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Centre for Trade and Investment Law Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

New Delhi, August 6, 2024: The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, celebrated its seventh anniversary at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event featured the release of the Special Issue of the Global Trade and Customs Journal (GTCJ) and the Seventh Anniversary Magazine on “India’s…

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Indian Bureau of Mines to Honor 5-Star Rated Mines at Grand Felicitation Ceremony

New Delhi, August 6, 2024: The Indian Bureau of Mines, a subordinate office of the Ministry of Mines, is set to host a prestigious event recognizing the performance of 5-star rated mines nationwide for the year 2022-23. The Felicitation Ceremony will take place in New Delhi on August 7, 2024, and will be attended by…

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SIT Files Chargesheet in Karnataka KMVSTDC Scam, Seizes Rs 49 Crore in Assets

Bengaluru, August 6, 2024: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a preliminary chargesheet naming 12 accused and detailing the seizure of Rs 49 crore in assets in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation (KMVSTDC) scam, an official said on Tuesday. The chargesheet does not name former minister B Nagendra, who was arrested…

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Rescue teams have evacuated 1,400 people to safety from the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, more than 1,400 people stranded on the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath were evacuated to safety yesterday after air rescue operations gained momentum with the weather clearing in the Kedar Valley. Indian Air Force’s Chinook and MI17 helicopters aided in the evacuation of pilgrims, supplementing the efforts of smaller helicopters. While 136 pilgrims…

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IITM Research Park Unveils India’s First Large-Scale 1MWh Lithium-Ion Battery Storage System

Chennai, August 5, 2024: The IIT Madras Research Park marked a significant milestone on Monday with the launch of India’s first large-scale 1MWh lithium-ion battery storage system. The event was graced by Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico. This innovative technology, developed by the Center for Excellence in Energy and Telecommunications (CEET), is part…

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UP Government to Train 30,000 Youths as Surya Mitras for Solar Panel Installation

Lucknow, August 5, 2024: In a significant push towards renewable energy, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to train over 30,000 youths as Surya Mitras under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of solar panels in every household. Official sources revealed that 3,000 youths have already completed their training. The…

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Odisha Vigilance Uncovers Massive Assets of Additional Chief Engineer

Bhubaneswar, August 5, 2024: Odisha Vigilance officials have uncovered a significant amount of property and assets linked to P.K. Rath, Additional Chief Engineer at the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC). The raids, conducted on Monday, followed allegations of disproportionate asset acquisition by Rath, who is stationed at the Chief Construction Engineer, R & B…

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Mumbai to Launch ₹504 Crore Waste-to-Energy Project by 2025

New Delhi, August 5, 2024: India generated 1,70,339 tons of municipal solid waste daily in 2021-2022, according to a report submitted by 36 States and UTs to the Central Pollution Control Board. Out of this, 1,56,449 tons were collected, 91,511 tons processed or treated, and 41,455 tons landfilled. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…

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Maharashtra: The number of Zika virus cases has risen in Pune, with five pregnant women and two other individuals testing…

In Maharashtra, the number of Zika virus cases in Pune is steadily rising, with five pregnant women and two other individuals testing positive yesterday, bringing the total number of cases in the district to 72. Of these, Pune city alone has reported 65 cases. Among the new infections are five pregnant women, an 18-year-old youth,…

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IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, and Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall today for Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Over the next two days, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, West Rajasthan, and East Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the IMD has predicted isolated to scattered rainfall throughout the week in…

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