Month: July 2020

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy falls very likely to continue over East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal & Sikkim and northeastern states during next 5 days

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The National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said:   The Western end of the monsoon trough at mean sea level is near its normal position and eastern end is north of its normal position and extends upto 1.5 km above mean sea level. A cyclonic circulation … Read more

PM chairs meeting to review planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19, as and when the vaccine is available. Prime Minister noted that vaccination of India’s vast and diverse population will need to factor in issues including those related to management of medical supply chains, prioritization of … Read more

PM FME Scheme would leverage organic food production in north east to benefit food processing industry in the region: Rameswar Teli

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Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries has stated that the PM FME (PM Formalization of Micro Food processing Enterprises) scheme would leverage organic food production and the food processing industry in the North East states stand to benefit immensely. Addressing at the virtual launch of ‘Sapno ki Udaan’, Shri Teli said … Read more

DST-SERB in collaboration with INSA launches photo & film competition with the theme “Science through My Eyes”

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Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is organising a photo/painting and a one-minute-film competition. The competition aims to help people go beyond their discipline and see, understand, and appreciate science around them. A critical look will help in fostering and promoting the scientific spirit, interest in research and will … Read more

Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of May 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21

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The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of May 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:- The Government of India has received Rs.45,498 crore (2.03% of corresponding  BE 2020-21 of Total Receipts) upto May 2020 comprising Rs. 33,850 crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre),  Rs. … Read more