New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to the people of Kerala and Malayalis living in India and abroad on the eve of Onam. In her message, the President described Onam as a festival of gratitude to nature for the arrival of the new harvest and a celebration of Kerala’s rich culture and spirit Read More…
Lucknow: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday described Booth Level Officers (BLOs) as the “foundational pillar” of the world’s largest democracy during an interaction with BLOs from Uttar Pradesh. More than 500 BLOs and 30 BLO Supervisors from across the state participated in the interaction. Kumar said BLOs are the Election Commission’s first interface Read More…
NEW DELHI: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years on Tuesday, marking a decade of rapid growth that has transformed India’s digital payments landscape. Launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on August 25, 2016, under the oversight of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UPI has become a key component of India’s Read More…
LUCKNOW: Students have a crucial role in strengthening India’s democracy, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, stressing the importance of educating young citizens about the electoral process. Addressing students and teachers at the Election Commission of India’s regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow, Gyanesh Kumar said students are the Read More…
ELURU: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district, calling it a major step towards self-reliance in agriculture. He said the indigenous hybrid would help reduce India’s dependence on imported hybrid technology for high-quality popcorn maize and conserve foreign exchange, while Read More…
JAIPUR: India’s installed non-fossil fuel power generation capacity has crossed the 300 GW mark, accounting for more than 54 per cent of the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity, a senior Union government official said on Monday. The milestone was highlighted during the first regional roadshow of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo (BRE Read More…
KOCHI: The proposal to carve out a new district centred on Muvattupuzha has triggered differences within the United Democratic Front (UDF), with leaders of the Kerala Congress faction opposed to the move, citing concerns over its possible impact on Idukki district. The Kerala Congress is preparing to voice its opposition at the UDF meeting, with Read More…
With 35 donkeys, Father Davis Chakkalakkal is building a unique farming model in Thrissur, with a goal of expanding to 100 For generations, the donkey has often been portrayed in popular culture as a symbol of foolishness, neglect and ridicule. At Farm Park Thichoor in Kuttimukku, Thrissur, however, the animal has a completely different identity. Read More…
AMARAVATI: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district on August 24, officials said. During his visit, the Vice President will attend a programme at the Gourmet Popcornica Factory in Musunuru, where he will launch India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed. Radhakrishnan will also felicitate farmers and address Read More…
New Delhi: The government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, directing that they carry a warning against their use in children below four years of age. The decision follows recommendations from an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board Read More…