Haryana assembly has passed the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill(HCOCA),2019.The bill was brought in view of the emerging situation of organised crime in the State. The bill will empower the state government with powers to intercept wire, electronic or oral communication to control the menace of organised crime. According to the Bill,whoever commits an… Continue reading Haryana clears Bill to check organised crime
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22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance,2019 was held in Shillong,Meghalaya.This is the first time the event is being organized in North-Eastern region of the country. The event was organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances(DARPG) in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY). The theme of this Conference was“Digital India:Success to… Continue reading 22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
Centre signs peace pact with Tripura insurgent outfit NLFT
The National Liberation Front of Tripura(NLFT-SD) has signed a Memorandum of Settlement with the Central and Tripura government to abide by the Constitution of India. NLFT-SD has agreed to surrender its cadres with their weapons.The surrendered cadres will be given surrender benefits as per the surrender cum rehabilitation scheme,2018 of the Union Home Ministry. National… Continue reading Centre signs peace pact with Tripura insurgent outfit NLFT
Virasat-e-Khalsa museum in Punjab sets record in footfall
The Virasat-e-Khalsa museum is set to find a place in Asia Book of Records for becoming the most visited museum in the Asian subcontinent on a single day. The museum had witnessed a record footfall of 20,569 visitors on a single day. The Limca Book of Records and India Book of Records had also listed… Continue reading Virasat-e-Khalsa museum in Punjab sets record in footfall
Newly-discovered lake in Nepal likely to become world’s highest
A newly-discovered lake in Nepal called Kajin Sara lake is likely to set a new record of being the world’s highest lake. The Kajin Sara lake is located at Singarkharka area of Chame rural municipality in Manang district of Nepal.The lake was discovered about a few months ago by a team of mountaineers. As per… Continue reading Newly-discovered lake in Nepal likely to become world’s highest
Draft policy on logistics ignores express industry
Government has released the draft National Logistics Policy. The policy has been prepared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in consultation with the Ministries of Railways,Road Transport and Highways,Shipping and Civil Aviation. The aim of the policy is to reduce the logistics cost from the present 14% of GDP to less than 10% by… Continue reading Draft policy on logistics ignores express industry
Cost is key: Chinese space firm revs up for reusable rocket race
China’s private space startup Linkspace has successfully launched a reusable rocket named RLV-T5(NewLine Baby). Reusable Launch Vehicle is a launch system that is capable of launching a payload into space more than once. The new rocket has other advantages as well such as low test cost and a capability of rapid iteration. The launch also… Continue reading Cost is key: Chinese space firm revs up for reusable rocket race
MNRE organises Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 3rd RE-INVEST
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has organised the Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 3rd Edition of Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo(RE-INVEST 2019). The objective of the event is to attract the right investments in renewable energy(RE) and present India’s RE story to the world. The event also aims at building upon the success… Continue reading MNRE organises Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 3rd RE-INVEST
Arjun Ram Meghwal Addresses 3rd International Electric Vehicle Conclave
The Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has inaugurated the 3rd International Electric Vehicle(EV) Conclave at the International Centre for Automotive Technology(ICAT). Addressing the Conclave,the minister said that the National Electric Mobility Mission will be implemented in phases based on feedback from the auto industry. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan(NEMMP) 2020… Continue reading Arjun Ram Meghwal Addresses 3rd International Electric Vehicle Conclave
State-run oil marketing companies to buy biodiesel made from used cooking oil
On the Occasion of the World Biofuel Day,the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released the Expression of Interest(EOI) by Oil Marketing Companies for procurement of Biodiesel made from Used Cooking Oil(UCO). The entrepreneurs setting up Biodiesel plants will get remunerative price and assurance of complete offtake of production by the oil marketing companies.… Continue reading State-run oil marketing companies to buy biodiesel made from used cooking oil
