Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC taps Indian Palm Industry
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has rolled out a unique project to produce Neera and Palmgur which has huge potential to create employment in the country […]
Year: 2020
General
NHAI expedites settlement of claims through Conciliation
As per Arbitration Act 2015 and its amendment in 2019, all the arbitration disputes are to be settled within a period of 12~18 months. However, the possibility of resolution of claims within 12 months is very less, as it involves various procedures. […]
General
Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities started in Ranchi
The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot and Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda inaugurated the “Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), located inside Namkum Block Office, Khijri, Ranchi today. […]
General
Sports Ministry to establish Khelo India State Centres in 8 states
The Sports Ministry is all set to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the ministry’s flagship, Khelo India Scheme. One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, with an effort to create a robust sporting ecosystem in the entire country. […]
General
Jal Shakti Ministry requires 82000Cr to achieve drinking water security
The Chairman, Shri N. K. Singh and Members of the 15th Finance Commission today had a meeting with Shri Gajendra Singh, Minister of Jal Shakti and his team of officers on the issue of FC grants to Rural Local Bodies for provisions of drinking water & sanitation services . […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Sanitary Napkins are available for Rs. 1/- per pad at Janaushadi Kendras
Keeping in view the present scenario as a social drive Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin is being made available in more than 6300 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojna -PMBJP Kendras across the country at a minimum price of Rs.1/-per pad. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
382 LMT wheat and 119 LMT paddy procured for the Central pool
Procurement of wheat from farmers by Government agencies has touched an all-time record figure on 16.06.2020, when total procurement for the Central pool reached 382 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) surpassing the earlier record of 381.48 LMT achieved during 2012-13. This has been accomplished during the trying times of Covid-19 pandemic when the whole country was under lockdown. […]
Foreign Relations
India to send Tri-Service contingent for Russia’s 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, there will be a military parade in Moscow to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar warns China on serious impact on the bilateral relationship
EAM underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister calls on Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau
The leaders updated each other about the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic in their countries, and also discussed the possibilities of international collaboration to address the health and economic crisis. […]
Foreign Relations
Pakistan CdA summoned and demarched on the abduction and torture of Indian High Commission Officials
PAK CdA summoned and A strong protest lodged on the issue of the abduction and torture of two officials of the High Commission of India in Islamabad by Pakistan security agencies […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Atmanirbhar Steel to reduce Import dependency
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has stressed on enhancing domestic steel usage in the country and reducing import dependence for meeting oil & gas sector’s steel requirements. […]
General
Tripura gets 191Cr to implement Jal Jeevan Mission
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Shekhawat in his letter to Chief Minister of Tripura Shri Biplab Kumar Deb expressed his happiness that the State has planned to provide 100% Functional Household Tap Connection by 2023 under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt to provide uninterrupted supply of Fertilizers during Kharif season
To ensure adequate supply of Fertilizers to farmer Community during Kharif sowing season Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D V Sadananada Gowda held a meeting with all the stake holders of Fertilizer industry through Video conference today. […]
Health Care
This International Yoga Day, it is “Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family”
In context of the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, slowdown in daily activities and restrictions on the movement of people, this year’s observance of International Day of Yoga will aim to highlight the health-building and stress-relieving aspects of Yoga. […]
General
Indian Gas Exchange: online delivery-based gas trading platform launched
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform, in an e-ceremony today. IGX will be a delivery-based trading platform for delivery of natural Gas. […]
General
Shekhawat writes to Karnataka CM BSY for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Union Minister of Jal Shakti has congratulated the Chief Minister of Karnataka for efficient handling of the CoVid-19 situation while writing in connection with implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the State. […]
Business
Multi location claim settlement launched by EPFO
Taking a big leap towards ensuring uniform standards of service delivery across the country and optimum utilisation of its workforce during COVID-19 Pandemic, EPFO has recently launched a multi-location claim settlement facility. This facility will bring a paradigm shift by allowing EPFO offices to settle online claims from any of its regional offices, across the country. […]
General
Call Centres for COVID -19 Public Grievances and Interaction Launched
Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the “Feedback Call Centres on Public Grievances” and interacted live with citizens whose grievances have been successfully redressed on the COVID-19 National Monitor for Public Grievances. […]
General
Divyangjan to get assistive aids & devices through virtual platform
Amidst the prevailing unprecedented situation faced by the society due to Pandemic COVID-19, special measures have been taken by Government of India so that the benefit of welfare scheme for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) continue uninterrupted. […]
Foreign Relations
HIL India supplies insecticides to Iran for Locust Control Programme
HIL (India) Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and one of the leading manufacturer of insecticides in the country has supplied 25MT Malathion 95% ULV to Iran under Government-to-Government initiative for Locust Control Programme […]
Foreign Relations
India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence as Founding Member
India today joined the league of leading economies including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore to launch the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI or Gee-Pay). […]
Finance
e-Office implementation in all CGST and Customs offices
Shri M. Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes, and Customs (CBIC) launched the e-Office application in over 500 CGST and Customs offices across India here today. […]
Business
Connecting AgroForestry farmers to industry on cards
