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Mysuru Palace to Become Plastic Free

August 21, 2023

The iconic Mysuru Palace, a must-visit landmark for tourists, is set to achieve a significant milestone by becoming ‘plastic-free.’ This collaborative effort involves the Mysuru District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and Mysuru Palace Board. Following the successful model at ..

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Uttarakhand Government’s Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

August 21, 2023

The Uttarakhand government has taken steps to conduct a thorough survey of cities and towns prone to disasters, with tenders having been invited for the project. The Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre, Shantanu Sarkar, noted that the ..

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Green Hydrogen Standards

August 21, 2023

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has achieved a notable milestone by establishing the benchmark for producing green hydrogen within the nation. Green hydrogen, considered environmentally friendly due to its minimal carbon footprint, is now defined as ..

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Kerala’s Rs 2,400-crore Waste Management Project

August 21, 2023

Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Rs 2,400-crore Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) as part of the ‘Malinya Muktham Navakeralam’ campaign, aiming for a garbage-free state. Industries Minister P Rajeeve unveiled innovative designs for material collection and resource ..

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Bio-Trace Minerals Project

August 19, 2023

The Technology Development Board (TDB) and Chemlife Innovations Pvt. Ltd. have formed a strategic alliance to propel the project “Commercialization and Manufacturing of Bio-Trace Minerals used in Feed for Animals.” Aligned with India’s National Livestock Mission, the collaboration aims to ..

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Youth Perception of Key Challenges and Career Aspirations in India

August 19, 2023

A report by Lokniti-CSDS reveals that a substantial number of Indian youth between 15 and 34 years old view unemployment as the most significant issue in the country (36%). The study, conducted across 18 states with 9,316 respondents, highlights how ..

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Canalisation of Rivers

August 19, 2023

The state of Punjab has recently faced significant flooding due to intense rainfall and dam releases. The region’s rivers, including Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with rivulets and seasonal streams, contribute to its water network. Experts advocate for effective regulation ..

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India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office

August 19, 2023

India has unveiled its first 3D-printed post office, inaugurated virtually by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. The post office, built by Larsen & Toubro Limited in just 43 days, demonstrates the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology. ..

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TamilNadu Startup Thiruvizha 2023

August 18, 2023

StartupTN, the State’s nodal agency for Startup and Innovation, is set to organize the ‘TamilNadu Startup Thiruvizha 2023’ event at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on August 19 and 20. This two-day celebration aims to highlight Tamil Nadu’s ..

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Himachal Pradesh Relaxes VKVNY

August 18, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced the relaxation of the ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ (VKVNY) for the fiscal year 2023–24. The relaxation encompasses the addition of safeguarding initiatives such as retaining walls and channelization of Nullahs (small streams) under ..

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