Economic Losses due to Pandemic in North Eastern States

The 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 said in a written reply in Lok Sabha today that Government of India has taken several measures to support the North Eastern State Governments, including Assam during the pandemic. … Read more

Investment in Atomic Energy

There are presently twenty-two (22) reactors with a capacity of 6780 MW in operation in the country. In addition, nine (9) reactors, with a total capacity of 6700 MW are presently under construction. The Government has also accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for twelve (12) more reactors with an aggregate capacity of 9000 MW … Read more

On-going developmental projects in Assam under the Ministry of DoNER

The details regarding the on-going projects in Assam under the Ministry of DoNER is as under: S.No Scheme Name No. of projects Approved Cost (Rs. in cr.) Total ReleaseĀ  (Rs. in cr.) 1 Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) 189 2286.49 1375.74 2 North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) 18 569.03 187.21 3 … Read more

U.S. COVID-19 cases exceed 6.62 million

The U.S. case count rose to 6,626,242, with the national death toll reaching 196,661 as of 19:22 Eastern Standard Time, according to the CSSE. Since the outbreak started in the United States, the federal government has been making attempts at political meddling in scientific research and reports of public health agencies and health experts, which … Read more