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Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:32PM President praises Corona warriors, Doctors, Nurses & Health workers for their services during pandemic File Pic Speaking about the COVID pandemic, the President has cautioned that the intensity of the pandemic might have come down, but the coronavirus has not yet gone away. He said country is yet to come out of the devastating effects of its recurrence this year. He praised the corona warriors, doctors, nurses and health workers, the administrators, and others, who risked everything to contain the impact of the second wave.   President Kovind said the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice was paramount among country's freedom fighters. They faced all kinds of challenges without caring for their own interests. He said similarly COVID warriors also took enormous risks to protect others. He conveyed his profound appreciation for all such COVID warriors.   Mr Kovind said the second wave brought country's public healthcare infrastruc...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:29PM President asks countrymen to take India forward on path of progress with spirit of keeping interest of nation & society Screen Grab Addressing the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day, the President asked all the countrymen to take India forward on the path of progress with the spirit of keeping the interest of the nation and society foremost.   Extending his best wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Independence Day, Mr Kovind said the day holds a special significance as it marks the beginning of the 75th year of India’s independence for which ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being celebrated.   The President said a new dawn is rising in Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre has initiated the process of consultation with all stakeholders who have faith in democracy and the rule of law. He urged people, especially the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, to utilise this opportunity and work on realizing their aspirations through d...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:25PM President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 75th Independence day; calls upon citizens to imbibe motto of 'Har Kam Desh Ke Naam' as a mantra @rashtrapatibhvn President Ram Nath Kovind has called upon the countrymen to imbibe the motto of - Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam - as a mantra and work with full devotion and dedication for the development of the nation. Recalling his recent visit to war memorial in Baramulla on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Mr Kovind said that the war memorial has the motto of "Mera Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam" inscribed. This means each and every deed of mine is for the nation.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:11PM Nation gears up to celebrate its 75th year of Independence tomorrow; PM Modi to lead nation from ramparts of Red Fort @PIB_India The Nation will celebrate its 75th year of Independence tomorrow. India is celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marking the 75th year of Independence from the foreign rule. The whole country has been gripped by patriotic fervour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ from Sabarmati Ashramat Ahmedabad in Gujarat in March 2021 to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence. The celebrations will continue till August 15, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating this historic 75th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi tomorrow. He will hoist the National Flag and deliver the customary Address to the Nation. After being hoisted, the Tricolour will receive a ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Navy Band, consisting of 16 men will play the National Ant...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:17PM More than 55 crore 73 lakh COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States, UT so far; National recovery rates from Covid-19 stands at 97.45 pct @MoHFW_INDIA Union Health Ministry has said that more than 55 crores 73 lakh COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far. It said that further one crore 37 thousand 990 doses are in the pipeline. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced on the 21st of June this year. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advanced visibility of vaccine availability to States and Union Territories for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. As part of the Nationwide Vaccination Drive, the government has been supporting the States and Union Territories by providing them COVID vaccines free of cost.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:14PM Assam’s banned militant group ULFA (I) extends ceasefire for 3 more months @DDNewslive In Assam, banned militant group ULFA ( Independence) has extended the ceasefire for three more months. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed media persons regarding the development in Guwahati today. Mr Sarma said that, unlike past years, this time ULFA has not called for ‘Bandh’ or boycott of Independence Day celebrations. He appreciated this move and said, this is a very positive sign towards establishing peace in the state. He requested ULFA Chief Paresh Baruah to make this permanent and also appealed to return to the mainstream. Our correspondent reports that the outfit had earlier announced a ceasefire due to the COVID-19 situation.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:12PM One thousand 380 police personnel medal announced on occasion of Independence Day FILE PIC A total of one thousand 380 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of Independence Day. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to Amar Deep and Late  Sunil Dattatraya Kale. Among the majority of the 628 Gallantry Awards, 398 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu and Kashmir region, 155 personnel for their gallant action in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 27 personnel for their gallant action in North-East Region. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 256 are from J&K Police, 151 are from Central Reserve Police Force and 23 are from Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  2:04PM Prime Minister says, partition’s pain can never be forgotten; Asks countrymen to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today FILE PIC Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that partition’s pains can never be forgotten as millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. Mr Modi said, in memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, the 14th of August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. He said, may the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day keep reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony, and human empowerment. Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the wound of the partition of the country and the grief of losing loved ones cannot be described in words. In a series of tweets today, Mr. Shah said, Partition Horrors Remembrance Day will strengthen peace, love, and...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  9:02AM RBI cancels license of Raigad based Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank RBI The Reserve Bank has canceled the license of Raigad based Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited in Maharashtra. In a press release, RBI said the bank has been directed to cease all its operations from 13th August. As informed by the Reserve Bank of India, the license of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank was canceled due to insufficient capital and earning prospects and its continuance would have adversely affected depositors. RBI has added that the Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. RBI has informed that 95 percent of the depositors will receive full amounts of their deposits from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. On liquidation, every depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of his/her ...

