Government to Set up Neutrino Observatory in the Country
The neutrino detector will be a magnetized iron calorimeter, which will be the heaviest one made by any country. The site identified is in Bodi West Hills, in Theni district, Tamil Nadu.
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World’s Largest Radio Telescope, SKA, to Have Indian IT Co Control Systems
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) programme, an international initiative building the world’s largest radio telescope will have control systems designed and built by an Indian IT multinational firm — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) — while multiple Indian scientific institutions are also contributing to the project.
AAI to Launch Greenfield Airport in Arunachal Pradesh’s Hollongi
The Airports Authority of India is set to inaugurate a Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh’s Hollongi, the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region informed on Saturday.
Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant Unit-3 to be Commissioned by November 2020
The commissioning and operationalisation of its twin unit, KAPP-4, is expected a year later after the first unit.The Unit-3 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant (KAPP) in Gujarat is expected to be commissioned and operationalised by November 2020.
BSNL 4G Network Should Be ‘Made in India’: DoT
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that it doesn’t want foreign companies manufacturing the 4G equipment and network for BSNL. The last 4G tender of BSNL got cancelled because of the border tensions between India and China. Now DoT is recommending that BSNL’s 4G network should be built by local companies.
94 Per cent MSMEs Relied on IT Infrastructure During the Lockdown to Stay Afloat
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven digital transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, as these businesses are now adopting technology for business continuity and growth.
India to Ask Foreign Firms to Source More Local Materials for Government Projects
India will demand foreign firms use more locally produced materials when working on government-run projects, a government order said late on Friday.
India Supplies Engines, Coaches as Nepal Begins First Broad-Gauge Railway Service Trials
Nepal on Friday started the trial of its first broad-gauge railway service after procuring railway engines, coaches from India.
BHEL to Establish High Temperature Turbine Rotor Test Rig for Thermal Power Plants
India may soon manufacture its own super alloy steam turbine rotors for efficient coal based thermal power plants – thanks to a facility being set up by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to assess Low Cycle Fatigue effects in rotors required for such power plants.
Parliament Passes The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill
Parliament today passed two bills aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ incomes. The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 which were passed by Lok Sabha on 17th September 2020, were passed by the Rajya Sabha also today.