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India and US to enhance cooperation in maritime sector
India and the United States have agreed to deepen the scope of cooperation in the maritime sector with the American ports evincing keen interest in comprehensive port-led development, especially the ambitious Sagarmala programme. 150 projects under this programme have the potential of mobilizing USD 50-60 Billion of infrastructure investment and another USD 100 Billion of investment for promoting industrial
National Tourism Awards to various segments of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry’ will be given away by the Speaker, Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan at a function organized by the Ministry of Tourism here on 30th July, 2016. Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (Independent Charge) will preside over the function. Invitees at the function would include Chief Ministers and Tourism
NITI Aayog’s Initiative to Create a Framework for Operating 500 Tinkering Labs Across India
NITI Aayog is organizing an Expert Consultative Group Meeting on Creating a Framework for Operationalizing 500 Atal Tinkering Labs, ATL at Faculty Development Centre, Shankar Vihar in New Delhi tomorrow on July 19, 2016. The consultations during 9:30 am till 12:30 pm will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge among the experts to help create and put in place a framework for the
SWAYAM Prabha-Educational Contents through DTH
Government has approved a project to launch the ‘SWAYAM Prabha’-a project for operationalising 32 Direct to Home (DTH) Television Channels for providing high quality educational content to all teachers, students and citizens across the country interested in lifelong learning. There will be new content of four hours every day, which would be telecast six times a day allowing the student to choose the time of his/her
India and Malaysia to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh holds delegation-level talks with the visiting Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi . India and Malaysia have agreed to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS activities. In his delegation level meeting with the visiting Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi here today, the Union
Kick off meeting with Mission team from World Bank Group on Doing Business Report 2017
The Doing Business team of the World Bank Group is on a two week mission to India for interacting with various stakeholders and to validate data for the upcoming Doing Business Report (DBR), 2017. A Kick-off meeting, chaired by Additional Secretary (Investment), Department of Economic Affairs to interact with the Doing Business mission team of the World Bank Group was held on July 18, 2016 at New Delhi. The
Study on Polluted Rivers in India
As per the report published by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in February 2015, 302 polluted river stretches have been identified on 275 rivers in the country based on Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, a key indicator of organic pollution. Pollution abatement of rivers is a continuous and ongoing process. It is the responsibility of the State Governments/ concerned local bodies to set up proper facilities
Estimated Generation of E-Waste
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2005, estimated 1.46 lakh tonnes of e-waste generation in the country, which was expected to exceed 8 lakh tonnes by 2012. As per the United Nations University report, “The Global E-Waste Monitor 2014”, 17 lakh tonnes of e-waste generation was reported in the country in 2014. No comprehensive State-wise inventorization of e-waste generation in the country has been done.
In a declaration in 2009, India announced a voluntary goal of reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 20–25%, over 2005 levels, by 2020, despite having no binding mitigation obligations as per the Convention. Subsequently, India in its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced its intention to reduce emission
Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP), Sikkim has been inscribed as India’s first “Mixed World Heritage Site” on UNESCO World Heritage List, by fulfilling the nomination criteria under both natural and cultural heritage. The 40th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, at a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, granted approval for the inscription of India’s on the coveted UNESCO World Heritage List. The
7.3% Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in June 2016 Over the Same Period in 2015
USA Accounts for Highest Share of FTAs followed by Bangladesh and UK in June 2016 . Rs. 10,732 Crore Foreign Exchange Earned Through Tourism in June 2016 . Ministry of Tourism compiles monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) on the basis of Nationality-wise, Port-wise data received from Bureau of Immigration (BOI) and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism on the basis of data
ECI Launches SVEEP portal in Hindi along with the release of NERP handbook
Dr. Nasim Zaidi, Chief Election Commissioner of India and Mr. A. K. Joti and Mr. O.P. Rawat, Election Commissioners of India launched the SVEEP Portal in Hindi along with the release of Matdaata Mahotsav document and film during the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States here today. A handbook on NERP(National Electoral Rolls Purification) was also released during the conference.
