He said that hand sanitisers will be used and social distancing maintained at the polling booths. The chairman said voters have already been informed that they will be allowed to use their own pens to mark their preferences. Around 1.6 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise to elect a 225-member parliament. Sri … Read more
He said this in a tweet in response to Israel President Reuven Rivlin’s best wishes to India on the occasion of Friendship Day yesterday.
The sessions, titled Fit India Talks, will premiere today in the presence of Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju along with badminton star PV Sindhu and Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri. A host of leading sports celebrities will be sharing their experiences of childhood, stories on how they … Read more
Union Health Ministry said, eVIN is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. This is being implemented under National Health Mission by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to provide real-time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage temperatures across all cold chain points in … Read more
The policy aims to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme. The DPEPP-2020 is envisaged as overarching guiding document of Defence Ministry to provide a focused, structured and significant thrust to defence production capabilities of the country for self-reliance and exports. Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 has marked out clear goals and objectives to be undertaken by … Read more
On this occasion, sisters tie colorful rakhi around the wrist of their brothers and pray for their prosperity, health and well-being. In return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters and present them gifts. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the people … Read more
In Muzaffarpur, an embankment of Tirhut canal breached in Mohammadpur Kothi Panchayat area inundating several adjoining villages of the district. Similarly, a ring bund was breached at Birne village under Kewati block of Darbhanga district. Relief and rescue operations are in full swing as over 55 lakh people spread over 14 districts are reeling … Read more
Markets, shops and Shopping malls will operate only upto 8 p.m. They are also required to observe all the health related guidelines issued by the government. The commercial outlets will ensure temperature checking, handwashing, sanitizing and vehicle disinfecting services for people visiting their premises. The social distancing norms are also to be observed. Wearing masks … Read more
Mr Pompeo said that Chinese apps like TikTok are an issue for US national security and the privacy of Americans. He said TikTok and other Chinese software companies operating in the US, such as WeChat, feed personal data on American citizens directly to the Chinese Communist Party. Mr Pompeo said, the data that companies like … Read more
The remarkable feat has been achieved by the State and Union Territory governments under the guidance of Centre for management of COVID-19.
During a brief interactive session, the nurses offered rakhis to the President and also narrated their experience in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The President felicitated them and described them as saviours who are not only saving lives but also risking their own lives in the line of duty. President Kovind said, such commitment … Read more
This is pursuant to the key strategy followed by State/UT governments under the guidance of Centre for management of COVID-19 to “Test aggressively, Track efficiently and Isolate and Treat promptly”. Effective implementation of this approach has led to ramping up the testing capacity across the country and facilitated widespread COVID testing of people. With 3,81,027 … Read more
Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced exclusive Onam offers for its televisions, refrigerators, smart ovens, washing machines and air conditioners. These exciting offers, coupled with bundled deals, attractive finance schemes with up to 15% cash back, and easy EMIs of as low as INR 990, and a cash back up to … Read more
Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced exclusive Independence Day offers for its televisions, refrigerators, smart ovens, washing machines and air conditioners. These exciting offers, coupled with bundled deals, attractive finance schemes with up to 15% cash back, and easy EMIs of as low as INR 990, will be valid till August … Read more
Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said that voters will however be required to remove the mask and verify their identity at the polling booth. He said that hand sanitisers will be used and social distancing maintained at the polling booths. The chairman said voters have already been informed that they will be allowed to use their … Read more
The flood affected population has also increased to 53 lakh 70 thousand. So far, about four lakh people have been evacuated from the flood affected areas. 31 teams of NDRF and SDRF are engaged in relief and rescue operations. Additional Secretary of Disaster Management Department Ramchandra-Du said that 27 thousand people are staying in the … Read more
The approval for conducting phase 2 and 3 clinical trials by the SII was granted by DCGI Dr VG Somani late last night after a thorough evaluation based on the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19. The expert panel at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) had on Friday recommended granting permission … Read more
The BSE Sensex was trading 304 points or 0.81 per cent lower at 37,303; while the NSE Nifty was down 77 points or 0.70 per cent at 10,996. In the previous session, the 30-share Sensex ended 129 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 37,607, while the NSE Nifty fell 29 points or … Read more
It also includes 20 thousand 324 crore collected on import of goods and cess is seven thousand 265 crore rupees. Finance Ministry said, the government has settled 23 thousand 320 crore rupees to CGST and 18 thousand 838 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. The total revenue earned by Central Government and the … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the Bhoomi Pujan on Wednesday. Meanwhile, pious soil and water from all the major religious sites, places of national importance and sacred rivers of the nation are reaching Ayodhya. Thousands of urns from all over the country are reaching Ayodhya for Bhoomi Poojan. They contain water and … Read more
