Month: November 2020
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches new Innova Crysta
Udaipur. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the new Innova Crysta presenting a bold design and practicality of an MPV elevating its unique personality. The new Innova Crysta is loaded with a host of unmatched features and a savvy new connected infotainment system. The new Innova Crysta gets a cooler & tougher … Read more
PM interacts with Tamil Nadu CM
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami and discussed the situation in the wake of the cyclone and heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Central teams are being sent to Tamil Nadu to assist in rescue and relief work. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressed condolence … Read more
PFC & REC extend Financial Assistance of Rs. 8520 Crore to STPL’s
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), India’s leading NBFC focused on the power sector and a PSU under Ministry of Power, along with REC Ltd. (REC) executed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SJVN Thermal (P) Ltd. (STPL) for Extending Term Loan of Rs. 8520.46 Crore for 2×660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project on 26th November 2020 at New Delhi. … Read more
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman holds 5th review meeting on CAPEX of CPSEs to boost expenditure in economy
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today held Video Conference with Secretaries of the Ministries of Power, Mines and Department of Atomic Energy and the CMDs of 10 CPSEs belonging to these Ministries, to review the capital expenditure (CAPEX) in this financial year. This was 5th in the ongoing series of meetings … Read more
Estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter (July-September) of 2020-21
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter (July-September) Q2 of 2020-21, both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices, along with the corresponding quarterly estimates of expenditure components of the GDP. 2. GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in Q2 … Read more
BIS standards revised for two wheeler helmets
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through S.O. 4252 (E) dated 26th November 2020 has issued the ‘Helmet for riders of Two Wheelers Motor Vehicles (Quality Control ) Order, 2020.’Protective Helmets for Two Wheeler Riders have been included under compulsory BIS certification and the publication of the Quality Control Order. As per the directions … Read more
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of October, 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of October, 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:- The Government of India has received ₹7,08,300 crore (31.54% of corresponding BE 2020-21 of Total Receipts) upto October, 2020 comprising ₹ 5,75,697 crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre), ₹1,16,206 … Read more
Dr Harsh Vardhan digitally addresses the students of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfaretoday digitally addressed the students of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) . At the outset, Dr Vardhan welcomed the students and extended his gratitude for inviting him to interact with the budding journalists. Dr Vardhan stated, “Media being the fourth pillar of democracy plays very … Read more
National Organ Donation Day celebrated in Health Ministry
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired multiple eventsto mark National Organ Donation Day. Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressed CRPF jawans on an event to mark the culmination of a massive voluntary campaign that was launched by CRPF on 14th August this year to bring awareness about organ donation among its … Read more
Trifed of m/o tribal affairs and state of Goa to implement ‘Goatribal plan’
TRIFEDunder Ministry of Tribal Affairs held a virtual meeting on 26th November with Goa Administration to finalize the Goa Tribal Development Plan. The virtual meeting was chaired by Parimal Rai, Chief Secretary of Goa, and was attended by Mr. Reddy, Principal Secretary, Tribal, Mr. Subhash Chandra, PCCF, Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and senior officials of … Read more
Basmati Export Development Foundationdecides to organize Workshop with stakeholders for increasing the share of Organic Basmati Rice
Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) is a registered society founded by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. BEDF has set up state of the art laboratory with facilities for DNA finger printing for variety identification of Basmati Rice and testing of pesticide residues, aflatoxins and … Read more
Union Education Minister releases a compilation of initiatives by School Education Department during COVID-19 pandemic
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually released a compilation of initiatives undertaken by School Education Department during COVID-19 pandemic here today. The Minister noted that in the year 2020-21, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented public health emergency, affecting almost all countries and territories globally. He further said that the pandemic has led … Read more
Very encouraging response from pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry to PLI Schemes Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices so far
Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for Bulk Drugs and PLI Scheme for Medical Devices have shown a very encouraging response from the pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry. The PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs has received 247 registrations across all four categories of products out of which a maximum of 136 applicants will be … Read more
Single point information source on Climate Action “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal” launched
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekartoday launchedthe “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal”. Expressing happiness over the web portal launch, Javadekar said portal will be a “single point Information resource” which provides information on the different climate initiatives taken by various Line Ministries enabling users to access updated status on these initiatives. Javadekar … Read more
Union Education Minister virtually addresses a webinar on National Education Policy for Holistic Development: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward
Union Education Minister virtually addressed a webinar on National Education Policy for Holistic Development: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward, organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Jawaharlal Nehru University, (JNU) in joint collaboration with Research for Resurgence Foundation (RRF) today. As many as 125 people participated in the webinar from across India and abroad. … Read more
Prime Minister Speaks to the UK PM Mr Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, His Excellency Mr. Boris Johnson. The two leaders exchanged thoughts about the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and reviewed the promising cooperation between India and UK in the area of vaccine development and manufacturing. The leaders reiterated their … Read more
DGGI Gurugram arrests one for illegally manufacturing and supplying cigarettes and tax evasion
