J&K: Doda workshop trains local artisans and craftsmen in packaging and branding techniques

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:56 PM

Doda, Dec 17 (IANS) Under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom (Jammu & Kashmir) conducted a one-day capacity building workshop on packaging and branding in Doda district, to equip and train the residents in latest evolving techniques of product processing and packaging and also making it globally appealing as well as competitive.

India-Oman free trade pact to unlock opportunities in key sectors: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the proposed India-Oman free trade agreement (FTA) would open significant opportunities across sectors, including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components.

India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity in last 10 years: Minister

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity, 228 MWe waste-to-energy capacity, and 2.88 lakh biogas plants in the last 10 years, propelled by various incentives provided by the government in the push for green energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

AI-based highway management to be rolled out nationwide by 2026-end: Gadkari

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The nationwide rollout of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system and AI-powered highway management is likely to be completed by the end of 2026, a move that will virtually eliminate waiting time at toll plazas for commuters, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.