India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and base for Himalayan trekking.
Thiruvananthapuram : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced a 100-day action plan to help the state tide over the economic slowdown triggered by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan will focus on increasing agricultural production, generating quality employment and augmenting health infrastructure, among other things, and would be implemented between … Read more
Udaipur : 64 thousand 312 covid vaccines were administered in a single day on Friday in Udaipur district , which perhaps is the highest record of a day for any district in Rajasthan so far. “In the total 7 centers in Udaipur city and 125 centers in rural areas more than 500 health workers completed … Read more
Udaipur : A new arrangement introduced at the government MB hospital here for digital parking is drawing severe criticism from the civil society. People from all walks of life, organisations and political parties are raising objections over the arrangement wherein every person coming to the hospital on two or four wheelers would have to pay an entry … Read more
New Delhi : Delhi recorded 238 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in nearly three months, and 24 fatalities on Friday, while the positivity rate dipped to 0.31 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here. As per the latest health bulletin, these new fatalities pushed the death toll from COVID-19 here to … Read more
New Delhi : After petrol, diesel is now at almost Rs 100 per litre mark in Rajasthan as oil firms raised fuel prices yet again on Friday. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike — the 22nd … Read more
Udaipur : Age is just a number. A nonagenarian Ahmedabad resident is back home after beating both a heart attack and COVID-19 at CIMS hospital. Sushilaben, 91, a resident of Ahmedabad, was admitted to a private hospital for emergency treatment on May 29 after suffering a heart attack and severe shortness of breath. She was also … Read more
New Delhi : The daily COVID-19 count in India remained below the one-lakh mark for the fourth consecutive day with the country reporting 91,702 fresh cases, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.49 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. With the fresh cases, the total tally of cases … Read more
Udaipur : A study was conducted to assess antibody status after the first and second dose of Covishield vaccine on healthcare workers including interns, doctors and nursing staff working in PMCH Udaipur. It was a joint venture of Former Professor and Head and presently Director, Department of Medicine Dr. S. K. Verma and Associate Professor … Read more
Jaipur : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar districts of the state were receiving polluted water after Punjab released water in the Indira Gandhi Canal after a 60-day closure and his government had taken steps to resolve the issue. The canal was closed on March 28 for relining work. … Read more
Kanpur : At least 16 people were killed and six injured in a road accident on the Kanpur-Allahabad highway in the Sachendi area of this Uttar Pradesh district late on Tuesday evening, police said. Two among the injured are said to be critical, they added. Kanpur Outer”s Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashtbhuja Prasad Singh said … Read more
Kolkata : West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Tuesday asked school authorities to complete the formalities relating to promotion of students from class 11 to the next class by July 15. The council had on April 30 said that the annual examination to promote students from class 11 to 12 will not be required … Read more
Ministry of Power has circulated a Discussion paper on redesigning the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism for comments of stakeholders in power sector today. Discussion paper on the requirement of redesigning the REC Mechanism has been prepared in order to align it with the emerging changes in power scenario and to promote new renewable technology. … Read more
Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for an effective Vaccination drive under the ‘Whole of Government” approach since 16th January this year. With the aim to universalize the Vaccination drive, the Government has opened vaccination for all adults above 18 years of age with the onset of Liberalized Phase … Read more
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
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a fire at a factory in Pune, Maharashtra. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia. The Prime Minister said, “Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire at a factory in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved … Read more
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “My thoughts are with all those who lost their near and dear ones due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. May the injured recover at the … Read more
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
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
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
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually attended the Word Food Safety Day celebrations today organized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The day is celebrated worldwide to draw attention to the fact that food is not only an agricultural or trade commodity but is also a public … Read more
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released anE-booklet titled ’20 Reforms in 2020’, highlighting the major reforms undertaken by Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2020, in New Delhi on June 07, 2021.Raksha Rajya Mantri Shripad Y Naik, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief … Read more
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
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
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 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, 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, 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
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
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
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
Procurement of Wheat in ongoing RMS 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir at MSP, as was done in previous seasons and till now (upto 06.06.2021) a quantity of over 416.44 LMT of Wheat has been procured (which is all time high, as it has … Read more
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
The Prime Minister expressed condolences for the people who lost their lives in the pandemic. Terming the pandemic the biggest calamity of last hundred years, a pandemic not seen nor experienced in the modern world, the Prime Minister said that the country fought the pandemic at many fronts. Modi made many important announcements. As many … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tata Steel is currently trading at Rs. 1122.95, up by 1.25 points or 0.11% from its previous closing of Rs. 1121.70 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1119.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1128.90 and Rs. 1107.25 respectively. So far 320219 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE … Read more
Etawah : Police on Sunday took 34 people and 24 cars into custody in a case filed against Samajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav and 200 others under the Disaster Management Act for taking out a procession in violation of COVID-19 protocols. Yadav, the party”s Yuvjan Sabha chief of Auraiyya, took out the procession involving a … Read more
Udaipur : Like elsewhere, the Muslim community in Chittorgarh too,initially had their reasons for shunning the COVID vaccination drive. Most of them believed taking the shot would bring side effects, some felt they would probably catch the contagion if they took the dose and some even felt that the injection would make the men impotent. When … Read more
New Delhi : Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday alleged that the BJP is interested in “abusing” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal instead of preventing theft of ration in the country. He also alleged that the saffron party was behind the theft of ration of 80 crore people across the country. “I watched BJP … Read more
‘Accused constable suspended, inquiry begins ‘ Udaipur : Incidents of rudeness and misbehaviour by policemen during compliance of lockdown norms are on rise in Udaipur. In one such incident, a dairy owner reportedly suffered renal problem after a cop induced physical exertion and made him do 100 sit-ups and run some three kilometers empty stomach. The … Read more
‘Withdrew large amounts through exit shutter manipulation’ Udaipur : In a major breakthrough Udaipur police achieved big success in nabbing an inter-state gang that tampered with ATM cash shutters and withdrew lakhs of rupees. Four persons all residents of Hisar, Haryana have been arrested and the gang confessed to having committed more than 50 withdrawals through a … Read more
Udaipur : While most of the people not only in villages but urban areas, are dependent on the government machinery for steps to tackle the pandemic, residents in a small gram panchayat in Dungarpur took self initiated steps to tackle the situation. Dungarpur Zila Parishad CEO Anjali Rajoria said when the district was recently reeling under … Read more
According to an official announcement on their blog, Amazon is now committed to its plan to begin manufacturing Amazon devices in India. Relayed by SVP and Country Head Amit Agarwal, the first product off the line will be the Fire TV stick. Already a popular product in India and abroad, manufacturing within India’s borders … Read more
Ranchi : Jharkhand government on Monday said it is committed to honour those who participated in the movement for a separate state and announced to provide jobs to the dependents of those who sacrificed their lives during the agitation. Jharkhand was carved out from Bihar on November 15, 2000, the birth anniversary of tribal leader … Read more