputy MD of IDBI Bank IDBI Bank announced via an official filing that Jayakumar S. Pillai has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director on the bank’s Board. The appointment has been approved by the bank’s board of directors and is valid for a period of three years starting from the …

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Ministry of Civil Aviation Launched UDAN 5.1 for Helicopter Routes

UDAN 5.1 Scheme Launched by Ministry of Civil Aviation The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched UDAN 5.1 after four successful rounds of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) and with version 5.0 of the fifth round underway, to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country …

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HP Government Aims to Formulate Green Hydrogen Policy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has informed that a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy would be formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading hub for its production. Renewable energy resources, including ample sunlight, water, and wind, make the state an ideal location for generating green hydrogen. The …

May 26, 2023 -_9.1

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day commemorated by DEPwD

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) commemorated Schizophrenia to raise awareness and to reduce stigma around mental illness. It lifts the lid on the challenges that thousands of people with Schizophrenia from all over the world have to encounter on a day-to-day basis. The DEPwD under the Ministry of …

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Dream11 Founder Harsh Jain Elected Chairperson of IAMAI, Indian Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

In a significant development, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has elected Harsh Jain, the founder of Dream11, as its new chairperson. With this appointment, Indian entrepreneurs are seeking to assert their influence over policy-making in the rapidly evolving technology and startup sector. Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip has been appointed as the vice …

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PM Modi Announced India to Open New Consulate in Brisbane

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that a new consulate would be constructed in Brisbane during his address at the Community Event in Sydney. He announced that India will establish a new consulate in Brisbane, Australia which aims to fulfill a long-standing demand of the Indian diaspora in Australia. It was announced during the address of …

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Gupshup Launches UPI Payments for Feature Phone Users, Bringing Financial Inclusion to All

Gupshup.io, a conversational engagement platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution that enables UPI payments for feature phone users through its native app called GSPay. This innovative approach allows seamless payment experiences using SMS, eliminating the need for internet connectivity. Leveraging the UPI 123 Pay system introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the …