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Santiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Recognition

September 18, 2023

Santiniketan, the cultural and educational hub in West Bengal founded by poet Rabindranath Tagore, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia. Established ..

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ICMR Releases National List of Essential Assistive Products

September 18, 2023

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP) to prioritize crucial assistive products for individuals with functional impairments. These assistive products are vital for enhancing the quality of life and promoting ..

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Odisha Government’s LAccMI Scheme

September 16, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has granted approval for the ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme, aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe transportation network for passengers and goods across the state. This initiative seeks ..

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Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department Launches ‘Mobile Van Program’ to Promote Natural Farming

September 16, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department has introduced a ‘Mobile Van Program’ as part of the ‘Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana’ to advance eco-friendly and natural farming practices. This initiative, launched in Shimla, focuses on delivering fresh, organic produce directly to ..

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IRS Officer Rahul Navin Appointed Acting Director of Enforcement Directorate

September 16, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Rahul Navin, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from the 1993 batch, as the Acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Rahul Navin currently serves as the Special Director-Chief Vigilance Officer at the ED headquarters. ..

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YashoBhoomi Convention Center

September 16, 2023

On September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate YashoBhoomi, a state-of-the-art convention center. Covering over 73,000 sq m, YashoBhoomi boasts one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities and the country’s largest LED media facade. ..

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Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg)

September 16, 2023

The Indian government has introduced the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg), an online platform developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is hailed as a significant leap forward in managing agricultural data. The UPAg Portal is ..

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Scrub Typhus Claims Lives in Odisha’s Bargarh District

September 15, 2023

Officials in Odisha’s Bargarh district have confirmed at least five deaths due to scrub typhus infections in recent weeks, with four others testing positive for the disease. Two of the deceased were from the Sohela block, while one each was ..

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RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Release Property Documents Promptly

September 15, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directives to all Regulated Entities (REs), including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), to release original movable or immovable property documents within 30 days of full loan repayment. Lenders must also remove ..

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TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies

September 15, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Consultation Paper (CP) titled “Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies” on September 14, 2023. This CP aims to address the challenges and opportunities brought about by rapid advancements ..

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