Aug 14, 2021 ,  8:53AM Covid vaccination coverage crosses 53 crore mark @MoHFW_INDIA India’s Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has achieved 53 crore landmark milestone. Nearly 56 lakh Vaccine Doses were administered yesterday. Over 30 lakh vaccine doses were administered as first dose and over 4 lakh vaccine doses were given as the second dose in the age group 18-44 years yesterday. Five States Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than one Crore Cumulative Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.

Aug 14, 2021 ,  8:28AM President to address the Nation on eve of 75th Independence Day at 7 PM today @rashtrapatibhvn President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation today on the eve of the 75th Independence Day. The address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio and telecast over all the channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version. The broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by the broadcast in regional languages by the regional channels of DD. AIR will broadcast the regional language versions at 9:30 PM on its regional networks.

Aug 13, 2021 ,  9:17PM Govt notifies plastic waste management amendment rules 2021 Representational Pic The Government has notified the plastic waste management amendment rules 2021 prohibiting identified single-use plastic items by 2022. Pollution due to single-use plastic items has become major environmental challenge. The manufacturing, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of several single-use plastic will be prohibited with effect from 1st July of next year. The thickness of plastic carry bags will be increased from fifty microns to seventy-five microns with effect from 30th September of next month and to 120 microns with effect from the 31st December of this year. India is committed to take action for mitigation of pollution caused by littered single-use plastics. The waste management infrastructure in the States and Union Territories is being strengthened through the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Government has taken measures for awareness generation to...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  9:08PM IIT, Bombay develops novel method using infra-red technology to predict patients more likely to be severely ill from COVID @iitbombay IIT, Bombay has developed a novel method using infra-red technology to detect which patients are more at risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19. The head of the Proteomics Facility at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Professor Sanjeeva Srivastava, has confirmed that there is a correlation between a person’s blood chemical signature and becoming severely unwell with COVID-19. According to an official statement, the pilot study conducted in collaboration with Mumbai’s Kasturba Hospital, Australia’s QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and Agilent Technologies was found to be 85 percent accurate. Head of Microbiology department from Kasturba Hospital, Dr. Jayanthi Shastri has said that this kind of blood-based test will be beneficial for the clinicians in determining severity of COVID-19 patien...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  9:06PM First Nasal COVID vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech gets regulatory approval for 2nd, 3rd phase trials @BharatBiotech The first nasal COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech has got regulatory approval for phase second and third trials. This is the first of its kind COVID-19 jab to undergo human clinical trials in India.  The Department of Biotechnology said the phase one Clinical trial has been completed in the age groups ranging  18 to 60 years. The Company reports that the doses of the vaccine administered to healthy volunteers in this phase has been well tolerated and no serious adverse events have been reported. Previously, the vaccine was found to be safe, immunogenic and well tolerated in the pre-clinical toxicity studies.  The Department said the vaccine was able to elicit high level of neutralizing antibodies in animal studies. Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Renu Swarup, said that the Department thro...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  9:05PM Centre releases another installment of 35% of India COVID Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Phase II Package to States AIR Pics Central Government has released another installment of 35 per cent of India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Phase II Package to all States. Health and Family Welfare Ministry has said, 50 per cent fund has been released so far to ensure implementation of critical activities at the State and District levels to prepare the public health care systems in response to the evolving pandemic. Last month, Union Cabinet had approved this scheme amounting to 23 thousand 123 crore rupees. This scheme is to be implemented from 1st July 2021 to 31st March 2022. This package will support States and Union Territories for the creation of 827 paediatric units in the districts which will result in additional creation of over 19 thousand oxygen supported and over 10 thousand ICU beds. In additi...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  2:22PM Flood situation worsens in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh ; Relief and rescue operations in full swing FILE PIC In Bihar, flood situation has worsened in 12 districts including Patna, Buxar, Munger, Bhojpur and Bhagalpur. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked officials to step up relief and rescue operations in affected areas. Over six hundred villages are in the grip of the flood. People of low lying areas have taken shelter on higher places. 21 teams of NDRF and SDRF are carrying out relief and rescue operations. Medical teams have also been deployed. Standing crops spread over 70 lakh hectares have been damaged. Vehicular traffic has been disrupted in several parts of the state as flood water is flowing on roads. The state is witnessing heavy to moderate rainfall across the state. Met department has issued alert for heavy rainfall in most parts of the state in next 48 hours. In Uttar Pradesh, 23 districts are affected from flood but situation is ...