TRIFED, M/o Tribal Affairs embarks an All-Encompassing Digitisation drive to promote Tribal Commerce

TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs has embarked on an ‘all-encompassing digitisation drive’ to only promote tribal commerce at a time when all aspects of life have moved online. The drive also maps and links its village-based tribal producers and artisans to national and international markets by setting up state of art e- platforms benchmarked to … Read more

Statement by ECI

A report appearing in The Tribune today, i.e., 28th July 2020, titled “J&K polls after delimitation” is attributed to Shri G.C. Murmu, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor (LG), J&K. Similar statements of LG were earlier reported by The Hindu dated 18.11.2019; News18 dated 14.11.2019; Hindustan Times dated 26.6.2020 and Economic Times (ePaper) dated 28.7.2020. Election Commission takes … Read more

Second draft of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 placed in the public domain inviting suggestions

Second draft of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020, which has now been titled as ‘Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020’, has been uploaded on the website of Ministry of Defence (MoD) inviting suggestions/comments from the various stakeholders  and general public (https://mod.gov.in/dod/sites/default/files/Amend270720_0.pdf). It may be recalled that the first draft DPP 2020 was web hosted and … Read more

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh being handed over a Demand Draft and a Cheque as contribution to the PM Cares Fund by Bharatiya Yog Sansthan at New Delhi

Emphasising the point that COVID evoked worldwide interest in Yoga, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today that Yoga had already gained worldwide popularity after the declaration of “International Yoga Day” by the UNO at the behest of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and it found further steep rise in its popularity when even those … Read more

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through video conference in New Delhi today. Every year at the Annual Meeting, the Board of Governors meet to take key decisions that impact the Bank’s future. The discussions at … Read more

AYUSH Minister reviews arrangements at Covid Centre in AIIA

The Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, visited the COVID-19 Health Centre (CHC) at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Sarita Vihar, New Delhi today. The Minister reviewed the arrangements at the Centre for treatment of COVID-19 patients. He also interacted with the team of doctors and enquired about the wellbeing of … Read more

The Vice President calls Shri Jaipal Reddy a rare politician who stayed in political life for decades without compromising his ideological outlook and personality

The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today paid rich tributes to former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy and said he would always be remembered for his oratory, simplicity, down-to-earth attitude and unwavering commitment to principles. Releasing online a Telugu book, ‘Padi  Bhavajalalu”, a translation of the English book “Ten Ideologies- The great asymmetry between … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth to jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court Building of Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The inauguration is scheduled to take place through video-conference in presence of senior members of Judiciary from Mauritius and other dignitaries from both the countries. The building has … Read more

Distribution of food grains under PMGKAY-II started; Total 33.40 LMT food grains picked up by the States/UTs till now

After successful implementation of Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) from April to June 2020, the Government of India extended this scheme for another 5 months from July to November 2020. About 81 crore beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Antyodaya Ann Yojana (AAY) are being provided 5 Kgs of Rice/wheat … Read more

On mission mode, Railways pulls Freight traffic ahead of last year’s level inspite of COVID 19 related challenges

On mission mode, Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone of pulling freight traffic ahead of last year’s level inspite of COVID 19 related challenges. On 27 July 2020 the freight loading was 3.13 MT which is higher than last year for the same date.   It may be noted that Hon’ble Prime Minister had emphasized … Read more

Drip Irrigation: Small farmers meet big success in tribal hamlets of Udaipur

‘Project to be expanded to 500 farmers in 72 villages ’ Udaipur : 90 kilometers away from the Udaipur district headquarters, are some 20 villages in remote patches of Jhadol and Phalasiya panchayat samitis, a part of the Wakal river basin. The terrains are tough and hilly and houses are mostly made of mud with Kelu … Read more

MoU inked for enhancing farmers’ income through spice farming

Udaipur : Maharana Pratap University for Agriculture and Technology,  Udaipur has entered into an agreement with National Research Centre on Seed Spices (NRCSS) Ajmer to promote spice farming in the state. MPUAT V-C Narendra Singh Rathore and  Gopal Lal , DirectorNRCSS, Ajmer signed the MoU on Monday.  ” Collaboration, coordination and cooperation is essential for growth of … Read more

Al Ain Zoo Celebrated World Conservation Day

Al Ain Zoo celebrated World Conservation Day, which falls on July 28 each year and is an occasion to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources and habitats threatened by imbalances in the ecosystem and the depletion of natural resources. The only solution to these problems is to conserve resources by … Read more

