Friday, December 13, 2024

Uttar Pradesh

CCMB may soon come up with diagnostic kits for Covid-19

CCMB may soon come up with diagnostic kits for Covid-19

CCMB is also planning to culture the covid-19 virus

 To combat Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) insists that widescale “testing, testing, and testing” is the key as early diagnosis may help save lives. Aligning with the call of WHO, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

Cabinet approves construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover

Cabinet approves construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for taking up construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover by Ministry of Railways. 

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany in Railway sector

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany in Railway sector  

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Ministry of Railways extends Cancellation of Passenger Train Services till 2400 hrs of 14th April, 2020

Ministry of Railways extends Cancellation of Passenger Train Services till 2400 hrs of 14th April, 2020

Freight Trains to continue operation to ensure supply of essential commodities

 In continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, Ministry of Railways has decided to extend the cancellation of passenger train services on Indian Railways,

Demand and fulfillment of fertilizers

Demand and fulfillment of fertilizers

 The projected requirement (demand), availability and sales of fertilizers in the country during the last three years is placed as Annexure A.

Introduction of DBT in Agriculture Sector

Introduction of DBT in Agriculture Sector

 Assistance/benefit is provided to farmers under various schemes on follows:-
  1.    Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

Clearance of NH Projects from PPP Appraisal Committee

Clearance of NH Projects from PPP Appraisal Committee

 In accordance with CCEA approval for Bharatmala Pariyojana programme, powers have been delegated to Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

New AIIMS in the Country

New AIIMS in the Country

 Twenty two (22) new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have been announced /approved by the Union Government to be established in various States of the country. 

Black-marketing of fertilizers

Black-marketing of fertilizers

 Few sporadic cases of black-marketing of fertilizers have come to the notice of Government but no evidence of large scale black-marketing has been found as reported by State Governments/UTs.

Import of Bulk Drugs/APIs

Import of Bulk Drugs/APIs

 The Indian Pharmaceutical industry is 3rd largest in the world in terms of volume and 14th largest in terms of value.

Rs. 12,447 crore p.a. savings to public after implementation of DPCO, 2013: Shri.Gowda

Rs. 12,447 crore p.a. savings to public after implementation of DPCO, 2013: Shri.Gowda

NPPA has issued  2083 demand notices for Rs. 6406.33 crore in matters of overcharging  Consumers

 

The Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri. D.V. Sadananda Gowda informed the  Lok  Sabha today In written replies  that  fixation of prices has resulted in a total saving of Rs. 12,447 crores per annum to the public after implementation of the DPCO, 2013.

Increased Agricultural Production

Increased Agricultural Production

 The Government has taken various steps to promote the use of modern techniques and plans to increase the agriculture production and thereby doubling the farmers income. Some of the interventions in this direction are :

Allotment of Petrol Pumps

Allotment of Petrol Pumps

 Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have simplified the process of application and allotment of Retail Outlets as per the advertisement issued in November/December 2018. The salient features of the simplified process are as below :- 

Coal Bed Methane Policy

Coal Bed Methane Policy

 The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has brought out following policies/notifications after Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Policy 1997:

Percentage of disposal of appeals in the CIC is 81% -Dr Jitendra Singh

Percentage of disposal of appeals in the CIC is 81% -Dr Jitendra Singh  

The Chief Information Commissioner and one Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission have been appointed by the Government on 06.03.2020.

Consistent decline in Left Wing Extremism related violence in the country during last five years

Consistent decline in Left Wing Extremism related violence in the country during last five years

LWE related incidents reduce by over 38% in 2019, in comparison to 2014: Shri G. Kishan Reddy

 Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written replies to questions regarding measures taken by government to tackle Naxal Violence,

Public Debt Management Quarterly Report — October to December 2019

Public Debt Management Quarterly Report — October to December 2019

 Since April-June (Q1) 2010-11, Public Debt Management Cell (PDMC) (earlier Middle Office), Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, 

Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held delegation level meeting with German Federal Commissioner for Culture Ms. Monika Grutters in New Delhi today

Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held delegation level meeting with German Federal Commissioner for Culture Ms. Monika Grutters in New Delhi today

India & Germany sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation between select Museums of India and Germany

Possibilities will be explored to translate classics belonging to both countries into German, Hindi & Sanskrit: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel

 Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (IC), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held bilateral meeting with German delegation led by Ms. Monika Grutters,

UNESCO has designated Mumbai as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of FILM and Hyderabad in the field of GASTRONOMY

UNESCO has designated Mumbai as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of FILM and Hyderabad in the field of GASTRONOMY

Shri Prahlad Singh Patel extends his congratulations to the people of two cities
UNESCO has designated Mumbai as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of FILM and Hyderabad in the field of GASTRONOMY. Culture Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel has congratulated the people of Mumbai and Hyderabad for this unique distinction.

