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Hans India
24 minutes ago
- Business
- Hans India
Continuous digital transformation to ensure quality data for policy making: Centre
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday said it is committed to completing the digital transformation process to ensure timely and quality data is consistently available for policy making, on way to becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047. This digital transformation represents unwavering commitment to making official statistics more timely, reliable, and accessible in line with the needs of a data-driven New India. 'Our goal is to empower every citizen, researcher, and policymaker with quality data that drives informed decision-making and supports India's ambitious development goals by 2047,' said Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in a statement. The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the ministry, has significantly advanced its comprehensive digital transformation journey over the past year. Building on the foundational launch of the eSankhyiki portal on National Statistics Day on June 29, 2024, the momentum has continued with the successful deployment of a more than a dozen new digital modules, portals, and websites, marking a pivotal first phase that prioritised data dissemination and data collection being the pubic facing services of the ministry. The past year has witnessed the launch of several key digital assets that enhance transparency and improve data accessibility for researchers, policymakers, and the public. Prominent among these developments are the DI Lab (Data Innovation Lab), OCMS, Metadata portals, and new dedicated websites for the National Statistical System Training Academy (NSSTA) and the National Statistical Commission (NSC). Additionally, NSO has introduced public-facing dashboards for critical statistical domains including the Social Statistics Division (SSD), Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), Economic Census (EC), and National Sample Survey (NSS) as part of eSankhyiki portal, providing stakeholders with real-time access to India's official statistics. With these additions, this portal has more than 135 million records. Demonstrating its commitment to innovation and future-readiness, the ministry has identified seven key use cases for integrating emerging technologies into its statistical operations. With the expansion of its digital ecosystem, the ministry has also placed the highest priority on securing its national data assets.
India Today
an hour ago
- Science
- India Today
Buried for 4,500 years: Rajasthan dig uncovers evidence of lost civilisation
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a 4,500-year-old civilisation in Rajasthan, discovering statues, utensils and metal weapons dating back to the Mahabharata era and the Maurya and Shunga dynasties. advertisementDuring the research, ASI identified a spot in Bahaj village in Deeg district, around 40 kilometres from Bharatpur, where some evidence related to ancient civilisation was found. Notably, Bahaj village is a significant spot as it is a part of the Braj region, which also comprises Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. After getting permission from the government, the ASI team started excavation in Bahaj village in January. During the excavation that went on for about six months, ASI officials found statues, utensils and metal weapons dating back to as early as 2,500 BC. advertisement A human skeleton was found during the excavation and was sent to Israel to ascertain how old it was. The statues found in the excavation were sent to the Archaeological Department in Jaipur and some of them were kept in the museum of Deeg Jal Mahal and others. "After getting permission from the government, the department conducted a survey for the excavation that began on January 10. We achieved success during the excavation and it will be continued further. There are chances of finding more evidence of ancient civilisation," said Dr Vinay Gupta, the Director of Archaeological Department, the ASI conducted excavation in Nauh village of Bharatpur tehsil from 1961 to 1963 to collect evidence of ancient civilisation in the area.- Ends(with inputs from Suresh Foujdar in Bharatpur) IN THIS STORY#Rajasthan
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
Delhi: Unidentified men attack senior doctor of GTB Hospital, break liquor bottle on his head
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): A senior doctor at GTB Hospital in Delhi was attacked by unidentified individuals late at night on Friday. The incident occurred during a routine round with the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) team. According to Kehar Singh, the president of the RWA, a group of people arrived on bikes around 8:30-9:00 p.m. and were stopped at the gate. An altercation ensued, and the individuals allegedly attacked the doctor with a liquor bottle. He said that the attackers arrived on bikes, abused the group, and hit the doctor with a liquor bottle, adding that one of them claimed to be a police officer but refused to show ID. Speaking to ANI, Kehar Singh said, '...The doctor was on a routine round with the RWA team. Around 8:30 to 9:00 p.m., several people arrived on bikes. When we stopped them, they abused we interrogated them at the gate, they abused they attacked the doctor with a liquor bottle. The police have arrived. One of them claims to be an ASI in the Delhi have been demanding security for so long...' While Associate Professor of GTB Hospital and Chief Patron of RWA, Dr Kuldeep Kumar, who had been attacked, said that the group abused and assaulted them without reason. He said, 'The whole team of RWA (Residents' Welfare Association) was on routine time ago, a case of molestation and a murder case also came to light. We are concerned about the security of our students on campus. So, we go on a routine that time, several people came and abused us, without any provocation; they assaulted us. They attacked me...A person from that group claims to be ASI who threatened me. He did not show his ID card when asked to do so.' Concerned about the rising crime rate on campus, Dr Kumar said a meeting with hospital officials will be held, and legal action will be taken. The RWA has been demanding increased security measures for hospital staff, highlighting the need for better protection. 'A meeting will be conducted with the senior officials of the hospital in the morning, and we will decide on the action to have given our complaint. The police will take my complete statement in the morning. We will adopt the legal way to tackle the situation,' Kumar said. Hospital staff have also filed a complaint, and police are investigating the matter. (ANI)
