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Aizawl: The Mizoram government will soon sign a loan agreement worth $108 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement and strengthen public healthcare schemes in the state, Health Minister Lalrinpuii said on Tuesday. The Asian Development Bank approved the $108 million loan (approximately Rs 980 crore) on December 5 under the 'Supporting Public Healthcare System Strengthening to Achieve Universal Health Care for Mizoram' project, she said. She added that the Centre will repay 90 ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Mizoram government will soon sign a USD 108 million (around Rs 980 crore) loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to strengthen the state's public healthcare system. Health Minister Lalrinpuii said on Tuesday that the ADB approved the loan earlier this month under the project titled "Supporting Public Healthcare System Strengthening to Achieve Universal Healthcare for Mizoram." She said the Centre will repay 90 per cent of the loan amount, while the Mizoram government will r ...Read More >
Aizawl, Dec 16 (UNI) Mizoram is set to sign a USD 108 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support and strengthen its public healthcare system, Health and Family Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii said on Tuesday. The loan, approved earlier this month, is part of the ADB-funded project titled 'Supporting Public Healthcare System Strengthening to Achieve Universal Healthcare for Mizoram'. The agreement will be formalised once the Ministry of Finance finalises a date for sign ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16: The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) unveiled its pioneering Handbook on AI, ML, AR, VR, AR and Robotics Solutions and Roadmap for Adoption in Electric Utilities at the National Conference on the Use of AI/ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held from 06 - 07 December 2025 in New Delhi. The Handbook was formally presented to the Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, who appreciated the vision and forward-looking approach of this initiative, aimed at accelerati ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 1 (PTI) Electric vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) on Monday said it is aiming to deploy 1,500 units of both cargo and passenger variants of its autonomous electric three-wheeler Swayamgati in the next 24 months as it seeks to expand its leadership position in this nascent segment. The company also announced the commercial launch of the cargo version of the vehicle, priced at Rs 4.15 lakh and said that the bookings are open from Monday, while the deliveries will commence from ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): GIFT City, India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), and a project of national importance has announced that Bastian Hospitality, one of India's leading premium food and beverage (F&B) groups, is entering Gujarat with a flagship dining and lifestyle destination at GIFT City's Central Park. The upcoming venue, Bastian Republic, will operate the food zone spread across one lakh sq. ft. at Central Park ...Read More >
Karnataka's Transport Minister has raised serious concerns about electric buses operated by private firms in Bengaluru. Frequent breakdowns, driver strikes, and a rise in accidents are impacting services. The minister is urging for stricter clauses in future tenders to ensure better driver training and operational standards. Karnataka's transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has written to Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy calling for rigorous clauses in tenders for private operators of elec ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Electric buses, which were mooted as a step forward in advancing sustainable urban mobility, are turning out to be a nightmare in Bengaluru's traffic with frequent breakdowns, poor battery performance, and flash strikes by drivers. So much so that the Karnataka govt has written to Union heavy industries minister HD Kumaraswamy to include rigorous clauses in tenders for private e-bus operators as part of the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model under various govt programmes.In May 2025, Kum ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that over Rs 790 crore has been spent so far on various works under the Srinagar Smart City Project since its inception. The statement came in response to a starred question raised by National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar. Responding to the question, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), said that a tota ...Read More >
BCSSL said in the filing that the company has commenced first proof-of-concepts (PoC) at Mindi, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli to validate the performance of its 5G FWA integration solutions, adding that it would kick off service trials in the first week of November 2025. NEW DELHI: State-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has empaneled homegrown enterprise services company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions (BCSSL) as a 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) system integrator for the Andhra Prades ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Ekamra MLA Babu Singh Friday laid the foundation stones for the redevelopment of two crematoriums at Kaligadia and Garabadu in the Old Town area. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will carry out the project to improve facilities and ensure a more dignified space for last rites. Kaligadia crematorium will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.21 crore, while the Garabadu crematorium will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs 1.85 crore. The BDA's plan includes the construction ...Read More >
Minister Lokesh Naidu, who is on a seven-day visit there, says Australian govt may ease restrictions on import of prawns. Andhra Pradesh, where the shrimp industry has been hit by US President Donald Trump's tariffs, is looking to Australia as an alternative market. During a seven-day tour of the country, N Lokesh Naidu, the state's IT and HRD Minister and the son of CM Chandrababu Naidu, said the Australian government may ease restrictions on the import of prawns. Lokesh said that a long-stan ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh invited Griffith University in Australia to establish its India Centre in the state to promote joint research, student exchange and academic collaboration. The Minister, who is on a multi-city tour to promote Andhra Pradesh, visited Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and also held discussions in Brisbane to advance global education, innovation and sports partnerships. "I held discussions with Griffith University's Vice President (Global) M ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said that he met a number of corporate leaders and academicians in Australia on Monday as part of promoting the state for partnerships and investments. The IT Minister is on a seven-day tour of Australia under the 'Special Visitors Program'. "I visited the University of New South Wales (UNSW) today in Sydney as part of my Australia tour. I engaged with senior executives and researchers on advanced teaching, renewable energy, and AI innovation," ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The City Centre here has burst into a riot of colours as nearly 3,000 Chrysanthemums-locally known as 'Gul-e-Dawood'-are on a two-day display to attract visitors. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The large-scale floral installation at the foot of the iconic Ghanta Ghar showcases more than 15 indigenous varieties and over 80 colours of the hardy autumn bloom. Seen as a first-ever attempt to attract tourists to the Valley's autumn season, the show is organised jo ...Read More >