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  2:08PM Youth Affairs, Sports Minister launches nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 in New Delhi @Anurag_Office Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today launched the nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The programme was organized throughout the country, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Along with Delhi, Fit India Freedom Run 2.0, the programme was also organised in 75 other iconic locations across the country. The iconic locations include Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, the Cellular Jail, Port Blair in Anadaman and Nicobar Islands, Kaza post in Himachal Pradesh, Gateway of India in Mumbai, Chitralekha Udyan in Tezpur, Assam, Attari Border, Leh and Chennai . Fit India Run events was organized by CRPF, CISF, ITBP, NSG, SSB, BSF, Railways and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in the iconic places. Mr Thakur virtually intera...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  2:06PM Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches various events virtually from New Delhi to commemorate 75th anniversary of India’s Independence @rajnathsingh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today launched various events virtually from New Delhi to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, being celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The events included national flag unfurling at various places, product and facility launch, cleaning of statues, Jan Sampark Abhiyaan for veterans and book on deeds of gallantry.   In his address, Mr Singh said, in this Amrit Mahotsav, a glimpse of unity in diversity is visible, which is the life of Indian culture. He said, the spirit of freedom, sovereignty and immortality are not a new or modern sentiment for India. Mentioning about Captain Vikram Batra, the minister said even after seeing death in front he roared Yeh dil maange more. Mr Singh paid tributes to the immortal heros who laid down t...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  8:27AM More than 52 crore 89 lakh doses of Covid vaccine administered in the country so far @COVIDNewsByMIB India’s cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has exceeded 52 crore 89 lakh mark. Union Health Ministry said that more than 41 crore vaccine doses were administered as first dose and over 11 crore vaccine doses given as second doses so far. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st of June this year.   The Ministry said, more than 50 lakh vaccine doses were administered yesterday. Over 27 lakh vaccine doses were administered as first dose and more than four lakh vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18 to 44 years yesterday. Cumulatively, 18 crore 76 lakh persons in the age group 18 to 44 years across 37 States and Union Territories have received their first dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive.   Five States namely Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtr...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  8:24AM NITI Aayog issues guidelines for state govts, local bodies to frame policies for setting up charging networks for electric vehicles @NITIAayog NITI Aayog has released a handbook to guide state governments and local bodies to frame policies and norms towards setting up charging networks for electric vehicles. The objective is to enhance charging infrastructure and facilitate a rapid transition to electric mobility in the country. The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation has been jointly developed by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Department of Science and Technology, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, and World Resources Institute India.   The Handbook provides a systematic and a holistic approach for adoptions by implementing authorities and other stakeholders involved in planning, authorisation and execution of electric vehicles charging infrastructure. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Dr Rajiv Kumar said, the transi...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  8:23AM Government asks it offices to switch over to Prepaid Smart Meters FILE PIC Ministry of Power has issued an advisory to all Central Ministries of the Government to direct organisations under their administrative control to ensure switch over to Prepaid Smart Meters on priority.   As part of the same process, the ministries have also been asked to issue all enabling orders in this regard. This follows a clarification issued by Finance Ministry enabling all Central Ministries and Central Departments to make advance payments for pre-paid metered electricity without insisting on any Bank Guarantees, while at the same time ensuring proper accounting arrangements.   Prepaid Smart metering in all Government Departments would go a long way in ensuring the commitment of the Government in bringing DISCOMs back on the path of financial sustainability and promotion of energy efficiency. It would also serve as a model for emulation by States f...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  8:16AM India achieves installed renewable energy capacity of 100 GigaWatts PIB India Government has said that the total installed renewable energy capacity in India has crossed the mile-stone of 100 GigaWatts. Today, India stands at 4th position in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, 5th in solar and 4th in wind in terms of installed capacity. In a tweet, Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh said, today is the another landmark day in the history of the Indian Power Sector.   He said, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will continue to be a global leader in energy transition. He said, the achievement of installed renewable energy capacity of 100 GigaWatts is an important milestone in India’s journey towards its target of 450 GigaWatts by 2030.   Power Ministry said, 100 GigaWatts has been installed, 50 GigaWatts is under installation and 27 GigaWatt is under tendering. It ...

