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Assam Moves to Boost Agarwood Industry
Assam has proposed measures to simplify agarwood plantation and processing regulations.
District-level testing facilities and faster CITES and DGFT clearances have been recommended.
The state aims to promote perfumes, essential…
HM Amit Shah Reviews Bengal Helplines in Siliguri
Amit Shah reviewed four helplines launched by the West Bengal government.
Toll-free numbers target cut-money, syndicate activities, illegal road/toll tax and illegal liquor.
Shah said complaints received through the helplines…
Rajeshwari Sharma to Head J&K Kabaddi POSH Panel
Rajeshwari Sharma has been appointed Chairperson of the POSH Committee of the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association.
The committee will focus on prevention, awareness and redressal of sexual harassment complaints.
Four other members…
PM Modi Calls for Stronger Sports Ecosystem
PM Modi said Khelo India is helping nurture sporting talent across the country.
He called for India to expand participation beyond traditional Olympic sports.
A national talent hunt for children aged 5–15 was highlighted for the…
PM Modi Condoles A. Balakrishnan’s Passing
Balakrishnan served as All India President of Vivekananda Kendra.
PM Modi recalled his more than five decades of service.
He made significant contributions to education and nation-building in the Northeast.
Modi expressed…
IAF Readies Relief Mission for Flood-Hit Nepal
IAF is prepared for relief and rescue operations in Nepal.
A C-130 aircraft is scheduled to depart Wednesday, followed by a C-17 on Thursday.
Aircraft will carry relief material, medicines and earth-moving equipment.
More than…
Jitendra Singh Calls for ‘Capacity Building of the Mind’
Jitendra Singh said skills must be complemented by capacity building of the mind.
He called for a whole-of-society approach involving government, industry and citizens.
The Minister highlighted the role of iGOT, NRF and the ₹1…
HM Amit Shah to Visit Manipur in October
Shah is scheduled to visit Manipur in the first week of October.
He will lay the foundation stone of the proposed Senapati Medical College.
Shah assured CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the Centre’s support for Manipur’s aspirations.…
Govt Releases Onion Buffer Stocks to Check Price Rise
Government begins calibrated release of onion buffer stocks to major consumption centres.
First Kanda Express carrying onions has departed from Nashik for New Delhi.
NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar will sell onions at ₹35 per kg.…
IICT, Netflix Offer Scholarships to 100 Creative-Tech Students
Scholarships will support 100 students across India.
Financial assistance of up to 80% will be provided.
Six diploma and certificate programmes are covered.
Initiative aims to build industry-ready talent in India’s creative…