India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Presently, the installed nuclear power capacity in the country comprises of 24 reactors with a total capacity of 8780 MW, excluding RAPS-1 (100 MW), which is under long term shut down. Among these 24 reactors, 4 nos. of reactors i.e., Tarapur Atomic Power Station Units-1&2 (2 x 160 MW), Madras Atomic Power Station Unit-1 (1x220 MW) and Kaiga Atomic Power Station Unit-1 (1x220 MW) are presently in project mode for carryi...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) is a Constituent Unit of Department of Atomic Energy which provides products and services based on radiation & isotopes for applications in healthcare, agriculture, research and industry. Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2153081 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The total budget allocated for Research and Development (R&D) projects under the Department during the last five years for institution or centres are as follows: Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2153087 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Project comprises two twin units of 700 MW each viz. GHAVP 1&2 (2X700 MW) and GHAVP-3&4 (2X700 MW). The Government accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for the GHAVP-1&2 in February 2014. Presently, GHAVP-1&2 is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2031-32. Excavation activities commenced in the year 2018. The site is a soil site with no hard rock. Therefo...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As of now, there are no such proposals to establish modern Planetarium/ Space Science Centre in Bihar. However, Department will act positively and support such initiatives for establishment of modern planetarium in Bihar if such proposals will be received from concerned stakeholder(s). Recently, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched several educational outreach programs across various states, inclu...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Financial Sanction for the Third Satellite Launch Pad Project was received in March 2025. Subsequently, the Geo technical investigation and topography survey of the site was completed by May 2025. Offers are under evaluation for road works and electrical works. Multiple work packages have been identified for the establishment of the TLP facilities. There are four major milestones, namely, completion of civil works (...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), Ministry of Ayush, hosted the inaugural session of the WHO-IRCH Workshops on "Safety and Regulation of Herbal Medicines" (Working Group-1) and "Efficacy and Intended Use of Herbal Medicines" (Working Group-3) at its headquarters in Ghaziabad today. The three-day global technical workshop is being organised jointly by the Ministry of Ayush and the...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Dr. G. S. Dhillon, former Speaker, Lok Sabha, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, Members of Parliament, former Members, Secretary-General, Lok Sabha, Shri Utpal Kumar Singh; Secretary-General Rajya Sabha, Shri P....
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference on 7th August, at around 9 AM, at ICAR PUSA in New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The theme of the conference "Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness" reflects Prof. Swaminathan's lifelong dedication to ensuring food for all. The conference will provide an opportunity to scientist...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister's Office handle posted on X: "CM of Haryana, Shri @NayabSainiBJP met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @cmohry" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....