Tamil Nadu reports 6972 new Covid-19 positive cases

As per the daily official bulletin, Chennai continues to show stable numbers although it still heads the list accounting for 1107 cases followed by Thiruvallur with 486 and Tirunelveli with 387. 88 deaths were reported on Tuesday – 24 of them in Chennai followed by 8 in Thiruvallur and 7 in Thoothukudi- taking the state’s … Read more

Help pouring in from friends of India to fight corona crisis

That goodwill is now being reciprocated by many countries, on Monday only Israel has sent medical researchers to collaborate with Indian scientists to help find a solution to fast track the Corona testing times from days and hours to few seconds only. Today French Ambassador in Delhi handed over several medical kits and advanced equipment … Read more

Covid 19 spread in Thiruvananthapuram rising unabated: Kerala CM

He said, at the state level when one person turns positive when 36  are tested,  in the capital,  it is one positive case for every 18 persons tested. Of the1167 positive cases reported in Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram alone accounted for 222. Other districts like Kottayam, Thrissur and Malappuram also crossed the 100-mark today. The Chief Minister was … Read more

Madras HC asks CBI to file status report on Thoothukudi custodial deaths case

The CB-CID which handled the investigations initially filed a status report before the court today. Mobile shop owner Jeyaraj and his son Bennix were arrested by police in Sathankulam town in Thoothukudi district for allegedly violating the lockdown on June 19. The father-son duo was allegedly tortured during police custody leading to their deaths three … Read more

Flood situation in Assam shows slight improvement

The number of district’s affected by the flood have come down to 21 as according to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) as on Tuesday.  At present nearly 20 lakh people are still affected by flood while one more death due to drowning was reported in Golaghat district taking the toll to 104. The number … Read more

FM Nirmala Sitharaman attends 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of AIIB

As lead speaker Sitharaman appreciated AIIB’s efforts for fast tracking financial assistance of about $10 Billion to its member countries including India to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Sitharaman mentioned about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative of creating a COVID-19 Emergency Fund for SAARC Nations and India’s efforts in supplying critical medical health kits to tackle the … Read more

VP M Venkaiah Naidu releases Telugu version of Jaipal Reddy’s book ‘Ten ideologies’

Releasing online a Telugu book, ‘Padi  Bhavajalalu”, a translation of the English book “Ten Ideologies- The great asymmetry between agrarianism and industrialism”, written by Shri Jaipal Reddy, the Vice President described the late leader as a rare politician, who was popular across the political spectrum. He stayed in public life for decades without ever compromising … Read more

Railway carries mini trucks to Bangladesh for first time

The first consignment of 51 TATA Ace Vehicles arrived at Benapole in Bangladesh on Friday. Confirming the arrival, Railway Advisor to the High Commision of India Anita Barik told Prasar Bharti Special Correspondent at Dhaka that the trucks arrived in Bangladesh loaded on 15 parcel vans. It covered a distance of more than 1400 kilometres … Read more

PM Modi to join brain-storming session with stakeholders of Banks & NBFCs

The topics on agenda include credit products & efficient models for delivery, financial empowerment through technology, prudential practices for stability and sustainability of financial sector. Banking sector plays an important role of in contributing to India’s economic growth through financing infrastructure, agriculture, local manufacturing including MSMEs. Financial inclusion can play a big role in financial … Read more

PM Modi, Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth to jointly inaugurate new SC Building of Mauritius

The inauguration is scheduled to take place through video-conference in presence of senior members of Judiciary from Mauritius and other dignitaries from both the countries. The building has been constructed with Indian grant assistance and will be the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis after Covid. The new Supreme … Read more

India tests more than 5 lakh per day for the 2nd day in a row

This is the outcome of the combined and focused efforts of Union and State/UT Governments on aggressive testing as the first important step in the early detection and isolation of COVID-19 positive cases. On 26th July, India tested a total of 5,15,000 samples and on 27th July, a total of 5,28,000 samples were tested. The … Read more

Police on alert in Bangladesh ahead of Eid-Ul-Azha

The officials of anti-terrorism unit told media that militants become active prior to festivals like Eid to attract publicity through terrorist acts. There are some reports in the media that the terrorist organisation ISIS has announced the formation of a new wing named ‘Bengal Ulayat’. Earlier on Friday, a crude IED exploded in the Purana … Read more

Karnataka Minister to launch massive drive to enhance immunity among citizens of Shimoga

As the pandemic continues to people’s affect lives alternate measure are being explored with alternate medicine as precaution against the virus. Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, K S Eswarappa, has pledged to help the citizens of Shivamogga in every possible manner during this unprecedented times. As part of this commitment, K S … Read more