Aug 13, 2021 ,  8:11AM Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Investor Summit in Gujarat at 11 AM FILE PIC Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Investor Summit in Gujarat at 11 AM today via video conferencing. The Summit is being organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program or the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. It will also draw focus on the synergies presented by the ship breaking industry at Alang, for development of an integrated scrapping hub.   The Summit is being organized by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Government of Gujarat. It will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and will see participation from potential investors, industry experts, and concerned central and state government ministries. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani will also be present on the occasion. ...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:59PM Himachal Pradesh: Death toll in Kinnaur landslide rises to 15; state govt announces financial relief for victims uniindia The death toll in yesterday's landslide incident in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district has gone up to 15, today. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today visited Nigulsari in Kinnaur district to oversee the relief and rescue work of people trapped in the landslide which occurred yesterday afternoon. AIR correspondent reports that a Joint Search and rescue operation by NDRF,ITBP,CISF and police was carried out in full swing today to trace several other missing people. Five more bodies have been pulled out taking the death count to 15. 13 people have also been injured in this incident and are being treated in Bhawanagr community Health centre. Meanwhile the rescue operation has been suspended at the incident site till morning due to falling of shooting stones from the mountain.   Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur als...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:47PM Govt demands opposition's apology to nation for unruly behaviour in Rajya Sabha File Pic Government has demanded opposition’s apology to the nation for unruly scenes in the Rajya Sabha saying its undemocratic and violent behaviour during the Monsoon Sessions is a dark chapter in the history of Indian democracy.  Briefing media in New Delhi today, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that strict  and exemplary action should be taken against  those opposition MPs who broke rules. He said, it was pre-decided by Congress and its friendly allies to not allow Parliament to function. The Minister said, some Opposition members desecrated the sanctity of the House by climbing the reporters’ table, throwing the Rule Book at the Chair and manhandling the marshals. He added that opposition’s behaviour was an assault on the dignity of the institution. Mr. Joshi alleged that opposition members had threatened that if government a...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:25PM International Youth Day: Mansukh Mandaviya launches first phase of awareness campaign for HIV, TB & Blood Donation @MoHFW_INDIA Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today launched the first phase of the awareness campaign for HIV, TB and Blood Donation on the occasion of International Youth Day. He virtually engaged with more than one lakh students from government schools and colleges as part of the nationwide celebration of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence. Three survivors and warriors who were earlier affected by HIV, Tuberculosis and Thalassemia shared how the schemes of Government of India have helped and supported them in their fight against these diseases. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mandaviya said, most of the TB patients also belongs to the young generation. He said, when the youth of the villages intend that there will be no more TB patient in the village, they will achieve it. The Minister imp...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  2:32PM Afghanistan govt arming local groups to push back Taliban offensive FILE PIC In Afghanistan, the government is arming local groups as part of a plan to push back the Taliban offensive. Afghanistan Minister of Interior General Abdul Satar Mirzakwal said that Afghan forces are also focusing on trying to secure main highways, large cities and border crossings after the Taliban seized nine provincial capitals in less than a week. Gen. Mirzakwal said, the government was supporting local volunteer militias known as uprising movements. On other hand, Afghan Government has replaced its Army Chief as Taliban militants continue to make rapid advances. Insurgents have taken control of 10 of the country’s 34 provincial capitals. The Taliban said, they had taken the strategically important Ghazni city, which is on the road to the national capital Kabul. According to UN, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan in the past month.

