Editor Celebrations of upcoming major Hindu festivals in October and November have been reportedly cancelled in Harare (Zimbabwe) due to Covid-19. According to an announcement of The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH); traditional celebrations of upcoming festivals of Navratri, Sharad Poonam, Diwali and Bestu Varsh have been cancelled in the interest of the safety and well-being of … Read more
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has extended the last date to apply for recruitment to a total of 535 posts of Specialist Officer. Candidates having qualification as per these posts can now apply online till 06 October 2020. These include 10 different categories of posts of manager and senior manager. Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s / Master / … Read more
In a statement issued by the General Secretary of the organisation Advocate Rana Dasgupta, the organisation also urged the government to ensure the safety of the minorities in the country. Citing cases of communal violence against the minorities, the Oikya Parishad alleged that Bangladesh has been witnessing unabated violence against religious-ethnic minorities in the last … Read more
This time it will be Band baaja baaraat phoonk phoonk….yes the song phoonk phoonk is all set to top your playlist in the coming days. You might get your thumkas right with this number in Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey starrer ‘Ginny weds sunny ‘ released this Friday. The film has no theatrical release due … Read more
The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21 has already commenced and Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons. As on 08.10.2020, total procurement of Paddy across all States in India increased by 48% from 17.7 LMT last year … Read more
The institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT ) under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals ,Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in collaboration with ICAR- National Research Center on Seed Spices (NRCSS), Ajmer, Rajasthan has successfully developed new Aqueous Suspension formulation technology of bio-pesticide based on entomo-pathogenic fungus Verticillium lecanii. Director IPFT Shri Jitendra Kumar said … Read more
All officers/staff of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution condoled the sad demise of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister, at a meeting held today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Smt Leena Tandon, Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Food & Public Distribution and all other senior officers of the Ministry were … Read more
Vide notification No. 69/2020 – Central Tax, dated 30.09.2020, the due date for furnishing of the Annual Return for the FY 2018-19 has been extended till 31.10.2020. Certain representations have been received stating that the auto populated GSTR 9 for the year 2018-19 (Tables 4, 5, 6 and 7) also includes the data for FY … Read more
Withan aimto instil the qualities of camaraderie,team spirit,physical and mental courage,the IAF has always been promoting adventure activities for its personnel.The IAF has always made sustained efforts towards capacity building and promotion of adventure activities at grass root level there by encouraging the environment and to motivate young Air Warriors to undertake adventure activities. Indian … Read more
Freight figures continue to impress and move on much higher trajectory compared to last year in terms of earnings and loading in the first week of October for Railway. On mission mode, Indian Railways’ Freight loading for the month of October 2020 till 08th October 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same … Read more
The Income Tax Department conducted a search & seizure action based on credible intelligence on 08.10.2020 at Ahmedabad in the case of a group engaged in the businesses of real estate, construction and land trading. Search was conducted at 27 premises, which included offices and residences of some associates also. During the search unexplained cash … Read more
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series VII) will be opened for the period October 12-16, 2020 with Settlement date October 20, 2020. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be Rs5,051(Rupees Five thousand Fifty One only) – per gram, as … Read more
Sh. Apurva Chandra, IAS, Secretary (Labour & Employment) launched a new facility of bulk transfer of funds and data from exempted trusts to EPFO through a single payment, during his first visit to EPFO headquarters, on 7th October, 2020. This will enhance ease of doing business by increasing the speed of funds transfer for exempted … Read more
Indian Railways has joined the public movement (Jan Andolan) in a big way against COVID 19 inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi. After the inauguration of this public movement, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri PiyushGoyal administered COVID pledge to Railway Officers and Staff connected through Video Conferencing. General Managers of Zonal … Read more
On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) & (II) 2020 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 06th September, 2020 as a common Examination, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos. have qualified for Interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of … Read more
Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and enhanced relevance of non-contact based campaign, Election Commission of India, in consultation with Prasar Bharti Corporation has decided to double the broadcast/telecast time allotted to each National Party and recognized State Party of Bihar State on Doordarshan and All India Radio during the ongoing General Election to the Legislative … Read more
