Day: December 5, 2024

NITI Aayog launches “Trade Watch Quarterly” in New Delhi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery released NITI Aayog’s latest publication analysing India’s trade statistics for the first quarter of the financial year 2024 (April to June), on 04th December 2024 in New Delhi in the august presence of  Members NITI Aayog namely Dr. V.K. Saraswat and Dr. Arvind Virmani; BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog and other senior officials. The trade watch publication offers a holistic snapshot of India’s trade position, combining global demand-supply perspectives, sectoral performance, and insights into emerging trade opportunities. During Q1 FY’24,…

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Promising materials identified for next generation electronic devices

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Scientists have identified the potential of Janus Sb2XSX’ monolayers as promising materials for next-generation spintronic devices and multifunctional electronic applications bringing potential solutions to pressing demands in energy-efficient electronics, flexible devices, and sensors. The rising demand for energy efficient materials with better electronic properties has triggered the growing need for advanced materials in spintronics and multifunctional electronics. 2D materials are crucial today due to their exceptional electronic, optical, and mechanical properties, which enable advancements in flexible electronics, energy storage, and nanotechnology. Their atomic thinness allows for highly efficient…

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IISF 2024: A Commitment to a Science-Led Future for India

Arijit Bose

Guwahati: The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) held at IIT Guwahati was started from November 30th and culminated on December 4th, 2024. The 4-day mega science festival featured 24 different events in which 7000 delegates and 45000 people including large number of students participated. While Moon Replica hogged the limelight and pulled the crowd. It’s a giant 10-metre high ‘real surface’ replica of #Moon erected at IIT Guwahati, showcasing India’s advancement in Space science. This year some new events were added. Sagarika – The Tale of Earth Sciences event…

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President Putin emphasizes Russia-India cooperation for growth of SMEs

Arijit Bose

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister  Narendra Modi’s “India-first” policy and the “Make in India” initiative at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum. President Putin acknowledged India’s efforts to foster a stable environment for growth, emphasising how these policies have contributed to India’s development. The “Make in India” initiative, aimed at boosting manufacturing and attracting foreign investment, has played a key role in strengthening India’s position in the global economy, he stressed. President Putin’s remarks underscored India’s economic progress under PM Modi’s leadership.  He lauded the Indian government…

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Job Creation remains an uphill battle

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The regional employment office in Lalbagh, Lucknow, hosted a job fair that highlighted a grim reality: educated yet unemployed youth struggling to make ends meet. The event drew a diverse crowd, from those with postgraduate degrees to individuals who had only completed basic education. The common thread? A relentless pursuit of employment in an increasingly challenging job market. Stories of Desperation and Determination Among the attendees was Kalpana Yadav (name changed), a 35-year-old postgraduate from Sarojininagar, who arrived with her two children. Kalpana shared her frustration, stating, “I’ve applied…

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Lucknow boy all set to explore outer space

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a resident of the capital Lucknow, has successfully completed the first phase of training at NASA in America. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) informed on its X handle  that the first phase of training for the joint mission Axiom-4 of ISRO and NASA has been completed. Lucknow-born Shubhanshu has been selected as the prime astronaut by ISRO to be sent to the joint International Space Station of India and America. India’s Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair is also with Shubhanshu in the mission. This…

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Unique gas heater to help beat the chill

Arijit Bose
District Magistrate Neha Sharma

Gonda: To protect people from cold, this time gas heaters will be lit at public places instead of bonfires.  District Magistrate Neha Sharma inaugurated the gas based heater at Gurunanak intersection. People will be able to avoid cold by standing near this heater. To provide relief to the poor as well as those who travel in the cold, an exercise has been started to install gas heaters at 27 public places in the district. This is being considered an important initiative for the purpose of environmental protection. The use of…

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CM Yogi touring Ayodhya as Ramayana Mela kickstarts

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be on Ayodhya tour. CM Yogi will inaugurate the four-day Ramayana Mela starting today in Ramnagari. This fair will be held from 5 to 8 December at Ramkatha Park located on the banks of Saryu, where a wonderful confluence of song, music and spirituality will be seen. CM’s program CM Yogi Adityanath will land at the helipad located near Ramkatha Park at 10:55 am today. At 11 o’clock he will inaugurate the Ramayana Mela. After this he will stay in Ayodhya for…

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New order for UP Roadways drivers, drive 400 km per day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: To stop the arbitrariness of roadways drivers, corporation officials have made the rules strict. Buses leaving from Mathura depot will now have to run 400 km, if the driver is negligent in this, he will be punished. 154 buses are being operated from the depot on different routes every day. Corporation officials said that the depot’s bus will now have to run at least 400 km on big routes and 270 km on small routes. Roadways Corporation has taken this decision to increase the income and improve the system.…

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SAI and Sports Department will operate Sigra Stadium

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: There will soon be an MoU between the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the UP Sports Department regarding the operation of Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, Varanasi. SAI officials have prepared a proposal and sent it to the Sports Department. The MoU will be signed soon. According to officials, swimming, basketball, table tennis and outdoor sports will be operated by the District Sports and Development Promotion Development Committee. The Sports Department will give two and a half crores to the committee every year. While the National Center…

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