India Sees Registration of Over 16,500 New Companies in September
As many as 16,570 new companies were registered in the country in September, taking the total number of active companies to more than 14.14 lakh, according to official data.
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20 ITBP Troops Given Gallantry Medals for Stand-off with China in Eastern Ladakh
As a part of its primary responsibility to guard the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control, the central paramilitary is deployed shoulder to shoulder with the Army. According to a force spokesperson, eight servicemen were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) for their courageous conduct, precise preparation, and tactical understanding while defending the country in Galwan Nalla on June 15, last year.
Netherlands Keen to Have Naval Liaison Officer in India
Netherlands is interested in posting a Liaison Officer (LO) at the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) for Maritime Domain Awareness and information sharing, said Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Vice Adm. René Tas. He also stressed on the need for greater cooperation and interoperability between like-minded countries in tackling maritime threats.
India’s Biggest Aromatic Garden Developed at Lalkuan
India’s biggest aromatic garden boasting of 140 species has been developed at Lalkuan in Nainital district. The garden has been developed over an area of three acres by the research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department, Chief Conservator of Forest (research) Sanjeev Chaturvedi said.
Uzbekistan to Push Ahead with Joint Efforts with India to Promote Connectivity via Chabahar Port
India, Iran, Uzbekistan intend to hold the second meeting of a trilateral working group to discuss the joint use of Chabahar port
IAC Vikrant Heads Out for Second Sea Trials from Kochi
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant sailed out from Kochi for the second sea trials on Sunday. The aircraft sailed shift after the first maiden sea trials that were conducted in August this year. During the maiden sailing, the ship’s performance, including hull, main propulsion, Power Generation and Distribution (PGD) and auxiliary equipment were tested. The trials were reviewed by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.
India’s Comprehensive Investment in Medical Education: ₹17,691.08 Cr Invested in 157 New Approved Medical Colleges Since 2014
The Government of India has given a nod to as many as 157 new medical colleges in India since 2014 and has invested a total of ₹17,691.08 crore on these projects.
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) Visit To Sri Lanka
The 1st Training Squadron (comprising Indian Naval Ships Sujata, Magar, Shardul, Sudarshini, Tarangini and Coast Guard Ship Vikram) is on a four day visit to Sri Lanka from 24 – 28 Oct 21 as part of their Overseas Deployment for the 100th and 101st Integrated Officers Training Course. The deployment is aimed to broaden the horizons of young officers and officer-trainees by exposing them to the socio-political and maritime facets of different countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The deployment will also expose the trainees onboard towards the conduct of IN warships in various evolutions at sea, port familiarisation and above all, foster the bridges of friendship with foreign nations.
Route Survey of 760km Varanasi – Howrah Bullet Train Project Begins
The Government of India has planned a 760km new Bullet Train corridor to connect Varanasi with Howrah through a high speed bullet train service. A private agency appointed by Indian Railways has commenced route survey of the proposed high speed rail corridor in Giridih district of Jharkhand state to identify routes and villages that the project will affect.
Model to Accurately Assess Rainfall-Induced Damages in Road Networks
The approach, described in the journal Environmental Research Letters, uses satellite imageries, landslide and debris flow models, and flood prediction models to predict the geographical locations that have a high susceptibility of damages after heavy rainfall episodes. It also provides the occurrence time and magnitude of infrastructure disruptions as a consequence of landslides, debris flows, and floods, the researchers said. This hazard model can help authorities identify the ‘hotspots’ which should be reinforced and protected to solve highway-flooding issues and minimise the societal and economic disruptions, they said.