Aug 12, 2021 ,  2:25PM Bihar: Flood situation continues to be grim in 12 riverine districts uniindia In Bihar, flood situation continued to be grim in 12 riverine districts including Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur and Munger. The situation has further aggravated following continuous rise of water level of river Ganga. The water level of this river is just 50 cm below than highest water level of 51.65 meter which was recorded in 2016. Flood water is fastly engulfing fresh areas of the affected areas. People are migrating to higher places. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked DMs of 12 districts to remain alert keeping in mind the rising trend of water level in the Ganga. Mr Kumar instructed officials to further step up relief and rescue operation in the affected areas. The Chief Minister said the government had made a provision for payment of rupees 15 thousand on birth of a female child at the flood relief camp and rupees 10 thousand on the birth of male child at the relief cam...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:59AM India’s economic growth is picking up pace again & domestic industry needs to enhance its risk taking appetite: PM Modi Screen Grab (PMO India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that when the country is set to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the vision to realize the dream of building an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat also lies on the shoulders of the industry leaders. Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry, CII Annual Meeting yesterday through video conferencing, Mr Modi said, even during such unprecedented times of COVID-19, the country is witnessing how industry and government can work hand-in-hand. He said, be it masks, PPE kits, ventilators, Government received help from the industry whenever needed. The Prime Minister said, it is a huge opportunity for new resolutions for new goals of the Indian industry. He said, today’s New India is ready to go along with the new world. Mr Modi said, India which was once apprehensive of foreign...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:46AM Maharashtra govt relaxes Corona curbs, allows hotels & restaurants to operate till 10 pm on all days from Sunday REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE Maharashtra government has further relaxed Covid-19 curbs in the state by allowing hotels and restaurants across the state to operate till 10 pm on all days from 15th August. Currently, hotels and restaurants are allowed to operate till 4 pm. The government said that customers must wear masks in the waiting area of the restaurants. “According to the new standard operating procedure released by the state government, the malls have also been allowed permission to reopen and they will remain open till 10 pm on all days. However, all the management and staff working in the shopping mall and all the citizens entering must have taken two doses of covid preventive vaccine and should have completed 14 days af ter the second dose. Also, citizens entering the mall will have to show the vaccination certificate along ...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:39AM Country’s COVID vaccination coverage crosses 52 crore mark uniindia India’s Cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has crossed 52 crore mark. More than 40 lakh vaccine doses were administered yesterday. Over 20 lakh vaccine doses were administered as first dose and over 4 lakh vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18 to 44 years yesterday. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than one Crore Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:33AM International Youth Day being observed today; Anurag Singh Thakur to confer National Youth Awards 2017-18 & 2018-19 in New Delhi today Tweeted by @AIR Today is International Youth Day. The day provides an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.  The theme of the  International Youth Day 2021 is - Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health which highlights the success of such a global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young people. In the year 1999, in its resolution, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will confer the National Youth Awards 2017-18 and 2018-19 in New Delhi today. Commemorating the International Youth Day 2021, t...

