100 Days Countdown of 9th International Day of Yoga to begin with Yoga Mahotsav 2023

Ministry of Ayush along with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is organizing Yoga Mahotsav 2023 from 13th to 14th March 2023 at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium and Post Mahotsav Yoga Workshops on March 15, 2023 at MDNIY. This year’s International Day of Yoga (IDY) endeavours to connect with larger global community, as India’s G20 presidency theme “One World, One Health’ resonance with the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. Along with global outreach, IDY will focus on taking Yoga to each and every village in India through active participation of Gram…

Centre amends anti-money laundering rules, brings ‘politically exposed persons’ under PMLA

The government has amended rules under the anti-money law, making it mandatory for banks and financial institutions to record financial transactions of politically exposed persons (PEP). Financial institutions or reporting agencies will be required to collect information about the financial transactions of non-profit organisations or NGOs under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). PEP includes individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions by a foreign country, heads of States or Governments, senior politicians, senior government or judicial or military officers, senior executives of state-owned…

‘You Can Trouble Me By Putting Me In Jail But Can’t Break My Spirit’: Manish Sisodia

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has sent a message from the Tihar jail, saying imprisonment may pose difficulties for him but it cannot break his spirit. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on February 26 in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy for 2021-22. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) too earlier this week. “Saheb, you can trouble me by putting me in jail, but you cannot break my spirit.…

Atal Innovation Mission & CSIRO to lead IA-ITC program

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, have joined hands by signing a Letter of Intent to encourage joint cooperation to drive innovation activities in areas of national challenges and shared priorities of both countries. The move comes during the India visit of the Australian Prime Minister Mr. Anthony Albanese as he met the Indian Prime Minister Sh. Narendra on 10 March 2023 in New Delhi. The meeting between the Prime Ministers spanned across areas of mutual interest and…

Inquiry ordered to ascertain reasons for Fire at each location

Sporadic fires have been reported and detected in various areas of Goa including forests, private areas, communidade lands, plantations, revenue lands, etc. since 05th March, 2023. The Forest Department Goa in close co-ordination and in tandem with the District Collector (North), the District Collector (South), SP (North), SP (South) and other line departments like Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, has been addressing the local occurrences of fires on topmost priority and mobilising men and material to ensure that the fire spots are contained and loss to life and property, including natural resources…

“PM Vishwakarma Yojana is aimed at handholding of artisans and people associated with small businesses”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman’. It is the last and final of a series of 12 post-budget webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effectively implementing the initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2023. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that for the last three years, a tradition of a post Budget dialogue with the stakeholders has emerged. He expressed happiness that all stakeholders have participated productively in these discussions. He…

Fraudsters cheated the banks of crores of rupees: arrested by Delhi Police

3 men in Delhi use forged ID cards to take bank loans worth Rs 2.5 crore .The police said that the fraudsters cheated the banks in a planned manner and exploited the vulnerability in updating the Aadhaar card. The Delhi Police have arrested three people who allegedly duped banks by opening accounts using forged identity cards and availed loans for over Rs 2.5 crore, officers said. DCP (Intelligence  Fusion and Strategic Operations Unit) Prashant Gautam said that the fraudsters cheated the banks of crores of rupees in a planned manner…

Karnataka reported its first H3N2 death: Health Minister appealed to people not to panic.

Karnataka on Friday reported its first H3N2 death with health department officials revealing that an 82-year-old from Alur taluk in Hassan district died on March 1 due to the virus. The victim identified as Hire Gowda was admitted to a hospital on February 24 and he died on March 1, officials said. His lab reports confirming the infection due to H3N2 came on March 3, two days after his death. Hassan district health officer said to the media. “We have tested the residents near Gowda’s residence. We have not found…

PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES SIXTH CONVOCATION OF JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 6th convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi today (March 10, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that students from all over India study in JNU. This University presents a lively reflection of the cultural unity of India amid the diversities. Students from many other countries also study in the University. Thus, JNU’s attraction as a centre of learning goes beyond India. The President said that JNU is known for its progressive practices and rich contributions in terms…

Preventing Diabetes in Pregnancy critical to India’s future generation well-being: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is also a nationally renowned Diabetologist, said here today that prevention of Diabetes in Pregnancy is critical to the well-being of India’s future generation. Dr. Jitendra Singh, as Chief Guest, while addressing the Annual Conference of DIPSI (Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of India), said that Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus has already assumed epidemic proportions in India with India having achieved the dubious distinction of being described as the Diabetes Capital of the world. In an alarming situation like this, he said, unless we are…