Month: December 2023

​NMIMS SOL Indore’s Samatva Garners Appreciation from Legal Luminaries forits Moving Street Act at MPSLSA’s Skill Enhancement Program

Vijay Raman

Prominent public legal aid body, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Service Authority (MPSLSA) organized a ‘Skill Enhancement Program’ for Community Mediators on 28 October 2023 to mark the visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay KishanKaul, Judge Supreme Court of India to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Students fromSamatva, NMIMS School of Law (SOL) Indore’s Legal Aid Society, participated in the event and enthralled the attendees with a performance of a NukkadNaatak, a street play.   The street play by ‘Samatva’ was an energetic performance and addressed critical issues such as…

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Coal India Limited and subsidiaries lead GeM government procurement

Vijay Raman

The Ministry of Coal, along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), has demonstrated outstanding achievements in procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the fiscal 2023-24. By surpassing set targets, the Ministry of Coal demonstrates a commitment to efficient and transparent procurement practices.   As on December 10, 2023, in the current Fiscal 2023-24, GeM's provisional procurement by the Ministry and its CPSEs has reached Rs. 34,524 crore, exceeding the target of Rs. 21,325 crore with a remarkable 162% achievement rate.   GeM authorities have informed that Coal India Ltd…

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E-marketplace registered a growth of 166 percent compared to the last financial year (April to November)

Vijay Raman

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has gone beyond conventional support to provide Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) with tailored solutions through strategic intervention to accommodate complex procurement. In just 6.5 months of FY 23-24, procurement by CPSEs has surpassed INR 1 lakh crore mark. There is a 166% increase in procurement by CPSEs through GeM in FY 23-24 as compared to last year (April to November). Consistent rise in the procurement of services by CPSEs has been witnessed with an increase from INR 37,600 crore (approx.) in FY 22-23 to INR 66,550…

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New state-of-the-art facilities inaugurated in ICMR-NIMR

Vijay Raman

During the inauguration, Dr Mandaviya said, “this inauguration is indicative of the focus of the government on research and innovation in every field of health.” “Over the last four decades, these centres have conducted important research in many areas including emerging and re-emerging Viral Infections, Diarrheal disorders, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes, AMR surveillance, Zoonotic diseases and other health problems. These are not just buildings but temples of health that the country needs today to make its health ecosystem self-reliant”, he stated.   The Union Health Minister stated that “the government…

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IDTechEx Explores Key Materials and Components Used in Redox Flow Batteries

Vijay Raman

Author: Conrad Nichols, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Variable renewable energy (VRE) penetration is expected to continue increasing across the globe, and with this will come increasing variability and uncertainty in energy and electricity supply. Energy storage systems will be needed to dispatch energy over longer timeframes when energy from VRE sources is not available. An example of one such technology is the redox flow battery (RFB). From IDTechEx’s market report, “Redox Flow Batteries Market 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets”, as the demand for such technologies will increase, so will the opportunities for…

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Housing Sales Value to Cross INR 4.5 Lakh Cr in 2023, From INR 3.27 Lakh Cr in 2022

Vijay Raman

  Homes worth INR 3.49 Lakh Cr. already sold across the top 7 cities in first 9 months of 2023 – 7% higher than the entire 2022 sales value (approx. INR 3.27 lakh Cr.) At current sales momentum, ongoing 4th quarter to see min. INR 1 lakh Cr. worth housing inventory sold in top cities – taking total sales value above INR 4.5 lakh Cr Over 3.49 lakh units sold across the top 7 cities in 9M 2023, against approx. 3.65 lakh units in entire 2022 With housing sales value in 9M 2023…

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Micro Transmission System will lead the development of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Gokul Barrage in Mathura.

Vijay Raman

Towards propelling healthcare excellence in India, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare dedicated new state-of-the-art facilities at AIIMS New Delhi to the nation today. The new facilities inaugurated today are Mother and Child Block, Surgical block, National Centre for Geriatrics, New Paid Ward in Main hospital; Center for Advanced Research in Hospital Infection Control and Forensic DNA Laboratory at JPN Apex Trauma Centre and Centre for Medical Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CMIE) and Private Ward Wing at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Jhajjar to the nation today. He…

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New State-of-the-Art facilities at AIIMS New Delhi dedicates to the nation

Vijay Raman

Towards propelling healthcare excellence in India, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare dedicated new state-of-the-art facilities at AIIMS New Delhi to the nation today. The new facilities inaugurated today are Mother and Child Block, Surgical block, National Centre for Geriatrics, New Paid Ward in Main hospital; Center for Advanced Research in Hospital Infection Control and Forensic DNA Laboratory at JPN Apex Trauma Centre and Centre for Medical Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CMIE) and Private Ward Wing at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Jhajjar to the nation today. He…

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AKTOCYTE tablets, has received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),

Vijay Raman

In a breakthrough towards enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, scientists from Department of Atomic Energy and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru have joined hands to develop AKTOCYTE tablets.  Experts from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai; Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; Advanced Centre for Training Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai collaborated with the IDRS Labs with a primary aim of minimizing the side effects of radiotherapy. The AKTOCYTE tablets have shown remarkable results, particularly in pelvic cancer patients suffering from radiotherapy-induced Cystitis (Blood in…

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HMS Industrial Networks AB, HMS Networks acquires Red Lion Controls and significantly expands its presence in North America

Vijay Raman

HMS Networks acquires Red Lion Controls and significantly expands its presence in North America HMS Networks AB (publ) (“HMS”), a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, has today entered into a binding agreement with Spectris Group Holdings Limited to acquire the Red Lion Controls business, a well-established US-based provider of industrial automation solutions, through the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Red Lion Controls Inc. and Red Lion Europe GmbH as well as certain assets in other jurisdictions (“Red Lion”), significantly expanding HMS’ presence in the North…

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