Ghumot to be Goa’s heritage instrument

Goa, Art and Culture Minister has said that Ghumot will be notified as the state’s heritage instrument. Ghumot is Goa’s indigenous earthen percussion instrument.  It is widely used in folk songs, Mando music (a musical form in Goa which has elements of both Indian and western culture), religious and temple music in Goa. The instrument… Continue reading Ghumot to be Goa’s heritage instrument

PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

Indian Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project through Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela Pass is a mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati (Assam). The Sena Tunnel aims to provide all weather… Continue reading PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

J&K-based Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen banned: MHA

The home ministry has banned Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)(UAPA) Act, which has been operating in the Kashmir Valley for promoting terrorism and other subversive activities. UAPA is anti-terrorist law aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities, associations in India.Its main objective is to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against integrity… Continue reading J&K-based Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen banned: MHA

Shri Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate 2nd Phase of River Information System Between Farakka- Patna in Prayagraj Tomorrow

The second phase of river information system (RIS) will be inaugurated between Patna-Farakka stretch of NW-1 in order to boost cargo movement on Ganga. RIS is a form of vessel traffic management using next generation technology. It will help in crisis management and enhanced inland navigation safety by preventing (a) ship-to-ship collisions (b) ship-bridge collisions… Continue reading Shri Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate 2nd Phase of River Information System Between Farakka- Patna in Prayagraj Tomorrow

Government launched Pre-Departure Orientation Training programme for Migrant workers

A Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) programme has been launched by Government to orient potential migrant workers with regard to culture, language, do’s and don’ts in the emigration process and safety measures. PDOT has been administered by the Ministry of External Affairs in alliance with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).It has been conducted… Continue reading Government launched Pre-Departure Orientation Training programme for Migrant workers

Goyal unveils Vision 2030, highlighting 10 dimensions

The Indian government has unveiled its Vision 2030 for India, listing 10 dimensions. The 10 dimensions are a) robust physical and social infrastructure, b) create Digital India, c) make India Clean and Green, d) Expand Rural Industrialization, e) Increase exploitation of the Blue Economy- sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, f) Clean rivers… Continue reading Goyal unveils Vision 2030, highlighting 10 dimensions

New panel for welfare of nomadic communities

Committee will be setup under NITI Aayog to complete the task of identifying de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic communities not yet formally classified.The committee will follow up on the work of the Renke Commission and the Idate Commission. A Welfare Development Board will also be set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to… Continue reading New panel for welfare of nomadic communities

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