NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

For many travelers, Kerala is South India’s most serenely beautiful state. This slender coastal strip is defined by its layered landscape: almost 373 miles (600km) of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice- and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats, dotted with fiercely protected wildlife reserves and cool hill stations such…

New Delhi, July 20 As per provisional data received from Bureau of Immigration, the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during January to April 2023 reached 79% of FTAs during the same period in 2019. The Ministry of Tourism endeavors to position India as a preferred tourism destination in the tourism generating markets to promote…

New Delhi, July 20 Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is implementing Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS) since 1982 at National level. The Scheme is aimed at providing facilities to outstanding talented children selected in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in specialized schools or belonging to families practicing…

New Delhi, July 21 Model Station Scheme was in vogue from 1999 to 2008. Under this scheme 594 stations were selected for upgradation on Indian Railways. Out of these 34 stations in Madhya Pradesh were selected for upgradation and all the identified stations have been developed under this scheme. A list of zone-wise stations developed…

New Delhi, July 21 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued new guidelines for the provision of signages on Expressways and National Highways. The fresh guidelines, approved by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways   Nitin Gadkari focus on further improving road safety by incorporating best practices and world standards to offer improved…

New Delhi, July 21 A three member Indian delegation led by Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi,  Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs visited South Africa to participate in the BRICS Culture track meeting hosted by South Africa in Mpumalanga on 20-21 July, 2023 during their ongoing Presidency of BRICS in 2023. The theme of the…

New Delhi, July 22 The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in association with the Public Relations Society of India, Delhi Chapter, successfully hosted an event titled “Artful Impact: From Canvas to Campaigns.” The event was designed to explore the compelling synergy between Public Relations and Art, showcasing the…

New Delhi, July 25 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports runs a Central Sector Scheme, namely, ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme since 2016, wherein one of the sub-components, namely, ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’, is dedicated to development of rural and indigenous/tribal games in the country. Under the ‘Promotion…

New Delhi, July 25   Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) is implementing National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) scheme across the country since Feb-2014. The scheme has been restructured/ realigned in July 2021 for implementation from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with the following two components and their respective objectives: (i) The Component ”A” of NPDD focuses on…

New Delhi, July 25 Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated Heli Summit 2023 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh today.   Scindia also launched RCS UDAN 5.2 and HeliSewa-App during the event. The 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in association with…