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling him a "star divider" rather than a BJP star campaigner in Bihar. Yadav asserted that Bihar's people will reject "communal figures" and accused the BJP of a "divide and rule" policy due to fear of the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) vote bank. In a veiled attack on Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Uttar Pradesh chief minister is going to B ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lashing out at the BJP govt for its failure to address massive traffic jams in cities, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the entire state is reeling under massive traffic jams and all the hype about smart city project has only proved to be a sham."Look at the condition of traffic jams in cities across the state. Commuters are stranded for hours in these jams with no respite. Under the smart city project, countless meetings were held at the level of the C ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday extended wishes to everyone on Dhanteras and Diwali, sharply criticising the Yogi administration, labelling it a "futility government" and adding, "Do not expect electricity from it." Addressing a gathering, SP Chief said, "This is a futility government. Don't expect electricity from it. The state of the state is such that Lucknow is experiencing traffic jams everywhere, yet it is being called a ...Read More >
VMPL Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 17: CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in industrial automation and digital transformation for critical infrastructure, today announced it has raised ₹50+ crore in growth capital to accelerate product innovation, expand market presence, and scale operations across India and international markets. Founded in 1988, CIMCON has built a leadership position in water automation, smart streetlighting, and infrastructure automation, deploying thousan ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, India -- CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in industrial automation and digital transformation for critical infrastructure, today announced it has raised ₹50+ crore in growth capital to accelerate product innovation, expand market presence, and scale operations across India and international markets. Founded in 1988, CIMCON has built a leadership position in water automation, smart streetlighting, and infrastructure automation, deploying thousands of intelligent systems acr ...Read More >
Addressing mayors and officials from across the country, CM Patel said that during his initial political career, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the president of the 'Ahmedabad Municipality' from 1924 to 1928. The CM said the city of Ahmedabad "truly exemplifies PM Modi's mantra of "Vikas bhi virasat bhi" (development along with heritage). "Sardar Patel served as the president of the Ahmedabad Municipality from 1924 to 1928, and 100 years ago, he demonstrated how an ideal city can be built ...Read More >
Vijayawada: A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah approved a series of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects for nine states with a total outlay of Rs 4,645.60 crore. Andhra Pradesh is among the beneficiary states, with projects that are expected to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and resilience. The committee cleared the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Phase-2 covering 11 major cities across the country, including Visa ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's push for swadeshi technology, digital innovation, and self-reliant growth. During the media briefing on Union Cabinet decisions, Vaishnaw's presentation used Zoho Show, a homegrown, cloud-based presentation software, demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in digital innovation. Furthermore, he pointed out that the maps included in the presentation were sourced from Mappls by MapmyIndia, another n ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea's enterprise arm, Vi Business, on Monday said it has launched an Internet of Things (IoT) innovation lab in Mumbai in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). The "Vi Business IoT Innovation Lab" offers demonstrations of connected vehicles, smart grid for energy optimisation, smart manufacturing for real-time monitoring, and the future of IoT with edge artificial intelligence, Vi Business said in a joint statement. ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal praised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's progressive approach, commitment to technology-driven governance. Goyal described Naidu as an architect of reforms to bring significant change in the lives of people. Minister Goyal credited Naidu for pioneering initiatives like Hyderabad's Hi-Tech City, Amaravati's development, and new smart industrial cities in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the CII's curtain-raiser progra ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday presented Andhra Pradesh as a global investment hotspot at an industrial meeting in New Delhi. He highlighted his government's plans to create two million jobs, develop 40,000 acres of industrial land and build world-class infrastructure across ports, logistics and smart cities. Speaking at the curtain-raiser for the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit, Naidu invited global investors to join the state's growt ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 30: All the traffic signals across Jammu City installed under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), lying defunct for more than three months, will be made functional only after the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is completed. However, the date of completion of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is not clear. "We have floated tenders, but there are still some technical issues for making the traffic signals functional in the city," SSP Traffic, Farooq Kaiser, informed R ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's commitment to technology-driven governance, progressive approach and leadership received accolades at the 30th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi on Tuesday. Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal praised Naidu at the summit, highlighting the CM's progressive approach, his commitment to technology-driven governance, and leadership qualities in hosting the summit for the seventh time. Goyal praised Naidu for the pioneering initiati ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. According to a report, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the youth that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great ...Read More >
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