418.47LMT wheat procured so far, against the last year corresponding purchase of 373.22 LMT About 46 Lakh farmers benefitted from the ongoing wheat procurement Over 816.65 LMTs of paddy procured on MSP for ongoing KMS 2020-21 and RMS 120.89 Lakhfarmers benefitted from for ongoing KMS 2020-21 and RMS paddy procurement on MSP Government agencies procured...
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Heat wave conditions at isolated places very likely over northwest Rajasthan today
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): (Date: 09th June, 2021 Time of Issue: 0800 Hours IST) Current Temperature Status and Warning for next 24 hours Heat Wave and Maximum Temperatures observed Yesterday (0530 IST hrs. of 08th June to 0530 IST hrs. of 09th June) Heat Wave observed: at isolated pockets over northwest Rajasthan. Maximum Temperatures:- Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C as on 08-06-2021 were recorded at most places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi,West Rajasthan; at many places over West Uttar Pradesh; at a few places over Haryana, Chandigarh &...
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Novel technique could help detect tropical cyclones for Bay of Bengal Basin earlier than satellites
Indian Scientists have found a promising technique for early detection of development or strengthening of tropical cyclones in the atmospheric column prior to satellite detection over ocean surface in North Indian Ocean region. Early detection of Tropical cyclones has wide socio-economic implications. So far, remote sensing techniques have detected them the earliest. However, this detection...
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Ins Tarkash Brings Medical Oxygen Consignment
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash on her third trip as part of Operation Samudra Setu II (Oxygen Express) brought in critical medical supplies from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In continuation of “Oxygen Solidarity Bridge” to support India’s fight against COVID, Indian Naval ships have been playing crucial role in transhipment of Oxygen and other medical supplies...
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Fresh Order for Vaccines placed to achieve Universalization of Vaccination
25 Crore doses of Covishield and 19 Crore of Covaxin to be procured Posted On: 08 JUN 2021 4:47PM by PIB Delhi Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for an effective Vaccination drive under the ‘Whole of Government” approach since 16th January this year. Based on the various representations...
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Raksha Mantri invites Swedish firms to invest in defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
ddresses Webinar on India-Sweden defence industry cooperation ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ focuses on manufacturing cost-effective quality products for India and the world, says Shri Rajnath Singh Posted On: 08 JUN 2021 4:08PM by PIB Delhi A webinar on India-Sweden Defence Industry Cooperation, with the theme ‘Capitalizing Opportunities for Growth and Security’, was organised on June 08, 2021....
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviews progress of Arun Jaitley Recreation cum Sports Complexes at Hiranagar in J&K
Asks authorities to expedite the work during a visit to the site of the Project Posted On: 06 JUN 2021 7:05PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today asked the authorities to expedite the work on Arun Jaitley multiple complex, coming up in this border area of Hiranagar, Jammu, which is going to...
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Southwest Monsoon advanced into northeastern states and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department: (Dated: 06 June, 2021, Time of Issue: 1430 hrs. IST) Progress of southwest Monsoon ♦ Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into more parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra, entire Karnataka, some more parts of Telangana, entire Tamil Nadu, some...
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PM condoles demise of Padma Vibhushan Sir Anerood Jugnauth
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Sir Anerood Jugnauth. In a tweet, Shri Modi said: “Padma Vibhushan Sir Anerood Jugnauth, a tall leader & statesman, was the architect of modern Mauritius. A proud Pravasi Bharatiya, he helped forge the special bilateral relationship that will benefit from his legacy. Condolences to...
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INS Airavat arrives at Visakhapatnam with COVID Relief Material from Vietnam and Singapore
As part of Operation Samudra Setu II, INS Airavat of the Eastern Naval Command arrived at Visakhapatnam on 03 Jun 21 with COVID Relief stores including Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks, Oxygen Cylinders and ventilators from Vietnam and Singapore. Operation Samudra Setu-II was launched by the Indian Navy for shipment of COVID Relief material included filled medical...