Category: National

Nearly 46 lakh unorganized workers have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan pension scheme

DELHI, DECEMBER 2: In order to provide old age protection in the form of a monthly pension, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in the year 2019. Under this scheme, minimum assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- will be provided to the […]

Union Health Ministry reviews status and progress under “Har Ghar Dastak” campaign with States/UTs

A jump of 11.7% in 2nd dose COVID19 vaccination coverage during the campaign (till 30th Nov) No vaccine should get expired, both in Govt. and Private facilities; Available vaccines to be consumed timely States advised to aim for zero wastage of vaccines DELHI, DECEMBER 2: The ‘Har Ghar […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, DECEMBER 2: 124.96 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload currently stands at 99,763 Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.29%; Lowest since March 2020 Recovery Rate currently at 98.35% 8,548 recoveries in […]

CEC addresses virtual seminar on “Story of World’s Largest Democracy’s Election”

DELHI, DECEMBER 1: The Election Commission of India  in association with the High Commission of India, Pretoria; Consulate General of India, Johannesburg and  Electoral Commission of South Africa, participated in an international virtual seminar on  “Story of World’s Largest Democracy’s Election” in India on 30th November 2021.The Webinar […]

PM greets BSF personnel on their Raising Day

DELHI, DECEMBER 1: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the BSF personnel and their families on the occasion of BSF’s Raising Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “On their Raising Day, greetings to the @BSF_India family. BSF is widely respected for its courage and […]

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar Chairs World AIDS Day Celebrations

Important guidelines on ART Services and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis released under the National AIDS Control Program “For ensuring Jan Swasthya, it’s important to collate our efforts in a strategic manner for achieving our goals”- Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar DELHI, DECEMBER 1: Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State, Health […]

Infiltration and Terrorist Attacks In J&K

DELHI, DECEMBER 1: The incidents of infiltration and terrorist attacks have decreased significantly since 2018 in Jammu and Kashmir. The details of Estimated Net Infiltrations and Terrorist incidents during last three years and current year are as under:- Description 2018 2019 2020 2021 Estimated Net Infiltration 143 141 […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, DECEMBER 1: 124.10 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload less than a lakh after 547 days; currently stands at 99,023 active cases Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.29%; Lowest since March […]

Soil Health Card Scheme

DELHI, NOVEMBER 30: National Productivity Council (NPC) carried out a study on ‘Soil Testing Infrastructure for Faster Delivery of Soil Health Card in India’ in 2017.  In the study it was found that application of fertilizer and micronutrients based on Soil Health Card (SHC) recommendations resulted in 8-10% […]

Centre reviews Public Health Preparedness with States/UTs in view of new COVID19 Variant (OMICRON) reported by WHO

States advised not to let their guards down- Test, Track, Treat strategy re-emphasized The OMICRON Variant doesn’t escape RTPCR and RAT; States advised to ramp up Testing for prompt and early identification of any cases Strict vigil to be on emerging clusters and hotspots for timely and effective […]

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