The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of COVID-19 in the country along with the preparedness of the State/UTs for COVID vaccination, today. Meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary to PM, Health Secretary, and other senior officials concerned. The Prime Minister took a detailed …
Read More »Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along the Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal sections
Indian Railway has started the New Year by achieving a landmark achievement by drastically enhancing the maximum speed to 130 kmph for 1,280 km length out of 1,612 Km in Golden Quadrilateral – Golden Diagonal (GQ-GD) route.This covers the entire GQ-GD route over South Central Railway, except Vijayawada – Duvvada …
Read More »Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said Corona took India back to its original ethos
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Corona has enabled us to go back to our original Indian ethos and practices like hand wash and Namaste have come into …
Read More »India registers an unprecedented hike in Testing with more than 18 cr tests
India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests. It has crossed the landmark of 18 crore (18,02,53,315) total tests today. 9,16,951 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. Progressive countrywide expansion in testing infrastructure has played a crucial role in the steep rise of testing numbers. With 2316 testing …
Read More »Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs plenary session of the PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIWAS Annual Conference
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare today chaired theplenary session on “Challenges of Post COVID – Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations” of the annual conference of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas through video conference. The 16th Convention being held physically at Mutthamma Hall is themed ‘Facing Post-COVID challenges”. The Union …
Read More »English rendering of PM’s inaugural address at 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
Namaste to all my Indian brothers and sisters in the country and abroad! Best wishes to all of you for 2021! Today, the Internet might have connected us from every nook and corner of the world, but we all are attached to Mother Bharati and towards each other with affection. …
Read More »PM Inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Convention today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister complimented the overseas Indians for their role during the Corona pandemic in their respective countries. He said that during his discussions with the State Heads, he always felt pride in the …
Read More »A High Level Committee headed by the Prime Minister constituted to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
A High Level Committee, headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been constituted to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a befitting manner. A gazette notification to this effect was issued today. The High Level Committee will decide on the activities for a one …
Read More »Indonesia Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Lost Contact After Taking Off From Jakarta
Jakarta : The passenger plane of Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air, that lost contact soon after the takeoff, has crashed in water not far from Jakarta on Saturday, Xinhua reported citing local TV. Human body parts and debris of the plane were found, Captain EKo Surya Hadi, commander of Trisula coast guard …
Read More »First Poster Of film ‘Raag – Music of Life’ Is Out Now
The makers of film ‘Raag – Music of Life’ has unveiled the first official poster of the social drama starring an incredible ensemble cast of Rajpal Yadav, Bharti, Sudha Chandran, Yashpal Sharma, Milind Gunaji, Rakesh Bedi and Mohan Joshi. The film is helmed by Arvind Tripathi, bankrolled by KK Mundhada …
Read More »RajasthanBeats doing its bit to keep the soul of Udaipur alive
Social work and public welfare are one of the key areas that need to be worked upon in order to drive society to a better version of itself. In today’s date, social activism has taken many forms – social media activism being one of the most change inducing and popular. …
Read More »Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Launches Online Portal for Items to be Purchased Against Firm Demand from CSD
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today launched the Online Portal https://afd.csdindia.gov.in/ for purchase of items Against Firm Demand (AFD) from CSD Canteens. The objective of the launch of this Online Portal is to enable about 45 Lakh CSD beneficiaries including Serving & Retired persons from Armed Forces and Serving Civilian Defence employees to …
Read More »Year End Review 2020- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The major highlights of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj during the year 2020 are as follows: SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Towards the objectives of socio-economic empowerment of the rural mass and making them self-reliant, a Central Sector Scheme, “Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised …
Read More »Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs
The major highlights of the Department of Youth Affairs during the year 2020 are as follows: Jan Andolan – Awareness and Education to Observe Appropriate Behaviour Norms to Combat COVID-19 Care for the elderly and Divyangs during Covid Adopting appropriate behaviour norms by people are really required to contain the …
Read More »Leopard spotted in Ghosunda dam, flees before rescue
Udaipur : Panic prevailed in Ghosunda dam area , some 18 kilometers from Chittorgarh district headquarters on Friday when a leopard happened to enter inside the premises in search of water. The leopard was alarmed to see the dam staff and tried to hide itself behind the pillars and structures …
Read More »[What’s Cooking] Treat Your Taste Buds to the Tanginess of Masala Fish this Weekend
India’s long coastline has been a blessing for food lovers across the country. The myriad variety of fish makes for some delectable delicacies. This weekend, we thought why not share a simple yet mouthwatering fish recipe for the weekend. So, wear your apron and keep your boning knives …
Read More »First Advance Estimates of National Income, 2020-21
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the First Advance Estimates of National Income at both Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices, for the financial year 2020-21 along with the corresponding estimates of expenditure components of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 2. The First Advance …
Read More »Former Bigg Boss 11 contestant Bandgi Kalra is turning heads in cyberspace with her alluring pictures
Bandgi Kalra, who had set the ‘Bigg Boss 11’ house on fire with her sizzling chemistry with co-contestant Puneesh Sharma, is turning up the heat with her bewitching pictures on social media. Bandgi Kalra and Puneesh Sharma fell in love with each other during their stay in the ‘Bigg Boss’ …
Read More »CBIC introduces flagship Liberalised Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs
Recognising their critical contribution in supporting the economy especially during the present difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In order to attract MSMEs …
Read More »Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.113/2020-Customs(N.T.), dated 17thDecember, 2020 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that …
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