Aug 12, 2021 ,  8:31AM PM Modi to participate in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ at 12:30 PM today Screen Grab (PMO India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ at 12:30 pm today through video conferencing. Mr Modi will interact with women Self Help Group (SHG) members or community resource persons promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). During the event, a compendium of success stories of women SHG members from all across the country, along with a handbook on universalization of farm livelihoods will also be released by the Prime Minister. Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh, Minister for Food Processing Industries Pashupati Kumar Paras, Ministers of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil and Minister of State for Food Processing Indu...

Aug 08, 2021 ,  1:22PM Delhi CM Kejriwal announces reopening of all weekly markets in national capital from tomorrow FILE PIC Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced reopening of all weekly markets in the national capital from tomorrow with Covid-19 protocols in place. In a tweet, the Chief Minister stated that his government is concerned about the livelihoods of people associated with these markets. He however said everyone’s health and lives are also important and urged people to follow Covid appropriate behaviour after these markets are opened. The weekly markets were closed after lockdown was imposed in Delhi in April due to the second wave of Covid-19.

Aug 08, 2021 ,  1:20PM NIA conducts raids at over 45 places across J&K in connection with funding of anti-India activities @NIA_India The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today carried out raids at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the funding of anti-India activities. Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF are also assisting the NIA . Raids were conducted at over 45 places across J&K including Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Anantnag, Budgam, Rajouri and Shopian. People linked with Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) are being raided. AIR correspondent reports, NIA team has flown from New Delhi to Srinagar to conduct the operations. The investigating body has seized documents and digital devices and it is said to be one of the biggest crackdowns against Jamaat-e-Islami- an outfit that was banned by the central government in 2019 due to its pro-Pakistan and pro-separatist leanings. Earlier on July 31, the NIA raided 14 locations in connection with J...

Aug 08, 2021 ,  8:01AM Vaccination Coverage in country crosses 50.62 crore mark @COVIDNewsByMIB India’s COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed the 50.62 crore mark. As per the latest report, the figure stands at 50 crore 62 lakh 18 thousand and 296. The Union Health Ministry said more than 50 lakh  Vaccine Doses were administered yesterday. More than 27 lakh 55 thousand  vaccine doses were administered as first dose and over 5 lakh vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group of 18 to 44 years yesterday. A total of over 17 crore 54 lakh persons in the age group of  18 to 44 years across 37 States and Union Territories  have received their first dose and more than one crore 18 lakh  have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Five States namely Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than one  crore cumulative doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in ...

Aug 08, 2021 ,  7:59AM Neeraj Chopra's Gold in Javelin Throw leads to Indian contingent's best ever performance at Olympics; Ends India's 100 year wait for medal in athletics @Media_SAI India's campaign at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 finished on a high yesterday with Neeraj Chopra's historic gold in men's javelin throw. India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics swelled to seven - the highest-ever haul for the country, beating the tally of six medals at the 2012 London Games.  India won one gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the Tokyo Games in an impressive showing.   Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first from the country to win a track and field gold at the games. The 23-year-old produced the second throw of 87.58m in the finals to stun the athletics world and end India’s 100-year wait for a track and field medal in the Olympics. Chopra's throw could not be surpassed by anyone else, including world No 1 a...

