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Thiruvananthapuram| Even as the medicinal plant sector is poised to become a multi-billion-dollar global industry, India is yet to fully utilise the opportunity, said Dr Thomas Jacob, former director of research at Spices Board in a session at the Global Ayurveda Festival, which ended here on Tuesday.  Speaking on the value-addition of medicinal plants, Jacob pointed out that while Indian manufacturers are yet to realise such possibilities some enterprising foreigners have already come here and started their ventures. Jacob cited the example of a 23-year-old French man who came to India recently and started producing wine made from `amla`, which…

  Chandigarh|  Once again, the sacred land of Kurukshetra, the cradle of Indian culture and the birthplace of the 'Shrimad Bhagwad Gita,' is set to witness a divine convergence of spirituality, culture, and art. The grand event of the International Gita Mahotsav - 2023 is scheduled to take place from December 7 to December 24, where the timeless teachings of the Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta will be illuminated. In a press conference here today, Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal expressed that akin to the Constitution of India being regarded as the Gita of the government system, he personally perceives the Gita…

Chandigarh| Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of seven IAS and five HCS officers with immediate effect.  According to the orders issued by Chief Secretary here today, Lakshit Sareen OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Ambala (Designate) has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDO) (C), Ambala Cantt  and Estate Officer for the Management of Government Land in Excised Area, Ambala Cantt, vice Satinder Swatch, HCS who has proceeded on leave. Narendra Kumar OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad (Designate) has been posted as SDO (C), Palwal relieving Shashi Vasundhra (HCS). Nisha, OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula (Designate) will be…

Chandigarh| Through the unwavering dedication of Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, the name of the historical village `Panjokhara` in the Ambala Cantonment Assembly constituency has been changed to `Panjokhara Sahib` in accordance with its religious significance. Following the Central Government's approval to rename the village, the Haryana Government has today issued its notification. Given the religious importance of Panjokhara village, the Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij had previously discussed with the state government the possibility of changing the name to Panjokhara Sahib. Through his efforts, the Haryana Assembly session approved the proposal to rename Panjokhara as Panjokhara…

Chandigarh| Haryana Higher Education and Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that we should  take a pledge to make India a developed nation. He also highlighted the overwhelming support received during the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra-Jan-Samvad' programmes, emphasising the need for maximum utilisation of government services. Sh. Moolchand Sharma today participated as the chief guest in the 'Jan Samvad' programme of  'Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra' at the community hall of Faridabad. He stated that camps of various government departments are being organised under this programme so that  general public can take advantage of the public welfare schemes provided by…

Chandigarh | The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Tuesday has nabbed Manoj Kumar Srivastva, Manager, Milk Procurement, posted at Milk Plant Mohali red handed for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said this case has been registered against the above said official on the complaint of Sukhbir Singh who has been managing milk collection tankers deployed by a private firm in the Milk Plant. Giving details he added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above said official…

Chandigarh| The Cabinet Sub-Committee comprising Punjab Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Tuesday held meetings with the farmers and employee organizations to discuss their issues and demands in detail, and a further strategy was decided to resolve their issues. During these meetings which lasted for more than 6 hours here at Punjab Bhavan, the Cabinet Sub-Committee held a meeting with the representatives of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta, Sidhupur and the Sanyukt Ganna Sangarsh Morcha. Many important issues including compensation for crop damage, acquisition of land for highways, and…

 Chandigarh| During the maiden meetings with officials of the water resources and mining & geology departments, Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra today directed to enhance the monitoring system, preserve properties from illegal occupation and prevent excessive depletion of groundwater. While chairing the meetings in the committee room of Markfed Bhawan, S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra emphasized the need for increased transparency in development projects. He reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards lackadaisical attitude and substandard quality in work and equipment purchases. During the meeting with officials of the water resources department, the cabinet minister emphasized the need for increased transparency and…

Abu Dhabi| Akeal Hosein and Chamika Karunaratne bowled out Delhi Bulls for a paltry 31 runs in 9.3 overs to give New York Strikers a thunderous 67 runs victory in the 18th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Delhi Bulls’ total was the lowest ever in Abu Dhabi T10 history displacing Northern Warriors 46 all out against Qalandars in 2019. Though Delhi Bulls restricted New York Strikers to 98 for 4 in 10 overs despite Rahmanulla Gurbaz’s unbeaten 49 and Odean Smith’s unconquered 25, they put on an embarrassing batting display. Four of their batters…

Srinagar| The Haj Committee of India has invited online applications from all the aspirants who intend to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2024. `The Haj application forms shall be available w.e.f 04/12/2023 and the last date for submission of the same has been fixed as December 20, 2023,` an official statement said on Monday. `Before filing the application form online, the concerned Haj aspirants are hereby requested to go through the Haj Policy available at the Haj Committee website www.hajcommittee.gov.in. Applicants must be in possession of a Machine-Readable International Passport issued on or before the closing date of application and…