Budget allocation for National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2022-23 was Rs.200 Crore and an amount of Rs.97.51 crore was utilized. The details of the funds released under NAPDDR during the year 2022-23; State-wise are at Annexure-I. These funds are utilized for various activities covered under NAPDDR including preventive education and awareness […]
Remembers valour of all stalwarts who strengthened movement to free Goa The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Best wishes on Goa Liberation Day. We remember the valour of all stalwarts who strengthened the movement to free Goa. […]
India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for a $250 million policy-based loan under the Industrial Corridor Development Programme (subprogramme 2). The aim is to enhance India’s industrial landscape, strengthening manufacturing competitiveness, fortifying national supply chains, and fostering links with regional and global value chains, ultimately generating high-quality jobs. The agreement […]
Torrential rainfall in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu has wreaked havoc on daily life and severely disrupted train services in the state. In a press release, Southern Railways stated that it is diligently working to restore traffic and evacuate stranded passengers at Srivaikuntam railway station. “Unprecedented rainfall occurred in the districts of Tirunelveli and […]
Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, is scheduled to release a report on ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy’ on December 19 in New Delhi. The launch event will host eminent personalities, including B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department […]
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the centennial celebrations of Hyderabad Public School at Hyderabad today (December 19, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President appreciated the entire team of the Hyderabad Public School for providing excellent education to the students in its 100 years of journey. She was happy to note that […]
The second batch of Tamil delegation comprising teachers (named after the sacred river Yamuna) along with other people in a group of about 250 people visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple today. The delegates visited the bank of Ganga, the Vishalakshi and Annapurna temples and Annapurna Bhawan. The second phase of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam will […]
By: Aditya Ahuja The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly made a big decision regarding the iconic No. 7 jersey worn by former World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni. The BCCI has decided to retire his jersey number, rendering it unavailable for any future player. Usually, a cricketer is allowed to choose […]
In the third and final T20I match of the tour, India beat South Africa by a massive 106-run margin, drawing the series 1-1. The opening clash was marred by rain, while the Proteas secured a win in the second game by 5 wickets. Chasing a daunting 202, the Proteas struggled from the outset, losing wickets […]
As the COP28 climate summit concluded with nearly 200 nations committing to reduce fossil fuel consumption, the world is grappling with a series of extreme weather events exacerbating the impacts of climate change on a global scale. In China, the onset of winter brought the first snowfall to Beijing, covering the city in a thick […]