The so-called Apple Fire that broke out Friday near the city of San Bernardino has so far charred more than 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares), sending up columns of smoke visible from far away. It was so smoky that authorities declared an air quality alert Saturday evening. At least 2,600 homes and nearly 7,800 people were … Read more
It said, a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal and move into Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and then to central Maharashtra and Gujarat, bringing heavy rainfall. Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal may also receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. A monsoon trough is likely to shift southwards … Read more
On this occasion, sisters tie colorful rakhi around the wrist of their brothers and pray for their prosperity, health and well-being. In return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters and present them gifts. Rakhis made by Indian companies and Self Help Groups have completely replaced Chineses products this year. Shopkeepers and people have … Read more
“I didn’t think I would make it round the last two corners,” admitted the world champion. The front left tyre of his Mercedes had delaminated and deflated on his final lap, leaving the six-time world champion to nurse his car to the finish as second-placed Max Verstappen hunted him down. “(Teammate) Valtteri (Bottas) was really … Read more
The successful mission, carried out jointly by SpaceX and NASA, demonstrated that the United States once again has the capacity to send its astronauts to space and bring them back. SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour’s four main parachutes gently floated down to the water after the vessel landed off the coast of Pensacola at 2:48 pm … Read more
He said TikTok and other Chinese software companies operating in the US, such as WeChat, feed personal data on American citizens directly to the Chinese Communist Party. For years the US has put up with this because Americans felt “we’re having fun with it,” Pompeo said. “President Trump has said, ‘Enough,’ and we’re going to … Read more
Six months after the World Health Organization declared a global emergency, the virus has killed more than 687,000 people since it first emerged in China late last year. Fresh clusters have been reported in countries that had previously brought their outbreaks under control, forcing governments to reimpose lockdown measures despite worries over further economic fallout. … Read more
This is expected to provide the patients psychological support. Though mobile phones are allowed in hospital wards, the letter was issued following some representation from the kin of patients alleging that mobile phones are not being allowed by the hospital administrations. In the letter to the Principal Secretaries of health and medical education of States … Read more
The workers under the banner of different trade unions were on strike for the past few days demanding assurance from the Government that the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo port will not be given to India. The strike had crippled operations at the Colombo port which is one of the biggest in the … Read more
The Swachh Bharat mission has focused on rural and urban areas separately and played a crucial role in ensuring sanitation in the country. Since the launch of the mission in 2014, more than 10 crore individual toilets have been constructed across the country and as a result, rural areas in all the States have declared … Read more
The meeting was organised to give a final shape to the schedule and discuss other arrangements for the eagerly-awaited event to be held in the UAE this year. Taking note of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India, the IPL GC decided to stage the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the matches will … Read more
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, complimented the superannuated staff for their dedicated services and valuable contribution to Railways. Union Minister Piyush Goyal urged all to continue to perform acts which can benefit society at large and further enrich the process of nation building. The staff getting superannuated thanked Mr Goyal for attending the event and making … Read more
The guidelines state that before planning to travel, all travelers should submit a self declaration form on the online portal – newdelhiairport.in at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel. They should also give an undertaking on the portal that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days. This includes 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their … Read more
Vice President wrote “I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Across India and worldwide, the sacred bonds between brothers and sisters are honoured on Raksha Bandhan day.” Vice President also said that, “this festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection … Read more
BJP President J P Nadda, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, TMC President and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and others have wished good health for HM Amit Shah. Several Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal, Prakash … Read more
The meeting is reportedly attended by top BCCI brass, including President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah among others. The tournament, forced out of the country due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic, will be held from September 19 to November 8. Meanwhile, Indian cricketers including ODI captain Mithali Raj have welcomed BCCI President Sourav Ganguly’s … Read more
According to the depositories data, a net sum of Rs 7,563 crore rupees was invested in equities while Rs 4,262 crore were withdrawn by FPIs in July. The net investment during the month stood at Rs 3,301 crore. In the previous month, FPIs put in a net Rs 24,053 crore in Indian markets.
