Day: January 12, 2023

Amrapali group MD Anil Sharma, 6 others booked by CBI in 2009 murder case

Manish Kumar

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked Amrapali Group managing director Anil Sharma, along with six others, in connection with the murder of a former secretary of a renowned educational institute in Bihar in August 2014. Last month, the CBI took over the investigation of the case from the Bihar Police’s criminal investigation department (CID) on the orders of the Patna high court. The matter was initially investigated by the local police but was later handed over to the CID in October 2014. The case relates to the murder…

First time in India, FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice; Will be enforced from 1st August, 2023

Manish Kumar

For the first time in the country, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice (including Brown Basmati Rice, Milled Basmati Rice, Parboiled Brown Basmati Rice and Milled Parboiled Basmati Rice) vide Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2023 notified in the Gazette of India. As per these standards, Basmati rice shall possess natural fragrance characteristic of basmati rice and be free from artificial colouring, polishing agents and artificial fragrances. These standards also specify various…

India and Japan to explore strengthening bilateral cooperation on circular economy, resource efficiency, low carbon technology and green hydrogen

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Akihiro Nishimura, Minister of the Environment, Japan, today in New Delhi. In the meeting, both the leaders discussed a range of issues including G7/G20 collaboration, LiFE, Marine & Plastic Waste, COP-27 and CBD 15. Speaking on this occasion Shri Bhupender Yadav said that it is a coincidence that both Japan and India have taken over Presidencies of the G7 and G20 respectively and this presents an opportunity for both countries to set…

Opportunity for opening Janaushadhi Kendra in 651 Districts across the country

Manish Kumar

With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government. Under this scheme, there are already more than 9000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are functional across the country. The Government has set a target to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1759 medicines and 280 surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups With this objective, the…

Text of PM’s Closing Remarks at the Inaugural Leaders’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit 2023

Manish Kumar

Excellencies, I thank you for your insightful statements. Your observations will guide the next eight sessions of the first ever ‘Voice of Global South Summit’. From your words, it is clear that human-centric development is an important priority for developing countries. Today’s interventions also brought out the common challenges that are on the top of all our minds. These mainly concern the lack of resources for our development needs, and increasing instability both in the natural climate and the geopolitical climate. Despite this, it is also clear that we developing…

Armed revolutionaries’ role in freedom struggle not given due recognition: Shah

Manish Kumar

Shah was speaking at the launch of the book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom, written by Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. SAYING THAT the freedom struggle led by the Congress succeeded only because of the “fire of patriotism” ignited by armed revolutionaries, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the latter, unfortunately, did not get due recognition in India’s written history. Shah was speaking at the launch of the book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom,…

National Youth Day: Youth the key to Developed India by 2047

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focusing on creating a road map to meet Indian youth’s aspirations so that they can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of developed India in Amrit Kal, by 2047. Youth is the growth engine of any nation, and India is blessed to have the highest percentage of young population. More than 30% of its population is below the age of 30, which makes India a country with the highest population of youths in the world. But the demographic advantage is also accompanied by…