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) Gurugram Zonal Unit (GZU), Haryana has arrested one Sh. Satyender Sharma resident of Haryana on charges of manufacturing and supplying illegally manufactured cigarettes without the requisite tax paying documents and without payment of applicable GST and cess. It became apparent from the investigation conducted till date, that Sh … Read more
Tariff Notification No. 109/2020-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes& Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient to do so, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of … Read more
India’s renewable energy growth unparallel in the world with continuous support from States : says Shri R.K.Singh at CM’s Plenary session of 3rd Global Re-Invest
“India has done exemplary work in the space of renewable energy and running the largest energy access expansion plan. We have connected every household, connected whole country into one integrated grid and we are the only G20 nation which has been able to keep the temperatures within 2 degree by its actions” said R.K.Singh, Minister, … Read more
Talks Between Defence Ministers of India and Vietnam
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence of Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. General Ngo Xuan Lich held bilateral talks via video-conferencing, today. During the talks, both Ministers reaffirmed the strong India-Vietnam Defence cooperation which is a key pillar of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. They discussed various ongoing projects and … Read more
PM condoles loss of lives due to hospital fire in Rajkot
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a hospital fire in Rajkot. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Extremely pained by the loss of lives due to a hospital fire in Rajkot. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate tragedy. … Read more
70% of India’s Active Caseload from Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh
The Active Caseload of India stands at 4,55,555 today. Present contribution of Active Caseload to India’s total positive cases is 4.89%. About 70% (69.59%) of the total Active Cases is contributed by eight States/UT i.e. Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. Maharashtra leads the tally with 87,014 total active COVID cases, as of today. Kerala … Read more
Public comments invited for proposed rules on registering vintage vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published GSR 734 (E) dated 25 Nov 2020 seeking comments and suggestions in regards to Amendment to CMVR 1989 relating to Vintage Motor Vehicles. Through this notification the Ministry intends to formalize the registration process of the Vintage Motor Vehicles. There are no existing rules for regulating … Read more
Public suggestions invited for notifying rules for registering nominees of motor vehicle owners
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments from public and all stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to facilitate the owner of the vehicle for nominating a person (Nominee in RC). The draft notification GSR 739 (E) dated 26th November 2020 has been published by … Read more
Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines issued to regulate shared mobility and reducing traffic congestion and pollution
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 as per the requirements and provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and further as per the amended Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The objectives of issuing these guidelines include: • Regulating shared mobility and reducing traffic … Read more
Vice President calls for mass movement to promote digital literacy in the country
The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for a mass movement to promote digital literacy and urged all technological and educational institutions to play a leading role in that endeavor. Virtually launching ‘Adi Shankara Digital Academy’ at Kaladi, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, the Vice President said that information is the main … Read more
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhanlays foundation stone for CBG plant in Bagalkot district of Karnataka;
Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan today laid the foundation stone for the Leafiniti Bioenergy’s CBG plant in Bagalkot district of Karnataka,through video conference. This plant will utilize 200 TPD of press mud and will be commissioned at the estimated cost of about 42 crores. This will generate about 10.2 TPD … Read more
Special Multi-Media Exhibition on the Constitution Day at Kevadia draws appreciation of Parliamentarians and Legislators.
Even as India celebrated the 71st Constitution Day with enthusiasm with nation-wide reading of the Preamble led by the President Ram Nath Kovind, a Special Exhibition on the Constitution Day at Kevadia in Gujarat, drew appreciation of Parliamentarians and Legislators. This Exhibition, organized by the Bureau of Outreach Communication of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration … Read more
Thaawarchand Gehlot E-Inaugurates ADIP Camp to Provide Aids & Assistive Devices to 3551 Divyangjan and 596 Senior Citizens at Nagaon, Assam
Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment toady e-inaugurated through video conference an inaugural Camp for free distribution of Aids & Assistive devices at Block level among the identified 3551 Divyangjans under ADIP Scheme and to 596 Senior citizens under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana of Government of India at Nagaon city of Assam. The … Read more
Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2011-12=100) for October, 2020
The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is releasing Index of Eight Core Industries for the Month of October, 2020. 2. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 124.2 in October,2020, which declined by 2.5 (provisional) per cent as compared to the Index of October, 2019.Its cumulative … Read more
Community boycott- 200 voters from Chittorgarh village refrain from voting
Udaipur : Some 200 villagers of Chhota Kheda revenue village under Begu block of Chittorgarh district, refrained from exercising their voting rights for the second consecutive elections. Earlier these people boycotted the gram panchayat polls and this time did not cast votes for electing the Zila Parishad member from the area. The villagers said the village … Read more
Leopard which knew tactic to avert trap, fall in special cage
Udaipur : After forty days of an incident where a leopard had mauled to death a woman in Kewde-ki-Naal area under Savina police station limits, the forest department managed to trap it on Friday. According to the forest officials, the leopard had been visiting the cages frequently and despite getting inside, the animal managed to come out safely … Read more
Villagers pluck away onion plants from KVK farm in Dungarpur
Udaipur : Anticipating limited stock of the onion plants that were put on sale at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Faloj under Dovda police station limits of Dungarpur District, hundreds of villagers who had gathered to purchase, uprooted them from the field and went away. Before the KVK staff could understand anything or stop the villagers,the plants … Read more
IIT Madras Wins the Fifth Edition of Samsung E.D.G.E. Campus Program, FMS Delhi is Runner-up
Mr. Ken Kang, President & CEO, Samsung SWA Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, concluded the fifth edition of its pan-India campus program Samsung E.D.G.E., with over 5,200 of the brightest students from 20 top institutions across India participating. Team The Secret Society from IIT Madras, comprising Guhan Narayanan, Mukund … Read more