India Post commenced celebration of the National Postal Week , starting with World Post Day which is celebrated each year on 9th October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Berne. The purpose of World Post Day is to create awareness of the role of al sector in people’s … Read more
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour & Employment addressed the first meeting of the Expert Group on Labour Bureau surveys held on 08.10.2020 at the Ministry of Labour & Employment, New Delhi. The expert group chaired by Prof S.P. Mukherjee, Emeritus Professor, University of Kolkata consists of eminent economists, statisticians … Read more
“The website will help in disseminating and promoting the knowledge and research work in the coal sector”, said Shri Anil Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal. Launching the website to promote R&D activities in coal sector today, Shri Jain complemented the efforts of CMPDI in developing the website and suggested to put the web links of … Read more
Election Commission of India has given a relaxation and has reduced the notice period from 30 days to 7 days for the parties who have published their public notice on or before 07.10.2020. For all parties, including those which have already published their Public Notice in less than 7 days prior to 07.10.2020, objection, if … Read more
India continues to report a trend of steadily dipping active cases. After a month, for the first time, active cases fall below the 9 lakh mark. India registered 8.93 lakh active cases today after registering 8.97 lakh on 9th September. Presently the active cases stand at 8,93,592 and comprise merely 12.94% of the total positive cases of the country demonstrating a steady falling percentage … Read more
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the Indian Foreign Service officers on IFS Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “On IFS day, greetings to all Indian Foreign Service officers. Their work towards Serving the Nation, furthering national interests globally are commendable. Their efforts during Vande Bharat Mission and other COVID related … Read more
The rising popularity of Yoga in Cuba has been a matter of happiness to Yoga-lovers of India. This timeless gift from our ancestors is truly a universal inheritance and is now finding disciples all across the globe. According to information received from Indian Embassy in Havana, Cuba, Prof. Eduardo Pimentel Vázquez, the President and Founder … Read more
In a historic move set to transform rural India and empower millions of Indians, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the physical distribution of Property Cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme on 11th October, via video conferencing. The launch will enable around one lakh property holders to download their Property Cards through the SMS link … Read more
New generation Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM) was successfully Flight tested today onto a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The RUDRAM is first indigenous anti-radiation missile of the country for Indian Air Force (IAF), being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation … Read more
Udaipur. Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) has stepped up the excitement around the ongoing cricket season with the launch of Airtel Cricket Bonanza in partnership with NDTV. Available to all Airtel customers on the Airtel Thanks app, Cricket Bonanza is a collection of highly interactive and engaging cricket games and quiz contests. In addition to a super … Read more
Udaipur : Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is all set for its upcoming festive season sale – The Big Billion Days, starting from October 16. The flagship sale-event is going to bring lakhs of sellers, artisans, and brands to come together and provide a wide array of products to its 250 million+ consumers. Ahead of the … Read more
Udaipur : HDFC Bank today took itsfestive offers to the most remote parts of the country. It launchedthe semi-urban and rural phase of ‘Festive Treats’, its annual financial services dhamakathrough the Government of India’s Common Service Centres (CSC)network. Through thenetwork of 1.2lakh village level entrepreneurs (VLEs) enrolled with CSC, customers in these locations can avail of offers specifically created for … Read more
Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and MoS ( I/c) for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya launched indigenous variety of Calcium Nitrate’ & ‘Boronated Calcium Nitrate’ manufactured by Gujrat State Fertilizers and Chemicals -GSFC India Ltd through video Conference . ‘Calcium Nitrate’ & ‘Boronated Calcium Nitrate is being manufactured for the first … Read more
The Union Cabinet condoled the sad demise of Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Shri Ramvilas Paswan. The Cabinet approved state funeral to be accorded for Shri Ramvilas Paswan. The Cabinet today passed the following resolution: “The Cabinet expresses profound … Read more
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), during his interaction with the Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ senior officials of the States of Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand last month, appreciated the progress made by the States under AMRUT Mission and requested them to implement the projects expeditiously so that the intended benefits would … Read more
According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): A Low Pressure area has formed over north Andaman Sea and neighbourhood in the early morning of today the 09th October 2020. It lay over north Andaman Sea and adjoining east central Bay of Bengal in the morning (0830 hrs IST) of today, the 09th October 2020. … Read more
Existing opportunities for meritorious girls to nurture their interest in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will be expanded and a learning platform scaled to make learning relevant and foster scientific spirit among the country’s youth in partnership with IBM. The Department of Science & Technology (DST) and IBM India announced collaborations to scale up two DST initiatives–Vigyan Jyoti and Engage … Read more
