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‘Bharat Parv 2020’ begins in New Delhi to celebrate spirit of India

January 26, 2020

Bharat Parv 2020, a festival to celebrate the spirit of India has begun at Red Fort ground in New Delhi. It will continue till 31st of this month. The theme of this year’s Bharat Parv is ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat‘ and Celebrating 150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi.

The objective of Bharat Parv is to encourage people to visit different tourism places of the country and to inculcate the spirit of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. Bharat Parv has many attractions for public including display of Tableaux of the Republic Day parade, performance by armed forces bands and cultural Performances from different regions of the country.

More than 50 food stalls, 79 handicrafts stalls and 27 theme pavilions have been setup. The festival will remain open  for  public from 12 Noon to 10 PM till 31st of this month. The entry to the event for the public  is free, however, they have to carry identity card for the entry.

‘Women with Wheels’ launched at Indira Gandhi International Airport

January 24, 2020

A unique taxi service ‘Women with wheels‘ which will be only available for the female commuters and will be driven by women drivers only, has been launched at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. It is an initiative by ‘Sakha cabs‘.

All the women drivers have been trained by Azad foundation in driving, self-defence, personality development and English speaking for eight months. 30 to 40 rides are being given by them on a daily basis.

Global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam” inaugurated in New Delhi

January 23, 2020

The Union Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam“. It will be be held from 21 January to 20 March 2020 at National Science Centre, New Delhi.

The exhibition is jointly organized by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, GoI and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) under the ageis of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

The exhibition aims to highlight the value and impact of fundamental research to a broad cross-section of the audience including students, academician, and industry. The exhibition also aims to further strengthen India’s participation in mega-science Projects.

New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020

January 22, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind distributed the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2020 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi to recognize the exceptional achievements of children in various fields like innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts and culture, sports and bravery. The prestigious award was given to 49 children between the age group of 5-18 years at a ceremony.

Ishan Sharma who saved a Russian tourist from two robbers, Omkar Singh who holds the world record for the youngest theoretical author and youngest pianist in India Gauri Mishra were among those who were given the Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020 by President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday.

Greenpeace report: Jharia most polluted city, Delhi reduces air pollution

January 22, 2020

According to a Greenpeace India report – Jharia, the coal-belching town in Jharkhand continues to be the most polluted city in India, while Delhi has made marginal improvement in reducing its air pollution level.

Jharkhand’s Dhanbad, known for its rich coal reserves and industries, is the 2nd-most polluted city in India while Delhi is the 10th-most polluted city in India

Six of the top-10 polluted cities are in Uttar Pradesh — Noida, Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Allahabad, Moradabad and Firozabad. Mizoram’s Lunglei is the least polluted city in the country.

14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards held in New Delhi

January 22, 2020

President, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The awardees were selected by a jury constituted of members including Tom Goldstein (Professor and Dean, Jindal School of Journalism & Communication, O P Jindal Global University), S Y Quraishi (Former Chief Election Commissioner), Pamela Philipose (journalist and Senior Fellow at the Indian Council of Social Science Research) and Justice B N Srikrishna (Former Supreme Court judge).

The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award was instituted in 2016. It honours those journalists from print, broadcast and digital media who have maintained the highest standards of their profession and, despite immense challenges, produced work that sustains public trust in the media and impacts the lives of people. The awards are meant to felicitate those who hold their pen for truth.

New Delhi: CM releases ‘Guarantee card’ ahead of Assembly Polls

January 19, 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday released a “guarantee card” listing 10 promises, including free bus rides for students and deployment of ‘mohalla marshals’ for women’s safety, that his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fulfil if it is re-elected in Delhi.

The card, “10 guarantees of Kejriwal“, also promises to continue the scheme for free electricity up to 200 units, free health facilities, to plant two crore saplings, clean Yamuna river and reduce pollution in Delhi over the next five years.

He will launch a comprehensive manifesto in 7-10 days which will have more things specifically for students, teachers, among others. The “guarantee card” also promises more than 11,000 buses and to increase the length of the Delhi Metro network to over 500 km.

New Delhi: President launches Pulse Polio Programme for 2020

January 18, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday launched the Pulse Polio program by administering polio drops to children below five years at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The Pulse Polio programme will be held across the country on Sunday.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda was also present on the occasion. The president has appealed all the parents to administer the pulse polio drop to their children to keep them safe from the disease.

Polio booths have been set up across all states which will remain open from 9 am to 4 pm. The programme is a part of immunization drive of the Central Government to sustain polio eradication from the country.

Nityanand Rai inaugurates Conference on Census 2021 in New Dekhi

January 18, 2020

A Conference of the Chief Secretaries and Administrator State and Union Territories on Census 2021 and updating of National Population Register, NPR was held in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai. He also inaugurated the Official Mascot for Census 2021.

The data collected in the Census helps in framing policies for the welfare of the people of the country. Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla remarked on the vastness of this exercise and involvement of the State functionaries. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Dr Vivek Joshi made a brief presentation on the Strategy for Census 2021.

27th South Asian Trade and Travel Exchange Expo 2020 held in New Delhi

January 10, 2020

The 27th South Asian Trade and Travel Exchange Expo 2020 (SATTE)  was held in New Delhi. The SATTE expo was supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and sponsored by Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department. The objective of the expo was to build new business partnerships and hence was an important place for the promotion of tourism. The SATTE witnessed the participation of over 50 countries and 28 Indian states. During the expo, the Tourism Department of Jammu & Kashmir launched a publicity campaign to showcase diverse tourism attractions.