GST hopes brighten, government plans 5-hour debate in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: The prospects of the GST bill seem to have further brightened with government and Congress set to engage in further consultations over the long pending tax reform and the parliamentary affairs ministry planning a five-hour debate in Rajya Sabha. However the date is not set yet. After the government expressed hope for a consensus and narrowing of differences with Congress, PM Narendra Modi on Monday told the
'RSS killed Gandhi': Express regret or face trial, Supreme Court tells Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi to express regret for his comments holding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination or be ready to face a defamation trial. "Why did you make a sweeping statement against the RSS branding everyone associated with the organization in the same brush," the Supreme Court
NITI Aayog to hire six consultants to prepare 15 year vision document
NITI Aayog, government's premier think-tank, plans to engage six consultants to prepare the 15 year vision document as well as strategy and action plan documents for seven year and three year period within the given time frame. The consultants, who would be hired on contract for a period of one year, will get a monthly remuneration of up to Rs 1.75 lakh. "NITI Aayog is looking to engage the services of six (6)
No criticism of Govt by officials on social media: Govt’s proposed rules
NEW DELHI: The Centre plans to bar government officials from making any statement critical of the government specifically now on television, social media or any other communication application, as part of amendments to the Conduct Rules. Right now, the conduct rules do bar government officials from criticizing the government on a radio broadcast, communication over any public media, in any document, in any
North Korea 'fires three ballistic missiles into sea'
North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, say US and S Korean officials.The missiles were launched from the Hwangju region, said South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and flew about 500km (310 miles) to 600km. The US said the first two were believed to be short-range Scuds while the third was a mid-range Rodong or Nodong. It comes after the US and South Korea said
Barack Obama awards Medal of Honour to US veteran of Vietnam War
President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honour, the highest US commendation for valor, on Monday to retired Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kettles for saving the lives of 44 soldiers and crew men during a battle in the Vietnam War nearly 50 years ago. In May 1967, Kettles led a group of helicopters to bring reinforcements and evacuate wounded from a firefight near Duc Pho, Vietnam. He returned to the
Increasing number of labour provisions in trade agreements don't hamper business: UN study
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): Trade-related labour provisions, such as ones that address labour relations or minimum working conditions for employees, do not harm business or make trade provisions less popular, according to a study released on Monday by the United Nations labour agency. Research from the UN International Labour Oranization (ILO) found that a trade agreement which included labour provisions
Adolescents are dying of AIDS at an alarming rate, UN agency warns
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): An average of 29 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 are infected with HIV every hour, according to the United Nations Children's Fund, which is calling for a redoubling of prevention and treatment efforts. “After all of the saved and improved lives thanks to prevention, treatment and care; after all of the battles won against prejudice and ignorance about this disease;
Addressing AIDS conference in South Africa, Ban calls for scaling up global response
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): More than 18,000 global leaders, scientists, advocates, and frontline health workers gathered on Monday in Durban, South Africa, for a United Nations-cosponsored international conference on AIDS, to advance knowledge about HIV and build innovative partnerships to strengthen global response to the endemic. “I call for Durban 2016 to mark the commitment to a new era
UN officials spotlight need to move from commitments to results on Global Goals
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): Every country must accelerate the implementation pace of the 'ambitious and transformative' development agenda adopted by United Nations Member States nearly one year ago, by boosting efforts to overcome persistent challenges, new obstacles and unforeseen setbacks in on Monday's turbulent world, the UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Monday declared.
