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DVC Extends ₹50 Lakh Support to Palamu Tiger Reserve

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:16:32 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has contributed ₹50 lakh to support wildlife conservation efforts at the Palamu Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The cheque was handed over by Arbind Kumar Thakur, Senior GM (Mining) and Head of Project, DVC Tubed Coal Mines, Latehar, to the Palamu Tiger Conservation Foundation in the presence of senior forest officials. The funds will be utilised to strengthen conservation programmes, wildlife protection initiatives, and overall ecosystem sustainability in the reserve.

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FICCI Appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:45 +0000

NEW DELHI: FICCI has appointed Anant Swarup, a 1992-batch IRPS officer, as its Secretary General with effect from April 15, 2026, strengthening its senior leadership while Jyoti Vij continues as Director General. Swarup brings over three decades of experience in public policy, trade, logistics, and regulatory reforms, and has previously served as Director General of Trade Remedies, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Executive Director to the Union Railway Minister, and India’s representative at the WTO in Geneva.

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POWERGRID wins Global Green World Award 2026 for Excellence in Climate Change initiatives

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:58:41 +0000

Gurugram: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has been honored with the prestigious Green World Award 2026 in the “Climate Change” category. The award was presented at a formal ceremony held at Cardiff Castle, Wales, U.K., recognizing POWERGRID’s sustained commitment to environmental stewardship and adoption of climate-responsive operational practices. The award was received by Sh. Vipul Singh, Sr. DGM (CSR), and Sh. Manu Sinha, DGM (CSR).

POWERGRID’s recognition in the Climate Change category reflects its initiatives promoting energy-efficient transmission infrastructure, and integrating sustainability into project execution.

The Green World Awards, instituted by The Green Organisation, U.K., are among the globally recognised environmental honours, celebrating organisations that demonstrate measurable progress in sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmental management.

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PTC India Appoints Sukhdev Singh as Chairman

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:56:35 +0000

NEW DELHI: PTC India has appointed Sukhdev Singh as its Non-Executive Chairman. Singh, a 1987-batch retired Indian Administrative Service officer, has been serving as an Independent Director on the company’s board since November 11, 2025. He retired in 2024 after a distinguished career of nearly 37 years, during which he held several key administrative positions in Bihar and Jharkhand.

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GAIL to Set Up 600 MW Solar Project in UP

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:54:56 +0000

NEW DELHI: GAIL (India) Limited has signed an agreement with TUSCO Limited to develop a 600 MW solar power project at the Jhansi Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh, as part of its renewable energy expansion strategy. The project will include a 550 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to improve power reliability and efficiency. The solar power generated will primarily meet the captive energy needs of GAIL’s petrochemical plant at Pata in Auraiya district.

The initiative will also support additional energy demand from electrification of gas-based equipment and compressed biogas plants in the state. GAIL said the project reflects its commitment to low-carbon and sustainable energy solutions while strengthening its presence in Uttar Pradesh and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.

The agreements were signed by Parivesh Chugh, Executive Director (SD & Renewables), GAIL, and Anil Tyagi, CEO of TUSCO Ltd, in the presence of senior officials including R K Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL, and Neeraj Verma, Executive Director, THDC India Limited.

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Department Of Posts Releases New Postcard On People Of India

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:33:19 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Department of Posts has released a new postcard on People of India at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, in collaboration with the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) in New Delhi. The release is part of the ongoing philatelic exhibition titled Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat: Celebrating India’s Unity and Democracy through Postage Stamps. It is being held from the 14th of this month till today at the Sangrahalaya premises.

Director of PMML, Ashwani Lohani, graced the occasion in the presence of CEO of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Priyanka Mishra, along with officials from the Postal Department. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lohani said that the Sangrahalaya is actively organising events to help people connect with the nation’s leadership and appreciate the deep roots of democracy. He added that the release of picture postcards on the people of India is a step in that direction. The exhibition features sections such as Tribal Resistance, Women of Freedom, Festivals of India, and The People of India and remains open to the public at Teen Murti Bhawan.

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Commemorates 173rd Anniversary Of India’s First Passenger Train

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:28 +0000

NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today marked the 173rd anniversary of the country’s first passenger train in India by sharing an image of the historic Thane railway bridge and an early train. The first passenger train in the country travelled between Bori Bunder in Mumbai and Thane on 16th of April in 1853.

Sharing the image, Mr Vaishnaw, in a social media post, said, the journey continues, highlighting the enduring legacy of Indian Railways. The Minister also released a collage featuring an authenticated archival image of the historic Thane railway bridge alongside a modern Amrit Bharat Express train.

An official release issued by the Central Railway said, the archival image used is historically accurate, addressing long-standing concerns over previously circulated, misattributed visuals.

Historian Rajendra Aklekar noted that the corrected image helps set the record straight and will aid in preserving the documented history of Indian Railways.

The anniversary highlights both the legacy and continuing evolution of the country’s vast railway network.

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NTPC Limited Offers 3000+ Internships for Youth

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:01:29 +0000

New Delhi: NTPC Limited has launched the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, announcing over 3,000 internship opportunities for young candidates interested in gaining certified industry experience in the energy sector. The programme is open to applicants aged 18 to 25, with qualifications ranging from Class 10 pass to postgraduate level. Final-year students can also apply with a No Objection Certificate from their institution.

The initiative aims to provide practical exposure to India’s growing energy sector and help youth build job-ready skills. Applicants must not have any family member in government service and should not be enrolled in any other apprenticeship scheme. The internship is designed to support career development while contributing to the country’s power and sustainability goals.

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Chatra Signs Pact for Tribal Welfare Projects & model anganwadi centres

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0000

RANCHI. The district administration of Chatra has signed agreements with Central Coalfields Limited and NTPC Limited to support tribal welfare initiatives. Under the pact, houses of 28 Birhor families in Itkhori block will be repaired at a cost of Rs 28.2 lakh, while model anganwadi centres will also be developed across the district. The projects will be funded by the PSUs as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at improving living conditions of vulnerable tribal communities.

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SCOPE convenes Leadership Session with world-renowned business advisor & bestselling author Prof. Dr. Ram Charan

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:54:34 +0000

SCOPE organized a lecture and interaction on ‘Leadership in Uncertain Times’ with Prof. Dr. Ram Charan, world-renowned business advisor and bestselling author in the presence of Shri K.P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, NBCC & Shri Atul Sobti DG, SCOPE. The session organized as part of Public Sector Day celebrations was attended by distinguished guests including Members, PESB; Senior Officials from various Ministries and Government Departments including DPE, SCOPE Executive Board Members and CMDs, Directors of Public Sector. The session addressed the complexities of the modern economy for leaders and empowered participants with insights on leveraging uncertainty as a catalyst for institutional growth and success.

Global leadership expert Prof. Dr. Ram Charan shared his blueprint for thriving in volatility and advised leaders to cultivate acumen for analyzing right questions during situations of uncertainty – who is driving the change/ uncertainty, why the change/ uncertainty is being driven and what is the pattern of the change/ uncertainty. He also interacted with the audience answering their questions on strengthening human resource identification, dealing with perceptions, creating adaptive leadership and the need for continuous learning.

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