Aug 08, 2021 ,  7:57AM Haryana govt announces cash reward of Rs 6 crore for Neeraj Chopra @mlkhattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a cash reward of 6 crore rupees and a Class I category government job for javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who clinched gold medal at Tokyo Olympics yesterday.  Mr Khattar also said that the state government will build a Centre of Excellence for Neeraj in Panchkula, where he will be the head if he wants. He will also be given a plot with 50 per cent concession.  Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first athlete from the country to win a gold in a track and field event in the Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58 metre to pick the gold at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Aug 08, 2021 ,  7:54AM Karnataka govt issues order to implement New Education Policy 2020 from current academic session @drashwathcn Karnataka Government has issued an order to implement the National Education Policy from the current academic year 2021-22. Higher Education Minister Dr CN Ashwatha Narayana has said that Karnataka has become the first state in the country to issue an order to implement the new Education policy. The National Education Policy that aims at increasing the Gross Enrollment ratio in higher education from 26.8 percent in 2018 to 50 percent by 2035 will bring in sweeping reforms in the area of education. Karnataka has been taking steps to implement the policy since it was approved by the Central Cabinet. Once implemented the National Skills Qualification Framework will become part of the graduation programme. They can get a maximum of 40 percent credits through official online courses and 50 percent credits from any University. They have th...

Aug 08, 2021 ,  7:45AM PM Modi to release next installment of financial benefits under PM-KISAN scheme tomorrow Screen Grab Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the next installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme tomorrow via video conferencing. This will enable the transfer of an amount of more than 19,500 crore rupees  to more than 9.75 crore beneficiary farmer families.  The Prime Minister will interact with farmer beneficiaries during the event and will also address the nation.

Aug 07, 2021 ,  8:53PM President, VP, PM, Sports Minister congratulate Neeraj Chopra & Bajrang Punia Tweeted by @AIR President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulate Neeraj Chopra and Bajrang Punia on their remarkable achievements. President Ram Nath Kovind has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the Gold Medal in Javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics. In a tweet, Mr Kovind said, its a unprecedented win by Neeraj Chopra and his javelin gold breaks barriers and creates history. He said, Neeraj Chopra brings home first ever track and field medal to India in his first Olympics and his feat will inspire the youth. The President said, India is elated. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning Gold medal in Javelin throw at Tokyo Olympics. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, what an incredible achievement, Neeraj Chopra scripted history and brought glory...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  8:51PM Wrestler Bajrang Punia bags Bronze Medal in 65 kg category @Media_SAI On the penultimate day of the Tokyo Olympics, Wrestler Bajrang Punia fetched a Bronze Medal in 65 kilogram category. He floored Niyazbekov Daulet 0f Kazakhstan, 8-0 today. Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok narrowly missed the chance to win the bronze medal. In the sensational fourth and final round of Women’s individual Stroke Play event, Aditi performed stunningly, but missed the medal by one shot and finished fourth in the hard fought medal contention. Ranked 200th in the world, the young golfer kept herself intact in medal contention after three impressive rounds of play on Friday. Compatriot Diksha Dagar was also in fray, but lagged behind quite early in the event and remained tied on 50th position today. India’s other young potential Neeraj Chopra is also aiming for podium finish today. Olympic debutant Neeraj gave a stellar performance in the qualification round aft...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  8:50PM Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin Throw at Tokyo Olympics @Media_SAI In Tokyo Olympics, India's Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the first ever Gold Medal in Olympic track and field event. Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by quite a distance to notch up the first track-and-field Games medal for the country. The 23-year-old farmer’s son from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana produced the second throw of 87.58m in the finals to stun the athletics world and end India’s 100-year wait for a track and field medal in the Olympics. Chopra won the country’s seventh medal and first gold in this Olympics and joined shooter Abhinav Bindra (2008 Beijing Games) as India’s individual gold winners in the showpiece. With this, the country surpassed the previous best haul of six medals achieved in the 2012 London Games. Neeraj Chopra will be taking ...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  7:42PM PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of PMGKAY in Madhya Pradesh AIR Pics The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Madhya Pradesh today via video conferencing. An intensive campaign to create more awareness about the scheme is being conducted by the state government so that no eligible person is left out. The state is celebrating 7th August, 2021 as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Day. Governor and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh were also present on the occasion. About 5 crore beneficiaries are benefitting through the scheme in Madhya Pradesh. While addressing the programme, Prime Minister expressed his concerns about the flood situation in many districts of MP. He felt sad about the loss of lives and livelihoods of many companions. In this difficult hour, he said, the Government of India and the entire country stand with Madhya Pradesh. Referring to...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  2:08PM Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar to launch PM-DAKSH Portal and Mobile Application today Representational Pic Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar will launch PM-DAKSH Portal and Mobile Application today. This portal and app will make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Safai Karamcharis. By the virtue of this initiative, the youth of the target groups will now be able to avail the benefits of skill development training programs more easily. The Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is being implemented by the Ministry from the year 2020-21. Under it, the eligible target groups is being provided skill development training programs.

