Varanasi Airport facilitates movement of over 1800 kgs of Vaccine shipment

Varanasi Airport has been actively contributing in the movement of COVID patients, Medicine and essential equipment in and out of Varanasi. Scheduled and non-scheduled flights are handled most professionally at Varanasi airport giving due care and importance to laid down government norms and protocols. The airport facilitated movement of more than 1800 kgs of Vaccine … Read more

India reports 1 Lakh Daily New Cases, lowest in 61 days

India has reported 1,00,636 New Cases in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest in the last two months.The country has recorded less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 11 continuous days now. This is a result of collaborative and sustained efforts by the Centre and States/UTs following the “whole of Government” approach. India has been witnessing a continuous fall … Read more

e-Committee of Supreme Court releases Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings; Comments/inputs sought from stakeholders

The e-Committee, Supreme Court of India has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings and has invited inputs, feedback and suggestions on it from all the stakeholders.  TheDraft Model Rulesare available on the e-committee website [Click the link to Download the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court … Read more

The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category today

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows: The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category on 07.06.2021. The air quality is likely … Read more

A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over North Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood around 11th June

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): (Monday 07 June 2021, MID-DAY, Time of Issue: 1245 hours IST)   ALL INDIA WEATHER SUMMARY AND FORECAST BULLETIN   Significant Weather Features The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through lat. 18.0°N/ Long. 65°E, lat. 18.5°N/ Long. 70°E, Alibagh, Pune, Medak, … Read more

New eco-friendly process enhances fatigue life of aluminium alloy used in aerospace components

Indian Scientists have developed an environmental-friendly process, which can provide excellent corrosion resistance to the high-strength aluminium (Al) alloys extensively used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications. It involves an electrochemical method for the production of an oxide film on the metallic substrate. High-strength aluminium (Al) alloys are extensively used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications owing to their … Read more

Centre to States: Unique Disability Identification Card (UDID) now acceptable as a Photo ID for registration on Co-WIN 2.0

Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs under the ‘Whole of Government” approach for ensuring smooth and effective vaccination drive since 16th January this year. The Union Government has developed the CoWIN digital platform to streamline the process of vaccination for various categories of beneficiaries across the country. CoWIN provides … Read more

Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM assumes Charge as Director General Naval Operations

Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on 07 Jun 21. An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987. He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval War College, Karanja, and Naval Command College, … Read more

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Says, Natural Immunity Boosters are more beneficial than Pharmacological ones

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is also a former Professor of Diabetes and Medicine besides being the Life Patron of the coveted RSSDI (Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India), said today that Natural Immunity boosters are more effective than pharmacological ones. Citing a number of studies published in leading medical journals of … Read more

Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 28th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19

  Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 28th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference, here today. He was joined by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs, Hardeep S. Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs (I/C); Civil Aviation (I/C); & MoS Commerce … Read more

No heat wave conditions expected during the next 5 days over the country

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD):  (Dated: 07th June, 2021 Time of Issue: 1600 Hours IST)   Current Temperature Status and Warning for next five days Heat Wave: – NIL. Maximum Temperature: – Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C were recorded at most places over West Rajasthan; at a few places over … Read more

DBT-ILS establishes Animal Challenge Study Platform

COVID-19 is causing a major global pandemic. The scientific and clinical community are actively engaged to develop effective preventions and treatments. A key strategy to protect humans from this corona virus pandemic is the development of effective vaccines and therapeutics. While multiple clinical trials are currently underway, in parallel, preclinical research on in vitro and model organisms … Read more

Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 26891 MT of LMO to the Nation

  Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen(LMO) to various states across the country. Oxygen Expresses crossed mark of 26000 MT of LMO delivery in service to the Nation. So far, Indian Railways has delivered more than 26891 MT of LMO … Read more

Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘4.26% GS 2023’, and ‘5.85% GS 2030’ and ‘6.76% GS 2061’

The Government of India (GoI) has announced the Sale (Re-issue) of (i) ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) ‘5.85% Government Security, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 14,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, and (iii) ‘6.76% GS 2061’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. GoI will … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India … Read more

NHPC with JKSPDC incorporates a Joint Venture company “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited”

NHPC limited, India’s premier hydropower company under Ministry of Power has formed a joint venture company, “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited” for the implementation of 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project. The JVC has been incorporated on 01.06.2021 with NHPC and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC) holding equity share of 51% and … Read more

12,000 MW CPSU phase-II Solar project scheme

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the bid submission date to 15th June for implementation of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected solar projects with viability gap funding (VGF). Earlier, the last date to … Read more

A new study will help accurate estimation of black carbon over the Himalaya, a key contributor to global warming & improve weather & climate predictions

Accurate estimation of black carbon (BC), the second most important global warming pollutant after CO­2, will now be possible using optical instruments in the Himalayan region. Thanks to a parameter called the mass absorption cross-section (MAC) specific to the Himalayan region that scientists have estimated. It will also improve the performance of numerical weather prediction … Read more