UCCN,created in 2004, is a network of cities which are thriving, active centres of cultural activities in their respective countries. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network now counts a total of 246 cities.

Inter-Ministerial Committee reviews prices & availability of Onions & Tomatoes

Inter-Ministerial Committee reviews prices & availability of Onions & Tomatoes

The Department of Consumer Affairs through an inter-ministerial committee today again reviewed inter alia, the prices and availability of Onions and Tomatoes.

GeM partners with Indian Bank and Canara Bank for payment related services

GeM partners with Indian Bank and Canara Bank for payment related services

 Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has signed MoU with Indian Bank and Canara Bank. The MoU will facilitate a cashless, paperless and transparent payment system on the portal and would create an efficient procurement system for government entities. 

Coal India to produce one billion tonne of coal by 2024: Target announced by Shri Pralhad Joshi on 45th Coal India Foundation Day

Coal India to produce one billion tonne of coal by 2024: Target announced by Shri Pralhad Joshi on 45th Coal India Foundation Day  

Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi said that the Coal India Limited (CIL) will produce 750 million tonnes of coal by the Financial Year 2020-21 and would further produce one billion tonneof coal in the financial year 2023-24. 

Ministers sign a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in agriculture market development

Ministers sign a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in agriculture market development

 Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare met Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food & Agriculture in New Delhi, today. 

Joint Statement during the visit of Chancellor of Germany to India

Joint Statement during the visit of Chancellor of Germany to India

 1. At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, German Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel visited India from 31 October -

PM visits Gandhi Smriti with German Chancellor

PM visits Gandhi Smriti with German Chancellor

 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gandhi Smriti with German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel in New Delhi today.

President of India’s Greetings on the eve of Chhath Pooja

President of India’s Greetings on the eve of Chhath Pooja

 The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Chhath Pooja has said:-

“On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Pooja, I convey greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.

Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs in States Across the Country

Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs in States Across the Country

 On October 22nd 2019,the Empowered Committee (EC) under Nirbhaya Framework, chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, favourably appraised  two proposals to develop systems for operationalization of Women Help Desks (WHDs) in police stations, for expansion of Anti-Human-

National Seminar on "Emerging Trends in Public Architecture" - Year of Construction Technology

National Seminar on "Emerging Trends in Public Architecture" - Year of Construction Technology

 Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State(I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs has called for a paradigm shift in urban planning with sustainability at the core of development. 

Shri Amit Shah to chair the 29th Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council

Shri Amit Shah to chair the 29th Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council

 Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah will be chairing the 29th meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) at Chandigarh, on September 20, 2019. The Chief Minister of Haryana is the Vice Chairman and host for the meeting.

ECI to organize Two-Day Chief Electoral Officers’ Conference to review Poll Preparedness for the Lok Sabha Election 2019

ECI to organize Two-Day Chief Electoral Officers’ Conference to review Poll Preparedness for the Lok Sabha Election 2019

 The Election Commission of India is holding a two-day Conference on 11th & 12th January, 2019 of the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) to review poll preparedness of the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha, 2019.

Cabinet approves establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation in Sehore District instead of Bhopal

Cabinet approves establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation in Sehore District instead of Bhopal 

 The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved,in partial modification of the earlier decision taken on 16.05.2018, theestablishment of National Institute of Mental Health 

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Russiaon cooperation in the field of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Russiaon cooperation in the field of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

 The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signingof a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC) - a Public Sector Undertaking of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) of the Republic of India and JSC-Russian Small & Medium Business Corporation (RSMB Corporation), Russia.The MoU will be signed during the upcoming visit of Russian President to India.

Successful Culmination of Swachhata Hi Sewa Pakhwada by CPWD

Successful Culmination of Swachhata Hi Sewa Pakhwada by CPWD

 Swachhata Hi Sewa Pakhwada, has been conducted by the CPWD in a successful and grand manner across the country.

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Cabinet approves Bhopal Metro Rail Project comprising two corridors

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Indore

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Indore

Cabinet approves Indore Metro Rail Project comprising Ring Line (Bengali Square - Vijay Nagar - Bhawarsala - Airport - Patasia - Bengali Square)

Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the Q1 of FY 2018-19 (April to June 2018) released

Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the Q1 of FY 2018-19 (April to June 2018) released

 Public Debt Management Cell (PDMC) (earlier Middle Office), Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has today brought-out the Quarterly Report on Debt Management for the Quarter April-June 2018 (Q1 FY 2019).

Dangerous Chemicals in Food Products

Dangerous Chemicals in Food Products

 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has laid down strict norms regarding standards of  food  products and additives to be used in food products to ensure safety of these products.

English rendering of the text of PM's speech at Conference on ‘Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding and Moderation'

English rendering of the text of PM's speech at Conference on ‘Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding and Moderation'

 

India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan: Vice President

India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan: Vice President

Demands UN Resolution for Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan: Vice President

India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan: Vice President

Demands UN Resolution for Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

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