This is the highest number of recoveries in a single day since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country. With this, the recovery rate has improved to 65.43 per cent. The case fatality rate has further declined to 2.13 per cent. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry said, a total of 11,45,629 people have … Read more
In a programme organised at the unique initiative of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on the eve of RakshaBandhan festival on Monday, Self Help Groups (SHGs) from the eight North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, … Read more
Over 55 lakh people spread over 14 districts are reeling under the impact of devastating floods. The worst affected is Darbhanga where about 17 lakh people have been affected. The other affected districts are Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Sitamarhi and East Champaran. People who are living in low lying areas of Darbhanga and Samastipur have been advised … Read more
The agency has so far arrested 10 people in the case of smuggling of gold through diplomatic baggage addressed to the UAE consulate in Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram. During searches, two hard disks, one tablet computer, eight mobile phones, six SIM cards, one digital video recorder and five DVDs were seized, besides various documents including bank … Read more
The program named as Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country. The pilot project will be launched soon and upon full-fledged implementation of the project, thousands of jobs will be created in the Agarbatti industry. Under the scheme, KVIC will provide Automatic … Read more
The World Bank has approved a dollar 202 million additional financing for the modern food storage facilities project in Bangladesh. The financing will help increase the storage capacity of Bangladesh’s grain reserves by 5.35 lakh tons for 4.5 million households, said a World Bank Press release. The project will support construction of eight modern grain … Read more
With this, the recovery rate has improved to 65.43 per cent. The case fatality rate of coronavirus has further declined to 2.13 per cent. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry today said, a total of 11 lakh 45 thousand 629 people have recovered in the country so far. In the last 24 hours, 54 thousand … Read more
Shekhawat sought to know how Dr Raghavan went door to door spreading awareness about rain water harvesting. He also assured to meet him during his next visit to Chennai and to help him further his activities. Dr Raghavan expressed that the call from Delhi had him pleasantly surprised as he had never spoken to any … Read more
With 51,225 patients cured and discharged, India’s total recoveries from COVID-19 have touched 11,45,629. With the highest ever single day increase in recovered patients in the last 24 hours, the recovery rate has seen a high of 65.44%. This means that more and more COVID-19 patients are getting cured and discharged. Coordinated implementation of COVID-19 … Read more
And then, these numbers need to be used to predict healthcare inventory requirements in every district of the nation. How does one use models for these estimates when the inputs to the models could be rampant with uncertain parameters? Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute under Department of Science … Read more
Active cases: 5,67,730 Cured/Discharged: 11,54,629 Death: 37,364
The meeting will take place at Moldo on the Chinese side of the LAC. This is the fifth Corps commander level meeting between India and China since the stand off began in May.
Election commission has said all types of campaign activities, including meetings, distributing handbills, displaying posters, and banners will not be permitted during the ‘silent period’ which comes into effect 48 hours before the election. Around 1.6 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise to elect a 225-member parliament. This is also the first … Read more