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Aug152024 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

78th I-Day celebrated with great enthusiasm at KVIC headquarters in Mumbai

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) presided over the flag hoisting ceremony at Central Office, Vile Parle, Mumbai on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. On this occasion, officers and employees of KVIC Mumbai organised a Tiranga Yatra under the leadership of Chairman KVIC. Chairman KVIC also inaugurated the recently renovated ' Mahatma Hall ' in the premises. On this occasion, prize distribution programmes were also organised along with cultural programmes. (Image Source: Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises) Addressing the flag hoisting ceremony, Chairman KVIC Manoj Kumar extended greetings on 78th Independence Day to all the officers and employees present in the premises as well as Khadi workers, s...

Aug142024 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Sandeep Poundrik takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Steel

Breaking News, Business, Education, National

Sandeep Poundrik on August 13 assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Steel, at Udyog Bhawan. He is a 1993-batch IAS officer from Bihar cadre. Upon his assumption of charge, he was welcomed by senior officers of the Ministry. Poundrik was holding the charge of Additional Chief Secretary in the Industries Department and also held additional charges of several other positions in the Bihar government. (Image Source: Ministry of Steel) He had previously served as Advisor in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs and as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. After assuming the charge, he took a meeting with senior officers of the Ministry to review the progress of steel sector in the country.

Aug92024 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Student Thesis Competition on ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers’ held in Mumbai

Breaking News, Education, National

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), in collaboration with the National Institute for Urban Affairs (NIUA), successfully concluded the 4th Season finale of the Student Thesis Competition (STC) on ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers’. The 4th Season of STC was co-hosted at the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Mumbai, on 6th - 7th August, 2024. The discussions and deliberations during the STC Finale provided valuable opportunities for co-learning. Participants gained a deeper sensitivity toward river management in both personal and professional contexts. (Image Source: Ministry of Jal Shakti) Since its inception in 2019, the STC was introduced as a national-level thesis competition with a vision to explore innovative solutions for re-imagining the out...

Aug92024 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to be celebrated from August 9-15

Breaking News, National

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has announced that the third edition of the "Har Ghar Tiranga" (HGT) campaign will be celebrated from 9th to 15th August, 2024 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on August 8, the Minister said that the initiative aims to instill spirit of patriotism and national pride among citizens by encouraging every Indian to hoist the national flag, the Tiranga. (Image Source: Ministry of Culture) The Minister urged the citizens to hoist the Tiranga at their homes and click a selfie with the flag and upload it on harghartiranga.com

Jul212024 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Sonowal takes stock of counter measures against Artificial Flood in Dibrugarh

Breaking News, Education, Health, Politics

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Naliapool area of Dibrugarh City to inspect the drainage & sewerage system on July 20. Sonowal, who is also the Lok Sabha MP for Dibrugarh LSC, called upon the experts and authorities to hedge all efforts, resources and knowledge to chalk out a sustainable and pragmatic solution to the ill designed drainage system - a system that will prevent artificial floods to affect the city life. (Image Source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) Sonowal also called up the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma in this regard. He further stressed that IIT, Guwahati will be studying the causes of artificial floods in the city based on which a masterplan will be prepared. The government will...

Oct312023 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Urban Vault plans to enter markets in Delhi, Hyderabad & Pune in coming year

Breaking News, Business

Urban Vault, one of the leading managed office space providers in India, has announced the addition of 10,000 desks across major micro-markets of Bengaluru as part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio to meet rising demand for flexible workspace. Founded in 2018, Urban Vault currently has 15,000 desks across 40 centres in Bengaluru. The total area under its portfolio is 10 lakh square feet. With this latest addition, Urban Vault's total inventory of managed co-working seats in Bengaluru will surge to an impressive 25,000. "There is a huge demand for managed flex spaces from corporates of all sizes. We are expanding our portfolio in a big way. We are adding 10,000 seats across prime locations in Bengaluru," Urban Vault Co-founder and CEO Amal Mishra said. The company w...

Oct242023 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Eye-Q introduces cutting-edge I-LASIK Machine at its Vision Plus Centre, Vadodara

Business, Health

Eye-Q, the leading hospital eye care chain, has installed cutting-edge I-LASIK Machine at its Vision Plus Centre, Vadodara. The inauguration event, held on October 19, marks a significant milestone for Eye-Q, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the vision and lives of youngsters across India. Eye-Q’s Vadodara facility is poised to redefine the eye care landscape by delivering advanced I-LASIK treatment to youngsters and enabling them to achieve their dreams. Eye-Q’s target demographic includes individuals aged 18-35 who aspire to break free from the confines of eyeglasses. The I-LASIK Machine offers a comprehensive solution, encompassing a broad spectrum of visual impairments, including mild to severe nearsightedness with or without astigmatism, farsight...

Oct242023 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

CSIR-NIScPR & KAMP conducts knowledge sharing session for students on millets

Education

KAMP in association with CSIR-NIScPR conducted another knowledge sharing session for students to commemorate the International Year of Millets. This special event was held in recognition of India's successful proposal to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the observance of 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The session aimed to educate students about the significance of millets in agriculture, nutrition, and sustainable development. (Image Source: Ministry of Science & Technology) The session was hosted by Aniket Arora (Outreach Coordinator, KAMP), where he welcomed Dr. Charu Lata, Principal Scientist at the CSIR's National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, to address more than 500 students from classes 5th to 12th from all over I...

Oct172023 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India Takes the Stage at the International Plant-Based Foods Summit in Brussels

Breaking News

The global plant-based foods industry united on October 12th & 13th, in Brussels, Belgium, to address the pressing challenges faced by the sector at the 2nd edition of the International Plant-Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) Summit. Under the theme "The Role of Plant Foods in Transitioning to a Sustainable Food System," Leaders from around the world convened to explore innovative strategies, shared insights, and discussed the industry's path forward. The IPBFWG, a coalition of international plant-based trade associations representing several countries – Sanjay Sethi from Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA), Rachel Dreskin from Plant Based Foods Association (USA), Siska Pottie from European Plant Based Food Alliance; Michela Bisonni from European Plan...

Oct92023 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

DS Group To Infuse Over Rs 500 Cr to expand its current Hospitality portfolio

Business

Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate, is set to significantly expand its presence in the hospitality sector with a cumulative investment of over INR 500 crores in the six properties it currently owns. With this investment, the DS Group is poised to achieve a CAGR of 15% in the hospitality segment over the next 2-3 years which is higher than the industry. As part of its expansion plan, DS Group aims to acquire three new properties over the next three years to make it a total of nine premium properties across the country. The three new properties will be in India's North and Eastern regions. Upon completing this expansion plan, DS Group aims to have a total of 1500 keys across its hospitality properties thus, reinforcing i...