Union Bank of India rises on turning black in Q4

Union Bank of India is currently trading at Rs. 35.80, up by 0.20 points or 0.56% from its previous closing of Rs. 35.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 36.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 36.90 and Rs. 35.30 respectively. So far 2348590 shares were traded on the counter. … Read more

51 killed as express train smashes intro derailed coaches of passenger train in Pakistan”s Sindh; Army called in

Karachi : An express train rammed into derailed coaches of another train, killing up to 51 people and injuring over 100 others in Pakistan”s southern Sindh province on Monday, forcing authorities to call in the Army and paramilitary forces for rescue and relief operations in one of the worst rail accidents in the country in … Read more

Patwari arrested taking 75K bribe in Udaipur

Udaipur : The ACB sleuths in Udaipur arrested a patwari red handed after he accepted a bribe money of 75K rupees from the complainant inside the patwar mandal office here on Monday. . Saurabh Garg , resident of Jaipur , is presently posted at the patwar mandal Sisarma here. The complainant told the ACB officials … Read more

Step mom drown & bury two kids in Dungarpur village; Bodies exhumed after 4 days

Udaipur : In a gruesome incident, a step mother drowned two children to death, convinced the family that they died in a mishap and buried the bodies. Three days later, the guilt ridden woman confessed the truth before the family. Upon the complaint of the victims’ grandfather, the police took the woman in custody and exhumed … Read more

Rajasthan reports 629 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Jaipur : Rajasthan reported 629 COVID-19 cases and 31 fatalities on Monday, pushing the state”s infection tally to 9,46,975 and its death toll to 8,687. Udaipur reported the highest number of 10 deaths, followed by Bikaner with five, besides those in other cities, according to an official report. Of the fresh cases, 75 were reported … Read more

Vodafone Idea’s enterprise arm launches cloud-deployed security solution

Vodafone Idea’s enterprise arm — Vi Business has strengthened security portfolio, with the launch of cloud-deployed security solution for enterprises ‘Vi Cloud Firewall’. The accelerated growth in digital, work from home, workload migrating to cloud has led to a strong need of reliable security solutions for day-to-day functioning of enterprises. In tune with its collaborative … Read more

PM should clarify which states demanded to buy vaccines to inoculate people aged 18-44 years: Gehlot

Jaipur : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should clarify which states had demanded to purchase Covid vaccines for the inoculation of the beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group. “To my knowledge, no state had made such a demand. The PM”s advisors seem to have given him wrong information,” … Read more

[Covid Warriors] Aligarh Boy Helping Mom Deliver Lunchboxes to Patients at a Covid Camp is an Intern at Samsung

Yashjeet leaving his home to deliver the lunchboxes packed for Covid patients   Aligarh, a populous city in western Uttar Pradesh, is known for its traditional door locks, a leading University, and for being home to one of India’s oldest thermometer brand.   As the day temperatures soar in the city, a 23-year-old hurtles down … Read more

Power Grid soars on acquiring Sikar New Transmission

Power Grid Corporation of India is currently trading at Rs. 231.60, up by 5.45 points or 2.41% from its previous closing of Rs. 226.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 226.50 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 232.95 and Rs. 226.50 respectively. So far 815361 shares were traded on the … Read more

Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation mayor, 3 councilors suspended; BJP fumes

Jaipur : The Rajasthan government has suspended the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation mayor and three councilors for allegedly misbehaving with the local body”s commissioner, drawing a sharp reaction from the BJP. The Congress government also decided to conduct a judicial inquiry in the matter. The Department of local self-governance issued the orders on Sunday night … Read more

2 passenger trains collide in Pakistan; 30 killed, 50 injured

Karachi : Two passenger trains collided in Pakistan’s southern Sindh Province on Monday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50 others, according to officials. The accident occurred when the Millat Express train from Karachi to Sargodha derailed and fell on the opposite track and collided with Sir Syed Express headed from Rawalpindi to Karachi, … Read more

HDFC Bank deploys Mobile ATM in Patna

HDFC Bank has deployed Mobile Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to assist customers during the restrictions in Patna city. At restricted / sealed areas, the Mobile ATMs will eliminate the need for general public to move out of their locality to withdraw cash. So far, the Bank has deployed it in Mumbai, New Delhi, Allahabad, Coimbatore, … Read more

Hero MotoCorp reinvigorates strategy for Nigeria market

Hero MotoCorp has reinvigorated strategy for the Nigeria market. Building on its aggressive strategy to have a robust market presence, the New Delhi (India)-headquartered company also launched a new motorcycle that is developed especially for the Nigerian market. Hero MotoCorp The diversified Kewalram Chanrai Group is the exclusive distributor of Hero MotoCorp in Nigeria. With … Read more