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May 2018

Oct 01, 2024

Indra Sena Reddy Nallu Takes Oath as Governor of Mizoram

Indra Sena Reddy Nallu took oath as the Governor of Mizoram.
Gauhati High Court judge Justice Nelson Sailo administered the oath of office to Nallu at the Raj Bhavan.
Nallu who is the Governor of Tripura will be the holding additional charge of Mizoram during the absence of the incumbent Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, who is on leave due to health issues.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Lalduhoma and his cabinet colleagues, Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama, Lok Sabha MP Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and other senior officials.

Maharashtra Declares Desi Cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata'

The Maharashtra government declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata' in recognition of their historical and nutritional importance ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections. This decision reflects the state's commitment to preserving the significance of desi cows, a practice rooted in the Vedic period.
The notification, issued by the state Agriculture, Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Department, highlights the role of indigenous cows in human nutrition, specifically the benefits of their milk. The importance of desi cow milk in ayurvedic and panchgavya treatments has been recognised for centuries.

Sep 30, 2024

Shreyams Kumar is New INS President

M. V. Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi was elected President of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS), an apex body of publishers of newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the country. He will succeed Rakesh Sharma of Aaj Samaj.
Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg was elected the Deputy President and Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat the Vice President.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates 5G Open RAN testing Lab at CDoT, Bangalore

Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia visited Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Bengaluru Campus and inaugurated the 5G O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) Testing lab.
The Lab will facilitate development of a complete Indian end to end 5G ecosystem in the areas of core, access, transport, cloud, orchestration and security.
The Minister lauded C-DOT's collaborative research initiatives including BharatRAN-1 and BharatRAN-2 for the development of O-RAN compliant disaggregated 5G RAN solution capable of operation in the FR1 (Frequency Range) and FR2 bands for public & private 5G networks.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Becomes Deputy Chief Minister

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, was elevated to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The decision came along with a cabinet reshuffle, which saw Stalin expanding his cabinet by appointing Govi Chezhiaan as the fourth Dalit minister with the Higher Education portfolio.
This decision, announced by Raj Bhavan, marks an important moment in the ongoing leadership consolidation within the ruling DMK.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, solidifying Udhayanidhi's growing influence within the party and the government.

Sep 29, 2024

24 Parliamentary Standing Panels Formed: BJP to Lead 11, Allies 4, Opposition 9

Eleven of the 24 Parliamentary Standing Committees announced will be chaired by the BJP, nine by the Opposition parties, and four by the NDA allies. The Congress has been granted Chairs of four committees, while two each have gone to DMK and TMC, and one to the Samajwadi Party. NDA allies — JD(U), TDP, NCP and Shiv Sena — have been given a Chair each.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been made a member of the Committee on Defence.

Mankidia Community Becomes 6th PVTG to Get Habitat Rights over Forests in Odisha

The Mankidia community became the 6th particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha. The Mankidia are a semi-nomadic community known for their traditional skill of rope making, trapping and eating monkeys.
The Mankidia community is an Austro-Asiatic community that ekes out a living mainly from the forests.
They constitute a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe.
They have been identified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha.
They are primarily a food gathering and hunting community.
They are one of the most little-known forest dwelling and wandering communities of the state as well as the country.

Sep 28, 2024

Mountaineers Scale Unclimbed Peak in Arunachal Pradesh, Name it after Sixth Dalai Lama

A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled an unnamed and unclimbed 20,942 ft high peak in Arunachal Pradesh and decided to name the summit after the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso, who was born in 1682 in the region of Mon Tawang.
Naming the peak after the 6th Dalai Lama is a tribute to his timeless wisdom and his profound contributions to the Monpa community and beyond.
The peak, at a height of 6,383 meters above sea level in the Gorichen range of Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas in Tawang-West Kameng region, was considered one of the most technically challenging and unexplored summits in the region.

Delhi Government Increases Minimum Wages for Workers

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced a significant increase in the minimum wages for workers in the capital, effective October 1. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs. 18,066, semi-skilled workers Rs. 19,929, and skilled workers Rs. 21,917 per month. Atishi emphasised that under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, Delhi boasts the highest minimum wages in the country, a historic step aimed at preventing the exploitation of the poor. She criticised the BJP for opposing wage increases and accused BJP-ruled states of offering wages that are often half of those in Delhi, highlighting the government's commitment to accountability and integrity in serving its citizens.

Sep 27, 2024

Vice President of India Inaugurates 83rd Foundation Day Celebrations of Council of Scientific and...

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed the importance of producing substantial results in research and development (R&D), underscoring that contributions must go beyond mere cosmetic efforts. Addressing the 83rd CSIR Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The Vice President of India, Dhankhar also termed CSIR as "Catalyst for Scientifically Imaginative Rashtra". He appealed for the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that investments in human resources and institutions are directed towards authentic and impactful research.
A book titled "Innovation Trailblazers: The leadership legacies of CSIR" was released at the 83rd Foundation Day. The winners of CSIR Energy saving campaign, were felicitated in which CSIR-CGRI secured first prize, CSIR-CECRI secured second prize while CSIR-CSMCRI secured third prize.

Kolkata's Famous Trams Face Discontinuation after 150 Years

Kolkata, the last Indian city to operate trams, is set to bid farewell to its 150-year-old tram service as the West Bengal government has decided to discontinue most of its routes. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty announced the decision, citing increasing traffic congestion in the city as a primary reason. However, the historic stretch between Maidan and Esplanade will continue to operate, preserving a part of the city's cultural heritage.
This decision, however, did not sit well with the locals. Many residents and tram enthusiasts are disappointed with this decision because they view the trams as a significant part of Kolkata's history and identity.
The decision to discontinue the tram service has sparked protests among locals. They are of the opinion that the trams are not just a mode of transportation, they are also a symbol of the city's rich cultural legacy. Losing this would mean losing a very big part of the city's heritage.

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