Aug 07, 2021 ,  2:07PM Bihar govt eases COVID-19 curbs from today; Schools, Shops, Cinema Halls and Shopping Malls to reopen FILE PIC Bihar government has further eased Covid-19 curbs from today by allowing the reopening of schools, shops, cinema halls, and shopping malls. Schools have been allowed to resume academic activities with fifty percent attendence in classes 9th and 10th. Coaching institutions will also function with 50 percent attendance of students on an alternate days. The new relaxations will be effective till August 25. All shops and business establishments have been allowed to open till 7 pm every day with a weekly closing on one day. Cinema halls can also operate till 7 pm with 50 percent of the seating capacity. Shopping malls will be opened till 7 pm on alternative days. As per the state government guideline, shops, cinema halls, malls have to ensure that their staff is fully vaccinated. They have also been asked to give a list of the staff to th...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  2:02PM PM interacts with beneficiaries of PMGKAY in Madhya Pradesh; Says middlemen have been removed from the ration distribution process PMO INDIA ( FILE PIC ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the government is focusing on the empowerment of the poor and workers across the country. While interacting with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Madhya Pradesh through video conferencing, he said, be it the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana or the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana, the food and employment of the poor and workers were the main concerns from the very first day. Mr Modi said, in this time of worldwide crisis on livelihood, it is constantly being ensured that there is a minimum loss in India. For this purpose, many steps have been taken in the last year and are being taken continuously. Lakhs of crore rupees have been provided to small, small, micro industries to continue their work,...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  8:30AM More than 1 crore 12 lakh housing units sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) so far AIR Pics More than 1 crore 12 lakh housing units have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) to date and the beneficiaries have already moved in 50 lakh housing units. This was disclosed by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri in an exclusive interview to All India Radio News. He said that more than 11 Lakh crore rupees have been spent by the Government in the past 6 years in the urban housing sector. Mr Puri highlighted that the Real Estate Regulatory Authorities have been a game-changer in the real estate sector. Talking about Urban Mobility, he said that the goal is to move people, not cars. Full Interview of Mr Puri on the path-breaking initiatives in Housing and Urban Affairs and the road ahead is available as Podcast on newsonair.gov.in, ‘News on AIR’ Mobile App, and ‘News on AIR Official’ yout...

Aug 07, 2021 ,  8:25AM Textile Ministry to celebrate 7th National Handloom Day today AIR PIC Textile Ministry will celebrate the 7th National Handloom Day today. The handloom weaving community will be honoured for its contribution in the socio-economic development of this country. It is a sector that directly addresses women’s empowerment with over 70 percent of all weavers and allied workers being female. Three Handloom Craft Villages at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Mohpara Village, District Golaghat in Assam and Kanihama, Budgam in Srinagar are being set up by the Ministry in collaboration with the State governments. The aim behind setting up the craft villages is to provide additional attraction for domestic and international tourists and promote the well-known Handloom and Handicraft Products of the region. In the 75th year of independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to buy Indian Handloom products and showcase their grandeur.