Local Round-up this week: May 06 to 13

Local Samosa is back with this week's Local Round-up from May 05 to 13, covering all the latest local news. The round-up discusses everything from the recent MoU signed by Mahindra & Mahindra to the gates of devotion opened in Badrinath Dham. Stay with us for the newest updates, as we keep you informed.

ISRO achieves major milestone with 3D printed rocket engines

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) significant milestone, stated that it successfully conducted a hot test of a liquid rocket engine manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM) technology, or 3D printing. This engine is intended for use in the PS4, the upper stage of ISRO's Panolar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

Gates of Shri Badrinath Dham opens with great pomp and chants

Here comes the time of the year when Uttarakhand, the land of Gods opens its gates for devotees. The doors of Shri Badrinath Dham opened yesterday at 6 a.m. with the melodious tunes of the Army Band, with complete rituals. Vedic chants and slogans of 'Badri Vishal Lal Ki Jai' were heard. 

82-year-old Kittammal challenges societal expectations

Kittammal from Pollachi, an 82-year-old woman participates in her first deadlifting contest, breaking societal norms regarding age. She lifted 50kg in the contest and achieved the milestone.

Uttar Pradesh government plans to advancements in the Agriculture Sector

From recent reports, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to establish the latest technology and advancements in the Agriculture sector such as AI farming. To initiate and boost the rural economy and ‘smart farming’ practices and also promote Agri startups.

Mahindra & Mahindra signs MoU with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to conduct two Pilots under the Drone Didi Yojana. In this collaboration, Mahindra and MSDE will carry out the trial programs at National Skill Training Institutes (NST) in Hyderabad and Noida, focusing on training 500 women in specialized groups of 20 women each.