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Tue, 29 Oct 2024
9th Ayurveda Day: PM launches health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at AIIA, New Delhi
On 29 October 2024, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Dhanteras and the 9th Ayurveda Day, PM Narendra Modi launched, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, and said every elderly person above 70 will get free hospital treatment through the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs, receives dividend cheques of ₹1,620 crore
On 29 October 2024, at South Block, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of Defence PSUs and received dividend cheques totalling ₹1,620 crore from seven DPSUs.
PM lays foundation of four NIPER Centres of Excellence, opens PLI units and India's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of four Centres of Excellence at NIPERs in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Mohali, inaugurated five PLI-scheme units for medical devices and bulk drugs, and opened the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Swavlamban 3.0: Rajnath Singh unveils ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13, flags off 'Sagarmala Parikrama'
On 29 October 2024, at the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13; the event also flagged off 'Sagarmala Parikrama', an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.
Four sandstone replicas of Konark wheels installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan
On 29 October 2024, Rashtrapati Bhavan said four sandstone replicas of the Konark wheels had been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
NDMA's 20th Formation Day: Home Secretary launches Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme
On 28 October 2024 (Monday), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan addressed NDMA's 20th Formation Day in New Delhi and launched the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
Pralhad Joshi launches FCI Grievance Redressal System app for rice millers
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the mobile application of the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers in New Delhi.
Rashtrapati Bhawan and other landmarks lit in red for 'Act4Dyslexia'
On 28 October 2024, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities said Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks and India Gate had been illuminated in red under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign, and its Secretary flagged off 'Walk4Dyslexia'.
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
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Fri, 25 Oct 2024
21st Livestock Census launched; to cover over 30 crore households
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, which will cover over 30 crore households and capture data on gender roles in the livestock sector.
PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz co-chair 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.
Second edition of Indian Army's Chanakya Defence Dialogue concludes in New Delhi
On 25 October 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, concluded.
$25 million G20 Pandemic Fund project on animal health security launched
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the $25 million Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response', funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
RPF launches 'Digital Memorial of Valour' website to honour its martyrs
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Railway Protection Force launched the 'Digital Memorial of Valour', a website where citizens can pay tribute to its martyrs by digitally adorning their photos with a wreath and candle.
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting launched by Panchayati Raj Ministry and IMD
On 24 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Dr Jitendra Singh launched Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting, giving over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats five-day forecasts and hourly updates.
Rajnath Singh at Chanakya Defence Dialogue: India-China consensus on LAC shows dialogue works
On 24 October 2024, in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delivering the keynote at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, said the broad consensus achieved by India and China to resolve differences in certain areas along the LAC was proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Mansukh Mandaviya holds consultation with athletes and coaches on Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024
On 23 October 2024, in New Delhi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a stakeholders' consultation with athletes and coaches on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024.
Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II retail launched in Delhi-NCR at ₹70 per kg
On 23 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched retail sale of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR by flagging off mobile vans, with chana dal at ₹70 per kg and whole chana at ₹58 per kg.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
President Murmu confers 5th National Water Awards 2023; Odisha best State
On 22 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, with Odisha winning first prize in the best State category.
Rajnath Singh and Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue
On 22 October 2024, in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Singapore's Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue.
NFRA and IICA sign MoU on capacity building for auditing and accounting professionals
On 22 October 2024, in Delhi, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed an MoU for capacity-building programmes, with a four-month course for the first batch to begin in the last week of December 2024.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Police Commemoration Day: Amit Shah pays homage at National Police Memorial; PM pays tribute
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial, while PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to police personnel.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-II across NCR from 22 October as Delhi AQI hits 310
On 21 October 2024, in the National Capital Region, the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from 8 am on 22 October 2024 after Delhi recorded a 'Very Poor' daily average AQI of 310.
Namo Bharat Diwas marks one year of Namo Bharat train operations
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, the first anniversary of Namo Bharat train operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'eShram - One Stop Solution' for unorganised workers
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched 'eShram - One Stop Solution' to give unorganised workers registered on eShram seamless access to social security schemes.
Sat, 19 Oct 2024
India wins leadership positions in all 10 ITU-T Study Groups at WTSA-2024
On 19 October 2024, at WTSA-2024 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India's candidates were elected to leadership positions in all 10 Study Groups of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), raising India's positions from 7 to 11.
PM launches 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week
On 19 October 2024, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week for civil servants.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
NHRC marks 31st Foundation Day with national conference on rights of older persons
On 18 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission celebrated its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons; Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was chief guest.
Bhutan's Energy Minister meets Manohar Lal on hydropower cooperation
On 18 October 2024, in New Delhi, Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal to strengthen India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation, including on the Puna-1 HEP project.