Chhattisgarh Approves Country’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve

August 10, 2024

With its tiger population plunging in recent years, Chhattisgarh on August 7, cleared a long-pending proposal to notify a new tiger reserve – the third largest in the country. The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, which integrates an existing national park with a wildlife sanctuary, is Chhattisgarh’s fourth reserve for the big cats. It spans 2,829 square …

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Odisha Launches India’s First ‘Rice ATM’

August 10, 2024

Odisha has introduced India’s first round-the-clock grain dispensing machine, known as the Annapurti Grain ATM, designed to transform the Public Distribution System (PDS) for ration cardholders. Officially launched by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, this innovative machine is located at a warehouse in Mancheswar and developed in collaboration with the World …

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Bill Gates Foundation to set up FSTP at Sarovaram

August 10, 2024

The city of Kozhikode in Kerala, India, is set to receive a significant upgrade to its waste management infrastructure. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in collaboration with the Habitat Charitable Trust, has proposed the construc Thetion of a state-of-the-art faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at Sarovaram. This development marks a crucial step towards improving sanitation and …

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Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Foundation Day Celebration

August 10, 2024

The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) celebrated its Foundation Day in New Delhi with the theme ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’. The event highlighted the crucial role of ICoAS officers in shaping the economic future of India by 2047. Dr. T. V. Somanathan, Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure), was the Chief Guest and emphasized the importance …

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Former Vice-Chairman of UGC H. Devaraj dies aged 71

August 10, 2024

The academic community mourns the loss of H. Devaraj, former Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), who passed away at the age of 71. His death marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned decades and left an indelible mark on India’s higher education landscape. Early Life and Education Roots in the Nilgiris …

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World Steelpan Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

August 10, 2024

As August 11th approaches, the global community prepares to celebrate the inaugural World Steelpan Day in 2024. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in recognizing the cultural and historical importance of the steelpan, a unique musical instrument that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. The United Nations’ endorsement of this day underscores the steelpan’s role …

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Indian Wrestler Aman Sehrawat Secures Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

August 9, 2024

In a thrilling match at the Champ de Mars arena, India’s Aman Sehrawat clinched a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The young grappler demonstrated exceptional skill and determination as he defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz with a decisive score of 13-5 on Friday. A Remarkable …

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs: Overview, Establishment, Missions and Functions

August 9, 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is the top authority in India responsible for managing and overseeing indirect taxes and customs duties. Operating under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, CBIC is pivotal in formulating policies, enforcing laws, and ensuring effective revenue collection related to customs, Goods and …

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Launch of Million Designers, Billion Dreams Initiative To Empower Rural India

August 9, 2024

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) announced on August 6, the launch of the initiative Million Designers, Billion Dreams. This innovative program aims to empower individuals across India with systems design know-how to tackle complex societal challenges. Spearheaded by LEAP in collaboration with the DAY-NRLM. LEAP is a catalyst organization that emerged from the …

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Harish Dudani Appointed As Member CERC

August 9, 2024

The Power Ministry on August 6, announced the appointment of Harish Dudani as Member of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Dudani has been administered Oath of Office and Secrecy by the Minister for Power on August 6, 2024, as Member, CERC, a power ministry statement said. About Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) The Central Electricity Regulatory …

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Monthly Archives: August 2024

Chhattisgarh Approves Country’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve

Odisha Launches India’s First ‘Rice ATM’

Bill Gates Foundation to set up FSTP at Sarovaram

Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Foundation Day Celebration

Former Vice-Chairman of UGC H. Devaraj dies aged 71

World Steelpan Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

Indian Wrestler Aman Sehrawat Secures Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs: Overview, Establishment, Missions and Functions

Launch of Million Designers, Billion Dreams Initiative To Empower Rural India

Harish Dudani Appointed As Member CERC

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