Miscellaneous

New Delhi Hosts Landmark Event for Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum

The GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) Division of the Union Ministry of Culture has orchestrated a significant three-day event in New Delhi from August 1-3, 2024. The 'State Museum Conclave on the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum' marks a...

UNESCO Expands World Network of Biosphere Reserves

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently made a significant announcement, approving the designation of 11 new Biosphere Reserves across 11 countries. This expansion brings the total number of sites in the World Network of Biosphere...

Pench Tiger Reserve Embraces AI for Enhanced Forest Fire Protection

The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has taken a significant step forward in wildlife protection by introducing an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early forest fire detection. This innovative approach marks a new chapter in conservation efforts, combining cutting-edge...

Hemis Festival 2024: Celebrating Buddhist Culture in Ladakh

The Hemis Festival, a vibrant celebration of Tibetan Buddhism, takes place annually in Ladakh, India. In 2024, this important cultural event will be held on June 16th and 17th. What is the Hemis Festival? The Hemis Festival, also known as...

9 Major Ports of India Makes It to Global Top 100 by World Bank, First for The Country

In a significant boost to the India’s port development programme, as many as 9 ports of India made it to the Global Top 100 in the latest edition of Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), 2023. This report is prepared by...

Chirag Paswan and Shri Ravneet Singh launch Website and Mobile App for World Food India 2024

As a precursor to the 3rd edition of World Food India, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan and Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Railways, Shri Ravneet Singh, launched the website and mobile application for...

Coal India Exploring Lithium Assets in Argentina With U.S. Firm: Report

State-run Coal India Ltd (COAL.NS), opens new tab is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina along with a U.S. company to secure supplies of the battery material, an Indian source with direct knowledge said on June 18. About Lithium resource Project: India and...

Delhi Airport Launches India’s First Self-Service Mechanism For Check-in Luggage

Aiming to enable passengers to drop in their luggage, collect tags and print boarding passes to complete check-in in less time, the Delhi International Airport Ltd launched a self-service mechanism on 17 June. Installation of Self Service Bag Drop(SSBD) Delhi's...

Chenab Bridge: Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run on World’s Highest Steel Arch Rail Bridge

The Indian Railways completed a successful trial of an electric engine from Sangaldan to Reasi, crossing the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge, the Chenab Bridge. Successful Trial 1st trial train has successfully run from Sangaldan to Reasi, including crossing...

Indian Railways Enter Its Name Into Limca Book Of Records

Indian Railways has entered its name into Limca Book of Records for most people at a public service event at multiple venues. Ministry of Railways had organized an event on 26 February 2024, which was attended by over 40 lakh...