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Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha Appointed as Additional Charge CMD of NLC India Limited

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:01:14 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has been officially entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Limited (NLCIL). A distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Shri Jha brings a wealth of administrative expertise and an in-depth understanding of the coal and energy sectors to his new role. His extensive background in strategic planning, policy formulation, and governance is expected to significantly drive NLCIL’s continuous transformation into a highly diversified energy leader with expanding operations spanning mining, thermal power generation, and renewable energy.

The Board of Directors, employees, and stakeholders of NLC India Limited have warmly welcomed Shri Jha at a critical juncture as the company pursues an ambitious, nationwide growth roadmap under implementation. Under his guided leadership, the company remains highly confident in accelerating its key strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and a stronger push into clean, renewable energy. With his rich governance background steering the organization, NLCIL is well-positioned to achieve higher benchmarks of operational excellence and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to the future of India’s energy security.

MECON Awarded Miniratna Category-I Status by Government of India

Newsmantra — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:57:48 +0000

NEW DELHI: MECON Limited has been granted Miniratna Category-I status by the Government of India, recognizing its strong financial performance, operational excellence, and significant contribution to the country’s infrastructure and industrial development. The prestigious status places MECON among a select group of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) with enhanced financial and operational autonomy, enabling faster decision-making and greater business flexibility. The company described the recognition as a testament to the dedication of its employees, stakeholders, and partners, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and supporting India’s nation-building and infrastructure growth.

GAIL Celebrates International Yoga Day with Focus on Healthy Ageing

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:14:40 +0000

NEW DELHI. GAIL corporate office observed the International Day of Yoga 2026, embracing this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The event highlighted the importance of a mindful lifestyle to promote physical vitality, mental resilience, and emotional well-being across all stages of life. The celebrations saw enthusiastic participation from employees and senior leadership, including Shri R. K. Jain, Director (Finance), Shri Ayush Gupta, Director (HR), and Shri R. K. Singhal, Director (Business Development), who inspired everyone to integrate wellness into their daily routines.

The organization emphasized that true progress involves nurturing a healthier, happier workforce alongside professional achievements. By promoting the timeless practice of yoga, GAIL continues to foster a strong culture of wellness, harmony, and sustainable living. The event concluded with a collective call to action, encouraging employees to permanently embrace yoga as a way of life to ensure healthier ageing and a brighter, more balanced future.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India

Deepak Gupta

Ayush Gupta, HFIMA

Rajeev Kumar Singhal

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PM Modi to dedicate International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre complex, New Delhi to the nation on 26th July

Newsmantra — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:08:35 +0000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The project, which revamped the old and outdated facilities at Pragati Maidan, was developed as a National project at a cost of about 2700 crore rupees. With a campus area of approximately 123 acres, the IECC complex has been developed as India’s largest MICE – Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions – destination. The Complex finds its place among the top exhibition and convention complexes in the world, in terms of the covered space available for events. It comprises of multiple state-of-the-art facilities including Convention Centre, Exhibition halls, and amphitheaters.

The Convention Centre is developed as the centerpiece of Pragati Maidan complex. Its majestic multi-purpose hall and plenary hall have a combined capacity of seven thousand people, which is larger than the seating capacity of the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. Its magnificent Amphitheater is equipped with a seating capacity of three thousand persons.

इस मानसून सत्र से राज्यसभा में होगा डिजिटल कामकाज, उपाध्यक्षों के पैनल में 50 फीसदी महिलाएं शामिल