New UN report links farming, forestry and improved food security
Farming is globally the most significant driver of deforestation, but promoting a more positive interaction between agriculture and forestry can build sustainable agricultural systems and improve food systems, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It is not necessary to cut down forests to produce more food,” said FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva in his opening remarks to the 23rd
UN health agency urges speeding up efforts on noncommunicable diseases
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): Governments must make greater efforts to protect people from heart disease, cancers, diabetes and lung disease – the leading causes of death among the elderly – the United Nations health agency on Monday said. Without greater effort, the majority of countries will also fail to meet their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable
Senior UN relief official welcomes US and EU funding for emergency response in Lake Chad Bas
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): High donor commitments continued to help Lebanon in mitigating the impact of the Syrian crisis by bolstering food assistance, education, water and sanitation, according to a United Nations mid-year update on donor support to the country. “As of the end of June, available resources stood at $1.17 billion, with $828 million disbursed this year and $344 million carried over from
UNESCO lists Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier’s works among World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has listed Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier’s works among its World Heritage Sites list. In this regard, announcement was at the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO held in Istanbul in Turkey. Le Corbusier works were added in the list in recognition of his contribution in spearheading the modern
Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner named UNESCO Artist for Peace
Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner was appointed as the UNESCO Artist for Peace by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. He was appointed after the opening ceremony of the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Istanbul, Turkey. He was named UNESCO Artist for Peace in recognition of his Efforts to promote the universal values of music, an essential instrument of dialogue
SpaceX successfully launches Dragon Cargo capsule using Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon Cargo capsule filled with supplies for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon Cargo capsule was launched using SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. After successful take off, the Falcon 9 rocket separated from cargo after sending in into orbit. Then the first stage of the rocket successfully landed back on the solid
Legendary playback singer Mubarak Begum passes away
Legendary playback singer Mubarak Begum passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra after a prolonged illness. She was 80. She is known for her singing scores of songs, duets and ghazals for Bollywood, mainly during the 1950s-1970s About Mubarak Begum Mubarak Begum was born in Sujangarh, Rajasthan and moved to Mumbai when she was 10-year-old. She had started her career with light music recitals in All India Radio
Fourth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond scheme opened for subscription
The fourth tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) scheme opened for subscription. SGB is government securities denominated in grams of gold. It offers an alternative to holding gold in physical form. The scheme was launched by the Union Government in October 2015. Government has fixed 3,119 Rupees per gram as the issue price for the bond in this tranche. The scheme will be open till 22 July 2016. Key Facts The bond
Parliament passes Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016
The Parliament has passed the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016 to provide statutory status to the existing Regional Centre for Biotechnology in Faridabad, Haryana. The Bill seeks to provide legislative backing to the Regional Centre and also confers upon it the status of an institution of national importance. Key Facts Objectives of the Regional Centre: (i) Disseminate knowledge by providing teaching and research
Maharashtra CM launches virtual, digital classrooms, interacts with youth
On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today interacted with students of 32 ITIs across Maharashtra after launching the new facilities of virtual and digital classrooms. The facilities will be soon extended to all ITIs which will open the doors of knowledge and bridge the rural, urban gap, he said. The Chief Minister also announced an initiative to make these
Bahrain's main Shia opposition group, Wefaq, 'dissolved'
A court in Bahrain has ordered the Sunni Muslim-ruled country's leading Shia opposition group dissolved and its assets seized, reports say. The ruling follows last month's move by the government to suspend all activities of the Wefaq National Islamic Society. Funds will be transferred to Bahrain's government, al-Arabiya TV said. Wefaq has helped lead pro-democracy protests in the country since 2011.
Venezuela reopens Colombian border to allow shoppers to cross
Venezuela has opened its border with Colombia for the second time this month to allow people to cross over to shop for basic foods and medicines. Last week 35,000 crossed over for the first time since the border was closed a year ago by President Nicolas Maduro to fight cross-border crime. Officials said at least 100,000 entered Colombia over the weekend. Many basic goods are in short supply in Venezuela because
Russia to deploy S-400 missiles in Crimea next month
