New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre was committed to developing rural areas and strengthening panchayats, describing the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a significant step towards achieving these goals. The Union Cabinet approved an allocation of ₹7,395 crore for the scheme on Wednesday. Read More…
Jaisalmer: In a significant step towards conserving the endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), four male birds were released into the wild at Desert National Park near Sam village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in October 2026. The release marks a new phase in the species’ conservation programme after nearly a decade of captive breeding efforts. The four Read More…
LADAKH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing, focusing on connectivity, power supply, water security and heritage conservation. The key projects include the new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh, the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road, the Hanu hydroelectric project, 40 Read More…
Thrissur: Saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, is traditionally associated with the cool climate of Kashmir. But James, a resident of Puthur in Thrissur, is experimenting with growing the spice in Kerala by using technology to overcome the state’s warm and humid climate. James has set up a soil-free saffron cultivation system on Read More…
Washington: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met leading US business executives and discussed opportunities to strengthen partnerships and attract investments to India. Goyal held meetings in New York with Jonathan Gray, President and COO of Blackstone; George Walker, Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman; and Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO of The Read More…
The Centre has launched an initiative to create a national digital public infrastructure for the tourism sector, aimed at bringing travel-related products and services onto a common digital platform. The Ministry of Tourism has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to develop the National Digital Tourism Stack, officials said. The initiative seeks Read More…
New Delhi: More than 89 lakh citizens have pledged their support for Ayurveda as the country gears up to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on Wednesday, the Ministry of Ayush said. Under this year’s theme, “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow,” more than 9,700 activities have been reported across 30 states and Union Territories, attracting over Read More…
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the promoter of a ghee manufacturing company in connection with the alleged adulteration of ghee used in preparing the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam. According to the ED, the ghee supplied for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was allegedly made using refined palm oil, palmolein and various chemicals. Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…