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Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 on Dec 9-10 in Jaipur

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The Rajasthan government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, will organise the Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 on 9-10 December in Jaipur. The First Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will also be organized on 10th December during the two-day conclave. The Partnership Conclave, being organised as a follow-up event of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held last year, will serve as a platform to promote strategic industrial alliances and partnerships across sectors. Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 It will also cement Rajasthan's partnerships with key international and multilateral organisations. The socio-economic impact of the investment proposals that were signed during the investment summit held last year, will also be showcased. ...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor

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In a significant step towards further enhancing seamless mobility and commuter convenience, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber to facilitate app-based last-mile connectivity services across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor Under this partnership, Uber’s mobility services, including cabs, autos, and two-wheelers, will be available across all operational Namo Bharat stations from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South. As the additional sections on the corridor gets commissioned, these services will extend to all 25 stations. For the convenience of the commuters, dedicated pickup/drop off points have been...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur

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Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, organised a Mega Camp at Amhat village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on 23rd August 2025. The camp was held as part of the nationwide Saturation Campaign launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur The campaign, which runs from July 1 to September 30, 2025, aims to ensure 100 per cent coverage under financial inclusion and social security schemes at the Gram Panchayat (GP) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) level. As the convenor of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) in Uttar Pradesh, Bank of Baroda played a key role in organizing the event.

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India showcases Herbal GMP Leadership at WHO-SEARO Regional Workshop in Mumbai

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The four-day Regional Workshop on WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Herbal Medicines, jointly organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization – South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO), concluded on August 22 at RRAP-Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Mumbai. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, along with leading Indian experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for training and knowledge exchange to strengthen global herbal drug quality standards. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, T...

Aug222025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Indian Railways to run record 380 Ganpati Special train trips

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Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025, the highest ever, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the festive season. Ganpati Puja will be celebrated from 27th August to 6th September 2025. To meet the anticipated festive rush, Ganpati Special trains have been running from 11th August 2025, with services being progressively increased as the festival approaches. In 2023, a total of 305 Ganpati Special train trips were operated, while in 2024 the number increased to 358. Indian Railways Central Railway will operate the highest number of 296 services, addressing the heavy festive travel demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan region.Western Railway will operate 56 Ganpati Special trips, Konkan Railway (KRCL) 6 trips, a...

Aug222025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses ‘Karmchari Sankalp Sammelan’ in Delhi

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A grand ‘Karmchari Sankalp Sammelan’ (Employee Resolution Conference) was organised in New Delhi on August 21 in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addressing the gathering, Chouhan said every day and every moment is important in our lives, and everyone must contribute to improving the lives of people. “Our duty is nation building, and working with team spirit will strengthen the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” the Minister said. He suggested that from next year onwards, the conference be renamed as ‘Karmayogi Sankalp Sammelan’. He emphasized that every employee and officer plays a vital role, and deserves r...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NICDC will support Haryana govt in developing IMC at Hisar

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The Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) initiative achieved an important milestone on Wednesday with the signing of the State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) between the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), Government of Haryana and Haryana Airports Development Corporation (HADC). Under this partnership, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will support the Government of Haryana in developing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Hisar. It is one of the 20 projects currently being developed by NICDC in collaboration with state governments across India. These agreements reflect the Government of India’s strong commitment to support industrial growth and create world-class infrast...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NCERT signs MoU with UEducate to transform national curriculum into interactive digital books

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a MoU with UEducate Global Private Limited to digitize its entire curriculum through the innovative KATBOOK format. The agreement, signed at NCERT’s headquarters in New Delhi, marks a transformational moment in making learning more inclusive, accessible, and technology-driven, in line with the vision of NEP 2020 and the Digital India Mission. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sarath Kakumanu, Founder and Managing Director, UEducate Global, said “This MOU marks a defining moment in our journey to reimagine Indian education. We are truly honoured to partner with NCERT in shaping the future of our classrooms. With KATBOOK, we will empower teachers, inspire students, and make learning more interactive, inclusive, m...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Rare diseases estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians: Dr Vinod K Paul

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Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on Wednesday said that rare diseases are estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians, making them both a health and societal challenge. He emphasized that with only a fraction of the 7,000 rare diseases having approved therapies, indigenous manufacturing, stronger registries, and multi‑ministerial coordination must be prioritized. Addressing the National conference on ‘Rare Diseases’, organized by FICCI, jointly with NITI Aayog and the Indian Medical Parliamentarians’ Forum (IMPF), Dr Paul underlined that collective resolve must ensure faster diagnosis, equitable treatment, and an improved quality of life. Reference was made to the efforts undertaken since 2023, wherein it was shared that NITI Aayog, experts, and regula...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living

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Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL), Asia’s leading provider of circular economy solutions, on August 19, 2025, announced the launch of two impactful sustainability initiatives this festive season. These include the 18th edition of its award-winning Green Ganesha campaign (#ReBIGGreenGanesha), in collaboration with 92.7 BIG FM, and the introduction of its smart, app-based waste collection platform, Aakri - Powered by Re Sustainability. Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living The twin initiatives were launched at My Home Bhooja, in the presence of residents who actively participated in the celebrations. Together, these initiatives aim to strengthen the circular economy and inspire eco-conscious respons...