Newsmantra — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:25:30 +0000

नई दिल्ली। राज्यसभा के सभापति जगदीप धनखड़ ने ऐतिहासिक कदम उठाते हुए उपाध्यक्षों के पैनल में चार महिला सांसदों को नामित किया है। पैनल में नामांकित सभी महिला सदस्य पहली बार राज्यसभा की सदस्य बनीं हैं। एस. फांगनोन कोन्याक नगालैंड से राज्यसभा सदस्य निर्वाचित होनेवाली पहली महिला हैं।
मानसून सत्र से पहले पुनर्गठित पैनल में कुल आठ नाम हैं, जिनमें से आधी महिलाएं हैं। उच्च सदन के इतिहास में यह पहली बार है कि उपाध्यक्षों के पैनल में महिला सदस्यों को समान प्रतिनिधित्व दिया गया है। उपाध्यक्षों के पैनल में नामांकित महिला सदस्यों में पीटी उषा पद्मश्री पुरस्कार से सम्मानित और प्रसिद्ध एथलीट रहीं हैं। उन्हें जुलाई 2022 में राज्यसभा के लिए नामांकित किया गया था। वह रक्षा समिति, युवा मामले और खेल मंत्रालय की सलाहकार समिति और नैतिकता समिति की सदस्य हैं।
इसी प्रकार एस. फांगनोन कोन्याक नगालैंड से राज्यसभा सदस्य निर्वाचित होनेवाली पहली महिला और संसद या राज्य विधानसभा के किसी भी सदन के लिए चुनी जाने वाली राज्य की दूसरी महिला हैं। वह परिवहन, पर्यटन और संस्कृति समिति, उत्तर-पूर्वी क्षेत्र के विकास मंत्रालय की सलाहकार समिति की सदस्य हैं। महिला सशक्तिकरण समिति, हाउस कमेटी और उत्तर-पूर्वी इंदिरा गांधी क्षेत्रीय स्वास्थ्य और चिकित्सा विज्ञान संस्थान, शिलांग की गवर्निंग काउंसिल की सदस्य हैं। वहीं,
डॉ. फौजिया खान राष्ट्रवादी कांग्रेस पार्टी से हैं। वह अप्रैल 2020 में राज्यसभा के लिए चुनी गईं थीं। वह महिला सशक्तिकरण समिति, उपभोक्ता मामले, खाद्य और सार्वजनिक वितरण समिति, कानून और न्याय मंत्रालय की सलाहकार समिति की सदस्य हैं। इसी प्रकार सुलता देव जुलाई 2022 में बीजू जनता दल से राज्यसभा के लिए चुनी गईं। वे उद्योग समिति, महिला सशक्तिकरण समिति, लाभ के पद संबंधी संयुक्त समिति, संसद सदस्य स्थानीय क्षेत्र विकास योजना समिति और महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्रालय की सलाहकार समिति की सदस्य हैं। इन महिला सदस्यों के अलावा वी. विजयसाई रेड्डी, घनश्याम तिवारी, डॉ. एल. हनुमंथैया और सुखेंदु शेखर रे को भी उपाध्यक्षों के पैनल में शामिल किया गया है।
आपको बता दें कि इस मानसून सत्र से राज्यसभा में कामकाज पूरी तरह से डिजिटल तरीके से होगा। राज्यसभा के सभापति अब सदन में उपस्थिति, बोलने वाले सदस्यों के विवरण और अन्य प्रासंगिक जानकारी से संबंधित मामलों के लिए इलेक्ट्रॉनिक टैबलेट का उपयोग करेंगे।

BEL inks MoU with CoRover to leverage business opportunities in AI

Newsmantra — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:46:20 +0000

New Delhi. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has signed a two-year MoU with CoRover Private Limited to leverage business opportunities in AI-based conversational and Generative AI solution.

SJVN conferred with First Prize in Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2023 by Ministry of Power

Newsmantra — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:07:42 +0000

Sh. Nand Lal Sharma, CMD, SJVN informed that SJVN has been conferred with First Prize in the Swachhta Pakhwada Award 2023 by Ministry of Power, . Sh. N L Sharma received the prize from Union Power Secretary Sh. Pankaj Agarwal today in a ceremony at New Delhi. On this occasion, Smt. Geeta Kapur, Director (Personnel), SJVN was also present.

PTC India’s 24th Annual Day celebration begins with the Lighting of Lamp and Invocation at New Delhi

Newsmantra — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:02:36 +0000

PTC India’s 24th Annual Day celebration begins with the Lighting of Lamp and Invocation at New Delhi

Smt. Parminder Chopra, Acting CMD PFC bestowed with the ICAI ‘Icon of the Year’

Newsmantra — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:22:41 +0000

Smt. Parminder Chopra, Director (Finance) & CMD – Addl. Charge, PFC has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘Icon of the Year’ by the ICAI. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of Law and Justice & Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs presented the award. Shri RK Malhotra, ED (Finance) Shri Sanjay Mehrotra, ED, (Finance) and Shri Mohd. Salim, SGM (Finance) were also present during the award ceremony held on 14th July, 2023 in New Delhi.

Sh. Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC & NEEPCO met Sh. Chown Mei, Dy. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at New Delhi

Newsmantra — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:04:05 +0000

Sh. Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC & NEEPCO met Sh. Chown Mei, Dy. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at New Delhi . They discussed about development of hydro power projects in the state by NEEPC limited and signing of MoAs for 5 hydro projects totaling 2626 MW.