Hans India
6 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
10th-century Kannada, Tamil inscriptions; hero stones found in Chamarajanagar farm
Chamarajanagara: A significant archaeological discovery has come to light in Yanagumba village of Chamarajanagar taluk, where 10th-century inscriptions and hero stones (Veeragallu) engraved in both Tamil and Kannada scripts have been found on farmland belonging to a local farmer, Manjunath. Speaking about the find, Manjunath said the inscriptions were discovered buried in his land and its surroundings while farming activities were underway. Notably, the Kannada inscriptions refer to the village as Yeramagumba, while the Tamil inscriptions mention it as Yeramaigumba. Another nearby village, present-day Melur, is referred to as Moluru in the inscriptions, which also reveal that cattle rearing was once prevalent in the region. Dr. Anil Kumar, an epigraphist with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), shared insights on the discovery: 'One inscription records a land grant. Another narrates how a man named Kesanna was killed fighting bravely while trying to stop cattle theft, with a local hero named Kaala of Yeramagumba defending the herd. A Tamil inscription mentions a warrior named Kolan, son of Munivar Kandaachari. Another inscription bears royal symbols such as an umbrella and horse, though the text is partly unclear and will need further study. Tamil epigraphy expert Dr. Balamurugan is also working on these, alongside our team members Nagendra and Gaurav.' The ASI team has begun a detailed examination of the inscriptions and hero stones. The farmer, Manjunath, further revealed that a small Shiva temple, which had long been hidden by fencing and undergrowth, was also uncovered on his land along with the inscriptions. 'These valuable inscriptions and hero stones must be preserved properly. I urge that more research be conducted in our village and surrounding areas to protect this historical heritage,' Manjunath said. Turugolu inscriptions are epigraphs that specifically mention cattle and livestock. They often record incidents of cattle raids, conflicts over cattle, or battles fought to protect them. The newly found hero stones at Yanagumba are classic examples, shedding light on the socio-economic life and valor of local heroes during that period. The discovery is expected to add valuable insights to the history and heritage of Karnataka's border region with Tamil Nadu.
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Science
- NDTV
4,500-Year-Old Civilisation In Rajasthan Has Mythical River Saraswati Link
Deeg, Rajasthan: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed evidence of a civilisation dating back 4,500 years in Bahaj village of Deeg district, Rajasthan. The excavation, which began on January 10, 2024, has yielded several significant findings, including a 23-metre-deep paleo-channel which archaeologists are linking to the mythical Saraswati River, which is mentioned in the Rig Veda. This ancient river system likely supported early human settlements and connected Bahaj to the larger Saraswati basin culture. Over 800 artefacts have been unearthed in the excavation, including pottery, the oldest seals of Brahmi script, copper coins, Yajna Kund, Mauryan period sculptures, idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati, and tools made of bones. The excavation has revealed evidence of five different periods, including the Harappan post-period, the Mahabharata period, the Mauryan period, the Kushan period and the Gupta period. The recent findings suggest that the Braj region has been a centre of religious, cultural, and historical heritage. The excavation in Bahaj village reached a depth of about 23 meters, marking the deepest excavation ever conducted in Rajasthan to date. ASI site head Pawan Saraswat told NDTV the excavation uncovered an ancient river channel, or paleo channel, potentially linked to the Rigveda's Saraswati River. He said this water system likely supported early human settlements, connecting the Saraswati valley with the Mathura and Braj regions. According to the ASI team, the excavation also revealed Mahabharata-era layers with pottery and havan kunds, featuring rectangular and circular paintings and remains of fire rituals. The pottery matches descriptions of clothing and utensils from the Mahabharata period, officials said. Archaeologists believe that excavations at this site have yielded a statue dating back to 400 BC, which is believed to be the head of the Mauryan Mother Goddess. Mud walls and pillars of the Gupta architectural style, furnaces related to metallurgy, which indicated the use of raw materials of copper and iron. Tools made of bones, including needles, combs and moulds, have been found in this form for the first time in India. Other evidence found in the excavations includes terracotta statues of Shiva-Parvati, which are associated with the Shakti and Bhakti traditions. Conch shell bangles and semi-precious stone beads, which reflect the trade and beauty traditions of that period. More than 15 yajna kunds, which confirm the religious rituals of the Vedic and Uttarvedic periods. Apart from this, a human skeleton has also been found during the excavation, which has been sent to Israel for examination. The excavation offers a new direction to the understanding of the ancient history of not only Rajasthan but also the entire North India. The ASI has submitted a report to the Ministry of Culture, while the area is likely to be declared a National Archaeological Protected Area.
