Finance

HDFC Bank Releases First Standalone CSR Report, Spends ₹1,068 Crore in FY25


HDFC Bank has released its first-ever standalone CSR Report, highlighting a CSR spend of ₹1,068 crore in FY 2024–25 and a decade of impact through its Parivartan programme, touching 10.56 crore lives across India.

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Goa CM Inaugurates “Mission Sarovar Punha Nirman” to Reimagine and Restore the State’s Lakes


Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated a high-level brainstorming session on “Mission Sarovar Punha Nirman: Reimagining Goa’s Lakes”, aimed at rejuvenating and sustainably managing water bodies across the state. The session was hosted by the Department of Environment & Climate Change at Panaji Gymkhana, bringing together experts, scientists, and policymakers.

Events in Goa

Goa Sand Art Festival Gets Green Light for November at Miramar Beach


The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has approved the two-week Goa Sand Art Festival at Miramar Beach, featuring sand sculptures, student workshops, and local artist engagement, balancing cultural vibrancy with environmental responsibility.

Events in Goa

G.E.D.A Partner Technology Event Showcases Clean Energy Future in Goa


The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant attended the Partner Technology Event of Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) in Panaji on Friday. The initiative is done by the service providers for various industries functioning on the basis of raw materials, size (investment, employment, production), ownership (private, public, joint, cooperative), and their main role in the economy. The event aligns with India's goal of achieving its 2030 clean energy targets ahead of schedule.