Flood situation continues to be grim in 11 districts of Bihar

In all, 25 lakh population of 93 blocks in 11 districts are facing wrath of flood. Over 1.7 lakh people have been evacuated from the marooned areas. 29 relief centres and 703 community kitchens are being run in flood affected areas. SDRF and NDRF are engaged in the rescue and relief work. According to water … Read more

Bollywood actress Kumkum passes away

She was best known for her roles in films Mr. X in Bombay, Mother India, Son Of India, Kohinoor, Ujala, Naya Daur, Shreeman Funtoosh, Ek Sapera Ek Lutera, Ganga Ki Laharen, Raja Aur Runk, Aankhen, Lalkaar, Geet and Ek Kuwara Ek Kuwari. “Kabhi Aar Kabhi Past” was her popular song in Guru Dutt’s film Aar … Read more

India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) further improves and drops to 2.25%

This achievement is a result of effective implementation of containment strategy combined with house-to-house surveys, aggressive testing and standardized clinical management protocols based on holistic Standard of Care approach which ensured that hospitals were left unburdened with supervised home isolation for the asymptomatic patients. Under the guidance of Central government, State/UT governments have focused on … Read more

Malaysia’s Najib found guilty of corruption in first 1MDB case

The case has been widely seen as a test for Malaysia’s efforts to stamp out corruption and could have big political implications for the Southeast Asian nation. “After considering all evidence in this trial, I find that the prosecution has successfully proven its case beyond a resonable doubt,” Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Mohamad Nazlan … Read more

PM Hasina orders all out assistance as floods prolong in Bangladesh

Briefing media on Monday Cabinet Secretary Khandekar Anwarul Islam said that Prime Minister has instructed to take all measures to tackle the flood situation in view of its likely prolonged duration. The flood situation in Bangladesh continued to be grim as several major rivers in the country were flowing above the danger level. According to … Read more

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

“New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China,” Peters said in a statement. “If China in future shows adherence to the ‘one country, two systems’ framework then we could reconsider this decision.” Beijing imposed new legislation on the former British colony earlier this month despite the … Read more

Galaxy Unpacked August 2020 : Official Trailer #1

A whole new Galaxy Unpacked is coming soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to get exclusive and untold stories from the heart of Samsung Galaxy innovation and a peek inside where it all begins!   August 5, 2020. You don’t want to miss it!   Visit Samsung Newsroom India, http://www.samsung.com to watch the #SamsungEvent #SamsungUnpacked #Galaxy. … Read more

PM stresses on development of rural health infrastructure

Prime Minister said that apart from developing the physical infrastructure, the country has also managed to swiftly ramp up human resources including paramedics, ASHA workers, Anganwadis among others. He said, as health workers, they played a significant part in controlling the spread of the pandemic. He also spoke about the need to work on continuously … Read more

Second COVID-19 wave forces new travel curbs around the globe

In the United States, still dealing with its first wave as infection rates have climbed since June, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, became the most senior official to test positive. The White House said Trump had not interacted with him in days and was not at risk. Surges were reported in several … Read more

India’s largest tiger census sets Guinness world record

India now has nearly 70 per cent of the global tiger population. The event is expected to be joined by around 500 participants from across the country. The Minister is likely to launch the new website and Outreach Journal of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.   The Heads of the Governments of Tiger range countries … Read more

Efforts underway to increase COVID19 testing capacity to 10 lakh daily in coming weeks: PM

The Prime Minister was speaking at the launch of three high throughput COVID-19 testing facilities via video conferencing on Monday. These facilities are located at the National Institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research, at Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida. He said that these hi-tech testing facilities will boost the testing capacity by almost 10,000 daily … Read more

PM greets CRPF personnel on 82nd Raising Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the CRPF personnel on the 82nd Raising Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings to all @crpfindia personnel on the 82nd Raising Day of this outstanding Force. CRPF is at the forefront of keeping our nation safe. The courage and professionalism of this force are … Read more

India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) continues to improve and is 2.28%

The focused efforts of Centre and State/UT governments on early detection and isolation through aggressive testing and efficient clinical management of hospitalized cases have shown results with continuously falling Case Fatality Rate and improving Recovery Rate. With effective containment strategy, aggressive testing and standardized clinical management protocols based on holistic Standard of Care approach, the … Read more

47 Chinese apps banned in India and more apps under scrutiny

A month after banning 59 Chinese mobile applications, the government of India has reportedly banned 47 more apps with links to China. The 47 Chinese apps have been allegedly operating as “clones” of the previously banned apps, which means that they’ve also been banned by the government to ensure the safety and sovereignty of Indian … Read more