Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno Palpur to be India’s First Cheetah Sanctuary
Kuno National Park is “ready” for immediate reintroduction, with the least investment needed. It was also chosen for the Gir lion translocation earlier.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India, Oman Review Ties, Vow to Step Up Trade and Investment
India and Oman on January 14 reviewed the entire spectrum of their relationship and vowed to regain momentum in trade and investment linkages once normalcy returns after COVID-19.
Shri Amit Shah Inaugurated ‘Single Window Clearance System Web Portal’ in Coal Mining Sector
The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Single Window Clearance System Web Portal’ in the Coal Mining sector in New Delhi on Monday. Shri Amit Shah also handed over the Charter of letters to successful bidders of the country’s first Commercial Coal Mining Auction.Union Minister of Coal & Mining and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi and senior officers were also present in the programme.
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF)is Gaining Popularity Among Start-Ups and Young Entrepreneurs
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF), which is the first and the only dedicated Venture Fund for the North Eastern Region and was introduced by the Modi government, is gaining popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs. The Venture Fund Scheme launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) intended to promote growth of business ventures and skill development in the region.
Best Managed Protected Areas in the Country to be Ranked and Awarded Every Year
Speaking at the event Shri Javadekar said that what other countries could not achieve, India has achieved and today has a thriving biodiversity. “70% of the global tiger population, 70% of asiatic lions and more than 60% of leopards population in India is a certificate of India’s thriving biodiversity ,as these big cats sit at the top of food chain and their growing numbers shows the well being of the whole ecosystem.”, said the Environment Minister.
LiDAR (Aerial Ground) Survey for Delhi – Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor Begins
The LiDAR survey for Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor started on Sunday, 10th January from Greater NOIDA where a Helicopter fitted with state of art Aerial LiDAR and Imagery sensors took the first flight and captured the data related to ground survey.
Now Indians Abroad can Renew International Driving Permit Online
The applicants will be required to pay Rs 2,000 as fee for this renewal of IPD. They need to submit the proof of valid driving licence, three copies of passport photographs, valid proof of nationality and proof of valid passport. They will also need to give the address at which the renewed IDP can be delivered where the person is staying.
Additional Coastal Radar Stations to be Completed by November 2021
“Post implementation of Phase-I and Phase-II of the chain of Static Sensors, the Indian coastline will be under the surveillance of 104 radar stations being one of the largest of such network,” the Defence Ministry said in its annual report. The contract with BEL was concluded on January 15, 2020 with a cost of ₹1,814.32 crore.
Government Moots “One Nation, One Subscription” Policy
The draft of the 5th National Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) has been finalized. The draft policy seeks to make scholarly research papers and literature accessible for free to everyone in the country.
Suriname President Santokhi Proposes ‘Visa-Free Travel’ between Suriname and India
In an address in Bhojpuri dialect, Surimane’s President said, “Suriname is prepared to take first step in doing so by ending visa permits for India visitors.”