Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, 14.7% protein wheat vari...
MACS 4028, a semi-dwarf variety, has shown the superior and stable yielding ability
It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite
Delhi, 25 MAR 2020
Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India...
Glaciers in Sikkim are losing mass faster than other parts of the Hima...
Delhi, 25 MAR 2020
Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun an autonomous research institute for the study of Geology of the Himalaya under the Department of Science and Technology, have found that glaciers in Sikkim are melting at a higher magnitude as compared to other Himalayan regions.
The study published in Sci...
ARCI develops technology to improve fuel efficiency of internal combus...
Delhi, 25 MAR 2020
International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed ultrafast laser surface texturing technology, which can improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines.
Laser surface micro-texturing, which offe...
IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software ...
Dr. Dutta’s research group in IIT Bombay is a collaboration of chemists, computer scientists, and engineers
Delhi, 25 MAR 2020
Recipient of the INSPIRE Faculty Award instituted by Department of Science & Technology, Dr. Achintya Kumar Dutta from IIT Bombay along with his research group is working to develop new methods for quantum chemistry a...
Mass promotion for all students for Standard 1 to 11 in Gujarat
Chief Minister’s Secretary Ashwini Kumar and Food & Civil Supplies Secretary Mohd Shahid informed that there are 64 vegetable markets at present working in the state.
They said that about 55 lakh litres of liquid milk is sold daily in the state. There are 1,600 Amul parlour alone in the state, including 1,000 in the four major cities of Ahme...
Defence export of the country
Delhi, 23 MAR 2020
Various reforms, steps have been taken to enhance Defence exports. These reforms have provided a big boost to defence exports in the recent times. The authorisation for defence exports in the country have grown seven folds in the last two years. The steps taken to promote defence exports are as follows:-
Special Chemicals, Or...
Treatment of persons with disabilities should be given priority
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
The Department of Disabilities under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment has asked state governments to make available information related to COVID 19 in accessible formats for persons with that disabilities. In a communication sent to states , it is stated that the Central Government has enacted the Rights of Persons wi...
Mandaviya reviews Major Ports to deal with COVID-19 outbreak
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
In connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed situation at all major ports regarding cargo handling, SOP, payment to casual labourers, etc., through video conferencing, with all the Chairpersons of ports and Director General, Shipping in this pandemic situati...
Indian Railways is working 24/7 for the supply of essential commoditie...
Operation of freight trains is continuing while passenger train services are suspended in wake of corona virus (COVID-19)
Commodities like Food grains, Salt, Sugar, milk, edible oil, onions, fruits & vegetables, Petroleum products, Coal, Fertilizers etc. are being loaded at Railway terminals
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Due to the pandemic of corona...
Crude oil production lower than target
Monthly Production Report for February,2020
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Crude oil production during February,2020 was 2399.51 TMT which is 16.99% lower than target and 6.41% lower when compared with February 2019. Cumulative crude oil production during April-February, 2019-20 was 29471.85 TMT which is 7.63% and 5.99% lower than target for the period and...
supplies of essential products to the people are not disrupted
Dharmendra Pradhan conducts video conference with CMDs of PSUs of Steel and Petroleum companies;
Reviews essential supplies and precautionary measures
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &, Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today conducted a video conference with CMDs of all PSUs of Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas...
Labour Ministry Issues Advisory to all States/UTs to use Cess fund for...
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
In the backdrop of outbreak of COVID-19,numerous measures are being taken by the Government to give relief to workers.To support unorganized construction workers who sustain their livelihood on daily wages, an advisory has been issued today by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State, I/C, Labour and Employment to all...
Dr Harsh Vardhan visits NCDC Control Room, Lab and Testing Facilities
Emphasized on sturdy community surveillance and contact tracing
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare visited National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Control Room and the Testing Laboratories, and reviewed the current status with Dr S K Singh, Director (NCDC) and senior officials, here today. He al...
Finance Minister announces several relief measures of COVID-19 outbrea...
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Niramla Sitharaman today announced several important relief measures taken by the Government of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak, especially on statutory and regulatory compliance matters related to several sectors. While addressing the press conference through video co...
ECI Defers Rajaya Sabha Poll in View of COVID-19; Fresh Date to be Ann...
Delhi 24 MAR 2020
On 25.02.2020, Election Commission of India announced elections to the Council of States to fill 55 seats of Members from 17 States, retiring in the month of April,2020, which were notified vide Notification No. 318/CS-Multi/2020(1) dated 06.03.2020. After the last date of withdrawal on 18.03.2020, respective Returning Officers d...