Rupsi Airport in Dhubri, Assam Becomes Operational After 38 Years
The Rupsi Airport in Assam’s Dhubri district became operational after 38 years on Saturday with the landing of the inaugural Flybig flight at the airport from Guwahati Airport.
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India Touches 100 GW Solar Goal
The installed solar power generation capacity added with projects under auction and installation in India has crossed 100GW, the Ministry of Power said on Thursday.
India Topped 2020 Vehicle Imports into South Africa Despite Covid-19 Impact
India was the top country of origin for vehicle imports into South Africa despite the lengthy Covid lockdowns and overall declines in vehicle sales in 2020, according to the latest 2021 auto report
49% Increase in Wheat Procurement for Ongoing RMS 2021-22 in Comparison to Corresponding Period of Last Year
Procurement of Wheat in ongoing RMS2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar at MSP, as was done in previous seasons, and till now (upto 06.05.2021) a quantity of over 323.67 LMT of Wheat has been procured against the last year corresponding purchase of 216.01 LMT. About32.21Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 63,924.56Crore.
Incap Invests in a Third Factory In India
Incap’s Tumkur factories are located near Bangalore in India and they specialise in the manufacturing of electronics and box-build products. The focus is on industrial customers such as automation, power generation and telecom companies. The factories serve customers all over the world and employ approximately 1,400 people.
Israel-Based Firm Produces Solar Technology in India for UAE
The Israeli embassy on Thursday said a partnership has been initiated by the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) through which an Israel-based company is producing an innovative robotic solar technology in India for a landmark project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
India’s First Plastic Credit Certificate Trading Platform Ecoex Completes Online Transaction of 5000 MTs of Plastic Waste
Through Ecoex, Mr. Nimit aims to contribute to the circular economy. Plastic credit certificates are issued by Ecoex, allowing plastic manufacturers and brand owners to communicate with a pool of plastic waste processors and recyclers across India, thus strengthening the plastic waste management value chain.
India Predicts Another Agricultural Expansion
India has forecast an expansion of agriculture despite a massive surge in Covid-19 numbers, as farmers are projected to raise output to record levels in the oncoming kharif or summer-sown season, following a pandemic-defying performance in 2020.
India Begins Exports of Organic Millets Grown in Himalayas to Denmark
APEDA, in collaboration with Uttarakhand Agriculture Produce Marketing Board (UKAPMB) & Just Organik, an exporter, has sourced & processed ragi (finger millet), and jhingora(barnyard millet) from farmers in Uttarakhand for exports, which meets the organic certification standards of the European Union.
Nepal Inaugurates Hydro Power Plant Rebuilt With Indian Assistance
“Newly rehabilitated Small Hydro Power Plant at Chandannath Municipality in Jumla District, built with Government of India’s financial assistance of NRs 26.39 million, was virtually inaugurated by Karun Bansal, First Secretary (DP&R) of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu; District Coordination Committee, Jumla and Nepal Electricity Authority, Jumla,” the release from the Indian Embassy stated.