The High Commission announced that online visa application services for medical, business, employment, entry and journalist category has been resumed. The online visa application process for diplomatic, official, UN official and UN Diplomatic categories have also been started. The visa application process for other categories will also resume soon. The visa application process was suspended … Read more
The prize was given to World Food Programme for its effort to combat hunger and for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas as well as for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. The World Food Programme … Read more
In its resolution, the Cabinet said, in his passing away, the nation has lost an eminent leader, a distinguished Parliamentarian and an able administrator. Born on 5th July 1946 at Shaharbanni in Khagaria district of Bihar, Ram Vilas Paswan was one of the most popular leaders from the state and enjoyed a strong mass support. … Read more
‘SLP pending before SC against the IPS officer’ Udaipur : A senior advocate in Udaipur has written to the chief minister Ashok Gehlot raising objections on the prospect of senior IPS officer MohanLal Lathar to be appointed as the new Director General of Police. Hari Singh Bhati, a senior lawyer said in his letter that a … Read more
The Kathmandu Valley has emerged as a hotspot for COVID-19 virus and recorded 1409 new cases. The Ministry of Health and Population has called public to adopt more precautionary measures against COVID-19 as National capital Kathmandu logged more than 10 thousand cases in a week. The Spokesperson also said with 10 more fatalities Nepal’s coronavirus-related … Read more
India’s men’s and women’s recurve archers have been training at Pune’s Army Sports Institute. The camp for the Archery team commenced on August 25 and the archers are very happy to be back training again.“It was difficult for the first couple of days after returning to training as we were training very intensely in March … Read more
With a weekend to look forward to, cooking up delicacies for your family can become a daunting task. Churning out master chef recipes one after the other, this week too won’t be an exception. In fact, this weekend, we are suggesting a super simple but delicious dish that is both wholesome and teases … Read more
The reverse repo rate remains unchanged at 3.35 per cent, the repo rate at four per cent. The Monetary Policy Committee has also decided to maintain its accommodative stance as long as necessary at least through the current financial year and next year as Indian economy is entering into decisive phase in its … Read more
President Kovind visited the residence of the departed leader this morning to pay tributes. Prime Minister Modi also visited the residence and met family members of Ram Vilas Paswan. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Dr Harsh Vardhan and BJP President J. P. Nadda and other senior leaders also paid their respects to the departed … Read more
Among the arrested, 2,266 have been charged with crimes including rioting, unlawful assembly and possession of offensive weapons, among others. The police said 532 out of the 635 offenders who have gone through judicial proceedings are subject to legal consequences. On Chinese National Day on 1st October, Hong Kong police arrested several people for trying … Read more
With the notification, the process of filing of nominations will start in 94 assembly constituencies spread over 17 districts. The polling in these constituencies will be held on 3rd November. The process of nomination will end on 16th October and scrutiny will take place on the next day. The Last date for withdrawal of … Read more
The meeting of the six-member MPC, earlier slated for September 29-October 1, was rescheduled as the appointment of independent members was delayed. After the MPC meeting had to be postponed for over a week due to lack of quorum, the Government has now appointed three eminent economists Ashima Goyal, Jayanth R Varma and Shashank … Read more
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced this in a statement issued on Friday. The statement did not give details on the level of support Beijing will provide to the initiative. The COVAX facility, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to deliver at least 2 billion doses of vaccines by the end of … Read more
Speaking to the media after presenting his credentials to the President of Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswami emphasised that he will spare no effort to promote the existing close relationship between the two countries at all levels. Speaking about the visit of the Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Bangladesh even during the … Read more
DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) has issued orders relaxing the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facility for the government employees to travel by Air to visit Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, North Eastern Region and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, … Read more
Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated the virtual “International conference on Mental Health: Looking Beyond COVID 19” through video conferencing here today. Prof. Craig Jeffrey, Director, Australia-India Institute co-chaired the conference. Delivering inaugural address, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot drew the attention of rising trend of mental health concerns across the globe. … Read more
The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21 has already commenced and Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previousseasons. Paddy procurement for KMS 20-21 has now gained good momentum with start of procurement in some other states like Kerala and … Read more