A webinar was organized on 13th June 2020 to discuss ways and means to connect agroforestry farmers to industry and sensitize implementing States to assist farmers in making the correct choice of species. […]
Foreign Relations
India gives Nepal NRs. 37.23 million for Sanitation Facility at Pashupati Temple
A MoU was signed between the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Nepal and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the construction of Sanitation facility within the Pashupati Area Temple Complex under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri development partnership […]
Foreign Relations
Santosh Jha appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Belgium
Shri Santosh Jha, current Ambassador to Uzbekistan has been appointed as the next Ambassador to Belgium […]
Foreign Relations
INS Kesari Returns to Mauritius to pickup Medical Personnel
As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari returned to Port Louis, Mauritius, on 14 June 2020, to embark the Indian Navy Medical Team, which was disembarked during her last visit to Port Louis on 23 May 2020. […]
Health Care
CIMAP announces a photography competition on medicinal and aromatic plants
Medicinal and aromatic plants have always grabbed public attention. Some of them are incredibly beautiful and some are not commonly found. […]
Health Care
New drug for amoebiasis in the offing
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans. […]
Corona Virus
Prime Minister reviews India’s fight against Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed meeting with senior ministers and officials to review India’s response to Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting reviewed the national level status and preparation in the context of the pandemic. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Private investment needs to increase in the agri sector: tomar
Shri Tomar emphasizes that progress in the agriculture sector will help in making the country self-reliant; the COVID crisis has shown that Indian farmers are capable of overcoming any difficult situation
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Agriculture & Commodities
BARC makes High quality, cost-effective face masks
High quality Face mask has been developed at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai which is affiliated to Department of Atomic Energy. The mask was developed using HEPA filter and is expected to be cost-effective also. […]
Health Care
Submission Deadline for the ‘My Life, My Yoga’ Video Blogging Contest extended till 21st June, 2020
The last date for submission of the entries for the video blogging contest ‘My Life, My Yoga’ recently announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been extended till 21st June, 2020. […]
General
JJM in action in the remote village of Arunachal Pradesh
This is a powerful image depicting transportation of pipes to the remote Hiba village in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, where the only available means of transportation (earthern road) in fair weather is used. U […]
General
Gadkari denies reports related to reduction of MSP
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has vehemently denied the reports in a section of media which have falsely quoted him as having said that MSP is likely to be reduced. […]
Corona Virus
Aarogyapath website launched for the healthcare supply chain
A CSIR National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal aarogyapath website aims to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies […]
Business
Indian Defense Manufacturers get 4months extension from MoD
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended the delivery period for all existing capital acquisition contracts with the Indian vendors by four months due to supply chain disruptions arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
General
Mumbai gets State-of-the-art Flood Warning System
Mumbai will soon be able to predict floods before they happen, helping protect property and save lives
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Finance
GST Council makes recommendations on Law & Procedures
The 40th GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman through video conferencing here today . The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur besides Finance Ministers of States & UTs and senior officers of the Ministry of Finance& States/ UTs. […]
General
Need to eradicate Child Labour and protect their Rights: Gangwar
On the World Day against Child Labour on June 12, 2020 the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) and the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), New Delhi organized a National Stakeholder Webinar on “COVID-19: Protect Children From Child Labour, Now More Than Ever”. […]
Technology
North East States to get e-office: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh today advised to set up e-office in all 8 North Eastern States in a stipulated timeframe. […]
Business
Ship Repair facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get extra funds
Ministry of Shipping has approved the Revised Cost estimate of an amount of Rs. 123.95 crore for augmenting Ship Repair facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. […]
Technology
NHAI becomes first construction sector org. to go Fully Digital
As one of the biggest reform, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has gone ‘Fully Digital’, with the launch of unique cloud based and Artificial Intelligence powered Big Data Analytics platform – Data Lake and Project Management Software […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium to create 10000 FPOs
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar asserts that Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) has the important responsibilty of formation of 10000 FPOs and strenghthening of the e-NAM platform […]
Foreign Relations
Modi calls on H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and thanks for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian citizens from Tanzania […]
Foreign Relations
Lao PM thanks Modi for India’s support in Lao’s development programmes
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Excellency Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Lao’s development programmes, in capacity building and for scholarships […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry launches Sahakar Mitra
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme, an initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation
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Education
NIPER ranked among top ten Pharma Institutes
Brand NIPER shines again: makes its place in top ten institutes of Higher Education in pharma category
In National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) NIPER, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad gets 3rd, 5th and 8th Rank respectively […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Revival 5 Fertilizers Plants on cards: Mandaviya
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting with officers of Department of Fertilizers on the progress of revival of 5 Fertilizers plants through video conference . […]
Business
Quality products and services shall define Indias future: Goyal
Shri PiyushGoyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry has said that Quality is going to define India’s future. Aatmanirbhar Bharat will grow and prosper on the basis of quality indigenous products and services […]