Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

IndiGo, a leading budget airline, has recently launched daily direct flights to Jaffna, a culturally rich city in the northern province of Sri Lanka. This new route marks the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in IndiGo's rapidly expanding 6E network. The airline's second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo, this strategic move is expected to strengthen the cultural and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka, which have been marked by cooperation in the fields of commerce, infrastructure development, and air connectivity. Sep 1, 2024
New SHe-Box portal to create workplace safer, more inclusive for women

SHe-Box Portal: A Leap Towards Safer Workplaces for Women

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched a new Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal. This initiative comes amid rising violence against females in the country and is seen as a critical step forward in addressing workplace-related sexual harassment complaints. Sep 1, 2024
Centre notifies new Telecommunications Act provisions, focuses on spectrum utilisation

India's Telecommunications Landscape Undergoes Major Shift

India's new Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces old laws, addressing advancements in the telecom sector. The Act allows government control of telecom services in emergencies, raising concerns about potential misuse of power. Aug 31, 2024
Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy

India's New Vehicle Scrapping Policy to Boost Cleaner and Efficient Vehicles

India's Vehicle Scrapping Policy encourages the replacement of old vehicles with cleaner ones, offering substantial discounts on new purchases. Major car manufacturers are offering discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, while Mercedes Benz India offers a flat discount of Rs 25,000. The policy also includes benefits like scrap value from Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities and tax concessions. The initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer roads and combat pollution, requiring coordination between manufacturers, scrapping facilities, and the government. Aug 29, 2024
Cabinet approves 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns

Government Greenlights 730 New FM Channels in Strategic Expansion

In a significant move to expand the reach of FM radio broadcasting across India, the government has given the green light for the roll-out of 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns. This decision, announced on August 28, 2024, is part of the third batch of auctions under the 'Private FM Radio Phase III Policy'. Aug 28, 2024
Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

In a significant move to enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure in the country and support the farming community, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, announced a series of measures to expand the scope of the central sector Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. Aug 28, 2024