Year: 2022

This MoU will bolster Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to end TB in India by 2025: Dr Mandaviya

Manish Kumar

In a historic milestone that underscores India’s commitment to counter the menace of Tuberculosis, IndianOil (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as part of its corporate Social responsibility (CSR) with the Central TB Division (CTD) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the states of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to undertake intensified TB elimination project. The MoU was signed in presence of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban…

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Year End Review 2022

Manish Kumar

Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) Phase-IV has been initiated from 1st August 2022 covering 3.3 crores animals through artificial insemination in 604 districts with less than 50% Al coverage. 27.86 lakh doses of sex sorted semen has been produced at Government semen stations assisted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission and 31.12 lakh doses from Milk Federation, NGO and private semen stations. Subsidy of 50% (up to Rs 2 crores per farm) on capital cost (excluding land cost) is proposed to be provided to private entrepreneurs for establishment of breed multiplication farms of…

Coal Ministry Identifies More Blocks to Enhance Coking Coal Production

Manish Kumar

In order to further step up coking coal production, the Ministry of Coal has identified four coking coal blocks and the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) also will finalize Geological Report (GR) for 4 to 6 new coking coal blocks in the coming months. These blocks may be offered in subsequent rounds of auction for private sector to further increase domestic raw coking coal supply. With these measures being undertaken by the Ministry under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, domestic raw coking coal production is likely to reach 140 Million Ton (MT)…

Uber partners with Goonj to distribute woollens to the less privileged

Manish Kumar

Uber has rolled out its campaign – ‘Spread Warmth with Uber Connect’, by inviting people to contribute woollens and other essential items to help the needy this winter. Uber will provide free pick-ups and drops for these giveaways in Delhi-NCR between Dec 22 and Dec 24, and on Dec 26, from 10AM to 5PM. The ridesharing company has partnered with award-winning NGO Goonj for this campaign.   A new delivery option, ‘Connect Giving’, has been created especially for the campaign through which people can make vital contributions for the underprivileged…

Rahul Gandhi finally replies on the ‘same T-shirt’ question

Manish Kumar

Responding to questions regarding the T-shirt, the Congress challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attempt a march like the Bharat Jodo Yatra — “even if for three hours” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has finally responded to a question that is doing rounds on social media and news since last week–why is he wearing the same white T-shirt for last so many days. On the Congress Foundation Day, Rahul was spotted wearing the same T-shirt on Wednesday. When a reporter asked him, “Today again in the same T-shirt?”, the Congress leader…

From Republic of Ballari to original Op Lotus to muddied waters, Janardhan Reddy’s long run

Manish Kumar

While B S Yediyurappa is credited with masterminding ‘Operation Lotus’ for the first time in the BJP ranks, to secure his government back in 2008, not many know loyalties, and to resign to escape the anti-defection law, before being re-elected and finding a place in government – a modus operandi the BJP would go on to copy in the state and elsewhere. The youngest of the three sons of a police constable, Janardhan Reddy was by then a mining baron and among the most influential politicians in the state, known…

Centre signs peace pact with Manipur insurgent group

Manish Kumar

The tripartite agreement was signed by the Centre, Manipur government and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) rebel group, which mostly operated in Manipur. The Centre on Tuesday signed a peace agreement with a Manipur insurgent group, which agreed to give up violence and join the democratic process. The tripartite agreement was signed by the Centre, Manipur government and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) rebel group, which mostly operated in Manipur. “Fulfilling the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of an insurgency-free and prosperous Northeast and under the guidance of Union Home Minister…

On Camera, UP Jail Warden Beaten Up By Colleagues. Here’s Why

Manish Kumar

A jail warden in Uttar Pradesh was brutally thrashed by his colleagues after an argument over his mess food – which they claimed was affecting their canteen business. All of them are posted at the district jail in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli. The incident was captured by CCTV camera installed outside the jail. The video shows Mukesh Dubey, in-charge of the jail mess, being thrashed by his three colleagues with sticks, while two others watch the clash. Mr Dubey says “aur maaro” as other jail wardens surround him and flog him with…

Air India Express issues Covid guidelines for passengers from UAE

Manish Kumar

The Air India Express, in a statement, said all passengers travelling from the UAE to India should preferably use masks and follow physical distancing on flights and at all points of entry. As India steps up its Covid respons in case there is a spike in coronavirus infection, Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines on Covid-appropriate behavious in flights for passengers arriving from UAE. The guidelines states that all arrivals from UAE should preferably be completely immunised as per the approved primary schedule of Covid vaccination. Other precautions include…

Notification G.S.R 901(E) issued to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification G.S.R 901(E) on 22 December 2022 to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers. The pre-owned car market in India has been gradually gaining ground. In recent years, the advent of online marketplaces, which are involved in buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles has further given a boost to this market. In the current ecosystem, many issues were being faced viz. during transfer of vehicle to subsequent transferee,…