Month: October 2020

“The Tribes India e-marketplace, India’s largest handicraft and organic products marketplace, is yet another pathbreaking initiative to transform tribal lives and livelihoods. I am happy that despite the pandemic, the team of TRIFED Warriors have made sure that the main objective of socio-economic development of tribal people by way of marketing has been adapted to … Read more

Indian Embassy in China celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with fervor at a joyous event organized by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre. On the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’, Ambassador Vikram Misri garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at popular Jintai park in Beijing which also houses Jintai Art Museum. Prasar Bharati Special … Read more

These organizations are spread across 30 districts of Nepal, including remote districts. A press statement from the Embassy of India in Nepal today said that gifting of ambulances and school buses is part of  “India’s continued support for the efforts of Nepal to strengthen health services, particularly emergency medical services and also facilitates easy physical … Read more

Addressing a virtual press conference in New Delhi on Thursday, Railway Board Chairman and CEO V K Yadav said, Ministry of Railways conducted meetings with the general managers of zones and instructed them to speak with local administrations and review the status of coronavirus. He said, they have been asked to give a report after which … Read more

Many virtual events are being organised in view of Covid-19 pandemic. A Sarva Dharma Prarthana Sabha was organised at Rajghat, the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi in the National Capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Bapu at the Rajghat. Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary is also observed as the International Day of non-violence. The … Read more

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has issued the following message to the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. In his message the President has said, “On the occasion of 151st anniversary of our Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, I pay homage to him on behalf of our grateful nation. On 2nd October … Read more

The indigenously developed Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired today on 1st Oct 2020 defeating a target located at longer range. The test was conducted from MBT Arjun at KK ranges (ACC&S) Ahmednagar in continuation of successful trial done on 22nd Sep 2020. The ATGM employs a tandem HEAT warhead to defeat … Read more

Western Railway has announced superfast special trains from October 1. The trains — Ajmer-Bandra Terminus and Udaipur-Bandra Terminus — would pass through Ratlam railway station and other railway stations of the division. These trains would be fully reserved. Reservation would be required for travelling in general coach too. According to railway press release, 02996/02995 Ajmer–Bandra … Read more

Shri Apurva Chandra who belongs to the 1988 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Maharashtra Cadre assumed charge as new Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment here today. Prior to this he was serving as Special Director General, Defence Acquisition, Ministry of Defence, a position where he played a key role in contributing towards … Read more

The gross GST revenue collected in the month of September, 2020 is ₹ 95,480 crore of which CGST is ₹ 17,741 crore, SGST is ₹ 23,131 crore, IGST is ₹ 47,484 crore (including ₹ 22,442 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is ₹7,124 crore (including ₹ 788 crore collected on import of goods). … Read more

Representing India at the United Nations(UN) Biodiversity Summit on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar, said that as we are approaching the end of the UN Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 there is an urgent need to accelerate action to conserve biodiversity. … Read more

Over the past few days, a state sponsored malicious social media disinformation campaign has been run by Pakistan against the Indian Army and in particular against Lt Gen Taranjit Singh, a senior officer posted in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Having failed consistently to incite religion-based disaffection within the country, Pakistan, in a desperate … Read more

During the current pandemic management, medical resources are under extreme strain. However, Indian Army is committed to ensure quality medicare to veterans. A number of veterans and families are presently under treatment in Service hospitals pan-India. No ECHS member who is entitled treatment in Service Hospital are being denied admission when referred by the ECHS … Read more

Dr.  Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare restated commitment of the Government to healthy ageing today on the occasion of International Day for Older Persons. Every year 1st October is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons, as declared by United Nations, to recognize, enable and expand the contributions of older people … Read more

Just like in case of climate studies, astronomers need information of the behaviour of the Sun in the past to predict how it will behave in the future. A critical parameter of the behaviour is the magnetic field which keeps varying and governs the long-time changes in the Sun.    Technology today has enabled direct … Read more

Hong Kong police in a tweet said that they were arrested for an illegal gathering for which permission was not granted. Protestors chanted pro-democracy slogans even as Chief Executive Carrie Lam participated in National Day ceremony amid tight security. Police had banned the protest, citing restrictions owing to pandemic on group gatherings and violence at … Read more

Dr. Harsh Vardhan spoke of  the National Programme for the Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE) which is aimed to deliver comprehensive, affordable and  quality geriatric care services at primary and secondary levels; “outpatient services from district hospital to health & wellness centres, minimum 10 bedded geriatric wards at all district hospitals, rehabilitation services down … Read more

The SAI had already opened up the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (KSSR) in New Delhi for the NRAI core group as well as the developmental group and Khelo India shooters.   SAI also understands the requirement of a dedicated camp for shooters preparing for the Olympics and has principally agreed to the coaching camp for … Read more

With a very high number of COVID patients recovering every single day, India’s steady trend of posting high level of daily recoveries also continues. 85,376 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. India’s total recoveries stands at 52,73,201 today. Higher number of single day recoveries have resulted in continuous increase in the national recovery rate, … Read more

Starting from Thursday, States and Union Territories have been directed not to impose any local lockdown outside Containment Zones without prior consultation with the Central Government.   There will also be no restriction on Inter-State and Intra-State movement of goods and persons as well.   All activities have been permitted outside containment zones barring International … Read more

  Samsung, India’s most trusted brand and largest consumer electronics brand, has launched a range of ‘Back to Business’ solutions for retail as well as commercial establishments. These new solutions include outdoor displays and video conferencing solutions that will help businesses resume normal operations and work smartly, integrating safety measures as well as addressing remote … Read more