Barco two new Smart Laser projectors
Global leader in cinema technology, Barco, is expanding its laser portfolio with two Smart Laser projectors that provide large cinema screens with up to 33,000 lumens brightness and 2K or 4K resolution. Barco’s Smart Laser projectors free exhibitors from all lamp-related hassle and cost, allowing them to cut costs and simplify their operations. What’s… Read More
Air India privatisation welcome but clear salary dues first
The proposal to privatise Air India is a welcome move but salary arrears should be settled first as promised earlier, feel pilots at the national carrier.Facing tough financial conditions, Air India had resorted to salary cuts in 2012. Since then, arrears have been accumulating even as certain section of employees accepted revised pay scales.
The arrears… Read More
K Kasturirangan heads panel on National Education Policy
The HRD Ministry has appointed a new nine-member panel, headed by space scientist Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, to work on a New Education Policy (NEP), sources said.The Prakash Javadekar-led HRD ministry has chosen experts and educationists from wide-ranging backgrounds to be part of the panel that is expected to recast India’s education policy.… Read More
Railway Sports Promotion Board crowned Champions of Hockey India
Railway Sports Promotion Board held their nerve in a shootout to end up as Champions of the Hockey India 7th Senior National Hockey Championship 2017 (Men) ‘A’ Division.
In a highly competitive final, both teams started off cautiously, cancelling each other out in the midfield. In a tense and often feisty first quarter, Punjab & Sind Bank struck… Read More
Makeover exercise for Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains
Trolley service for catering, polite uniformed staff and on-board entertainment are some of the changes slated to be introduced in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains from October this year.Aiming at enhancing the experience of passengers travelling by these premier trains, the Indian Railways has undertaken a complete makeover exercise in 30 trains –… Read More
The magic of Yoga takes over in Latin America
There is no better feeling than to feel one with one’s inner self. For centuries Yoga is known to awaken in one, the inner peace and tranquility we often go looking for in material things.
Little surprise Latin Americans are clued in to this brilliant science. I fact they rightly consider India a land of yoga, meditation, philosophy, wisdom, culture and spiritualism.… Read More
Arunachal Pradesh govt raises retirement age of employees to 60 years
The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to increase the retirement age of regular state government employees to 60 years with effect from first January next year. An official release in Itanagar yesterday said, the matter was under consideration of the state government for past many months and was discussed in the cabinet in two separate occasions. … Read More
Uttar Pradesh working to develop tourism in state
As per report, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has said his government was working towards development of tourism in the state as, till now, the potential of this sector had not been optimally explored. “The government is working to make Uttar Pradesh number one in the country in terms of tourism and we will achieve this soon,” Adityanath… Read More
Flag off 3rd Slum Yuva Daud in Delhi
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel and Union Environment and Science &Technology Minister Dr. Harshvardhan here flagged off the 3rd Slum Yuva Daud. BJP National Vice President Shyam Jaju and National General Secretary Dr. Anil Jain and Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar also took part in flagging off ceremony. Thousands … Read More
Shashi Shanker selected as CMD- ONGC
Shri Shashi Shanker presently Director (Technology & Field Services) ONGC, PESB has been selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) at New Delhi on 19 June 2017.
Shri Shashi Shanker has taken over as Director (Technology & Field Services) of ONGC with effect from 1st December 2012… Read More
IndianBureaucracy wishes Eid-ul-Fitr its Esteemed Readers
Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid (Muslim relgious festival) is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset… Read More
Ministry of Agriculture reforms and its possible impact
PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA: After through review of erstwhile scheme of Modified National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (MNAIS), the Government launched PMFBY in April, 2016. Under new scheme, farmers are charged uniform rate of premium of 1.5 % in Rabi, Which is the minimum rate till date. The scheme includes not only coverage of risks to standing crops,… Read More
