Category: Govt

#Higher ECC rates and barrier-free tolling aim to cut pollution, but fair and competitive bidding remains key to effective implementation In a major push to curb vehicular pollution, recent directions from the Supreme Court in the M.C. Mehta v. Union of India case have cleared the way for a stronger Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) system for commercial vehicles entering Delhi. Acting on recommendations from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Court has termed the revised ECC framework “reasonable, just and fair.” Under the new framework, ECC rates will…

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Navneet Chaturvedi is currently fighting a legal battle in the Punjab and Haryana High Court after controversy erupted over alleged forged signatures of AAP MLAs in the Punjab Rajya Sabha elections. And the Punjab government already seems to be on the backfoot. Chaturvedi has filed a petition in the High Court to club all cases registered against him at one place in Rupnagar (Ropar). The Punjab government was scheduled to file its reply on April 24, but in the court of Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, the Advocate General sought more time…

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Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will inaugurate the newly constructed 30-bedded ESIC Hospital (expandable upto 100 Bedded) at Ompora, District Budgam, UT of Jammu & Kashmir on 24.04.2026. The facility, which is extendable up to 100 beds, marks a major milestone in enhancing healthcare delivery under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme in the region.   In a special gesture, Dr. Mandaviya will honour the construction workers who contributed to the development of the hospital. The facility will serve over 50,000…

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In a discovery that reads more like abstract art than geology, researchers have observed two unexpected and bizarre patterns—dubbed “wists” and “fingers”—emerging within flowing clay, challenging long-held assumptions about how this ubiquitous material behaves under pressure. The findings, published this week in Physical Review Letters, reveal that when common clay is subjected to controlled flow conditions, it does not simply slump or slide. Instead, it spontaneously organizes itself into two distinct and surprising structural phases.   The first pattern, which the team has termed “wists,” describes a series of subtle,…

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The Indian Navy on Tuesday marked a key milestone with the launch of DSC A 23 (Yard 328), the fourth vessel under the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. The launch underscores India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its underwater operational and support capabilities. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., the vessel is designed to assist in complex diving and salvage operations, including underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks. Officials said the craft will enhance the Navy’s ability to conduct deep-sea diving missions and support maritime infrastructure. The DSC project forms…

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India has been identified as the primary centre of origin and evolution of jamun (Syzygium cumini), according to a recent scientific study. Researchers have found that the country’s diverse agro-climatic conditions and rich biodiversity played a crucial role in shaping the genetic diversity of the fruit. The findings suggest that jamun, widely known for its nutritional and medicinal value, likely evolved in the Indian subcontinent before spreading to other tropical regions. Scientists highlighted that variations in climate, soil, and ecological conditions across India contributed significantly to the fruit’s adaptation and…

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From left to right: Kartikeya Vajpai (Author), Dasho Sonam Kinga (Former Chairman of the National Council of Bhutan), Padma Bhushan S.K. Misra (Chairman, ITRHD), Manish Tewari ( Lok Sabha MP) , Geshe Dorji Damdul ( Head of Tibet House, New Delhi), and Archana Capoor (Member Secretary, ITRHD) at the World Heritage Day event organised by ITRHD in New Delhi. # India has Strong Heritage Laws but Lacks Sensitivity and Action on Ground, says Manish Tewari on World Heritage Day The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) celebrated World…

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Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to enhance collaboration in advanced technologies and drive digital transformation initiatives across sectors.   The partnership aims to leverage the technical expertise of C-DAC in areas such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and emerging digital solutions, alongside BECIL’s project execution capabilities. Officials said the collaboration will focus on developing innovative technology-driven solutions for government and enterprise applications.   Under the agreement, both organizations will work jointly on research, development,…

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# Recognition under the MIONP platform highlights his contribution to sustainable agriculture, soil health, and chemical-free farming practices across India Rahul Sharma, Founder of 5S Farm, has been conferred with the “Natural Farming Icon – 2026” award under the Farms category at the Crop Icon Awards 2026. The recognition acknowledges his contribution to advancing sustainable and natural farming practices in India. The award, presented under the MIONP (Make India Organic, Natural & Profitable) platform, honours individuals driving meaningful change in organic and eco-friendly agriculture. Rahul Sharma’s work has focused on…

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In a pioneering sustainability milestone, a coaching depot in Ahmedabad has become India’s first water-neutral railway facility by using plant-based systems to recycle and reuse water.   The Kankaria Coaching Depot has achieved this feat through a natural treatment process that relies on specially designed green zones where plants purify wastewater. The system, inspired by ecological filtration methods, treats water generated from train washing and other depot operations, making it fit for reuse.   Officials said the depot now recycles nearly all of its wastewater, drastically reducing dependence on fresh…

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