Day: 16 November 2024

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, jointly inaugurated the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh, alongwith Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of Bangladesh and Mr. Dipak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal through a virtual event hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal. This historic occasion marks the first trilateral power transaction which has been carried out through the Indian grid. 2. The Government of…

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Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has achieved significant recognition at the International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC-2024) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where it won three prestigious ‘Gold awards’ for its excellence in quality management practices. This event highlights the commitment of RINL to quality control and continuous improvement initiatives within their operations. The ICQCC is a prominent international gathering aimed at promoting quality management and control circles, showcasing the best practices from various organizations globally. Winning three gold awards at this convention underscores RINL’s dedication to implementing effective…

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully completed the flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System. This achievement signifies a major development in enhancing India’s artillery capabilities and is part of the Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) validation trials. The flight tests were conducted at various field firing ranges, including the notable site at Pokhran2. During these trials, the system was assessed for important parameters such as: Range capabilities: The Pinaka system is capable of engaging targets at ranges from 7 to 90 kilometers. The…

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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) evacuated a critically-ill patient from Agatti, Lakshadweep late on November 13, 2024. The 68-year old patient was diagnosed with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease & type 2 respiratory failure and was in need of immediate medical evacuation. ICG District Headquarters at Kochi, in coordination with its Lakshadweep Headquarters & Lakshadweep Administration, launched a Dornier aircraft and medically escorted the patient to General Hospital Ernakulam, Kochi for further treatment. The swift and successful medical evacuation is part of the consistent support extended by the ICG…

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Operation Dronagiri, launched on November 14, 2024, under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is a pivotal project aimed at demonstrating the applications of geospatial technologies and enhancing the quality of life for citizens while easing business processes in India. Spearheaded by the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Professor Abhay Karandikar, the initiative underscores India’s commitment to becoming a leader in the geospatial domain. As Operation Dronagiri progresses, it is envisioned to transition into a nationwide initiative implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This large-scale rollout…

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