Russia is to deploy its advanced long-range surface-to-air missiles S-400 in Crimea, beefing up Russia’s anti-access/area-denial capabilities around the peninsula. A full regiment system of S-400 Triumph is to be delivered to Crimea in August, told the media Lt. Col. Evgeny Oleinikov, deputy commander of the 18th missile air defense regiment of the 31 air defense division. “After tests at a firing range… are complete, in
UK offered Brexit free trade deal with Australia
Australia has called for a free trade deal with Britain following its exit from the European Union. Theresa May described the move as "very encouraging" and insisted it showed Brexit could work for Britain. In a phone call to the new PM, her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull said he urgently wanted to open up trading between the two countries. Liam Fox, the new international trade secretary, said he was already
Guruprasad Mohapatra appointed as Chairman of Airports Authority of India
Odisha-born bureaucrat Guruprasad Mohapatra was on 15 July 2016 appointed as the Chairman of Airports Authority of India (AAI) with effect from 19 July 2016. guruprasad Mohapatra is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. Prior to the recent posting, he was posted as Joint Secretary in Union Ministry of Commerce. Mohpatra also served the Sales Tax department as Special Commissioner (Enforcement),
All India Electricity Board Kabaddi tournament title won by Himachal
Monday;July 18, 2016: Himachal Pradesh won the champion trophy in the 41st All India Electricity Board Kabaddi tournament held at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. The final of All India Electricity Board Kabaddi tournament held last evening where HP defeated Punjab by 36-22. Tamil Nadu Minister for Tourism Vellamandi Natarajan, Minister for Backward classes and minority welfare S Valarmati gave away the
Ajay Shirke to choose BCCI over MCA as Lodha committee recommendations take effect
With the honourable Supreme Court of India ordering the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to honour the recommendations of the Lodha committee within a six-month period, wholesale changes are expected within the cricket administration circles at the national level as well as the various state associations. One of the major recommendations which is expected to have a huge impact is the "one post per person”
Geneva, July 18 (IBNS) A new WHO report highlights the need to intensify national action to meet the global targets governments have agreed to protect people from heart disease, cancers, diabetes, and lung diseases.Globally, these 4 noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) represent the largest cause of death in people aged under 70 years, posing a major threat to sustainable development. The global survey, “Assessing
NASA’s Kepler confirms 100+ exoplanets during Its K2 mission
California, July 18 (IBNS) An international team of astronomers has discovered and confirmed a treasure trove of new worlds using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft on its K2 mission. Among the findings tallying 197 initial planet candidates, scientists have confirmed 104 planets outside our solar system. Among the confirmed is a planetary system comprising four promising planets that could be rocky. The planets, all
ESAF applies for final licence for small finance bank
Kerala-based ESAF Microfinance, which had last year received in-principle approval to start a small finance bank, has now applied for the final licence. “We gave an application to RBI (Reserve Bank of India) about a month ago for the final licence. We will start operations within 60 days of receiving the final licence,” said A G Varughese, executive vice-president, ESAF Microfinance. K Paul Thomas, chairman of the ESAF group,
The Central Government has approved projects involving an investment of Rs19.50 crore for Mewat and Sirsa districts of Haryana, under Muti Sectoral Development Programme (MSDP). Haryana Chief Secretary DS Dhesi presided over a meeting in this regard with Deputy Commissioners of six districts and Administrative Secretaries of various departments through video conferencing. These districts included Sirsa,
West Bengal govt. sets target to construct toilets across all villages of the state by March 2019
The West Bengal government has set a target to construct toilets across all villages of the state by March 2019 to enable open defecation free (ODF) rural Bengal. By March 2019, we plan to have toilets across all rural homes in the state,” Dibyendu Sarkar, commissioner in the state’s panchayat and rural development department told. Sarkar said.The Hooghly, East Midnapore and North 24 Parganas districts will be ODF by
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has inked an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with non-profit public organization namely Global Village Foundation (GVF) for collaborative studies and research on social and economic public policies. The MoU was signed in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal and Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu and was signed by the Registrar of the MDU, Jitender Bhardwaj
Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal clinch National Squash tittles
Dipika Pallikal Karthik dethroned defending champion Joshna Chinappa to regain the women’s title in the 73rd Senior National Squash Championship and The men’s crown was captured by title holder and top seed Saurav Ghosal, who created history by winning it for the 11th time, defeating fourth seed Harinderpal Singh Sandhu in five hard-fought games . Ghosal beat Sandhu 11-7, 7-11, 3-11, 11-8, 14-12 after an 88-minute
Haryana Government to Give Rs 15 Lakh Cash to Rio-bound Athletes
Chandigarh: Haryana government will organize a special function to honour all the 22 sportspersons from the state, who have qualified to participate in Rio Olympics, where each of them will be handed cash award of Rs 15 lakh, said Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij. Vij said:"Olympic contingent comprise of 10 men and 12 women sportspersons from our state which is roughly about 21 percent. That's a matter of pride
SC refuses to restrain Tendulkar from using Bharat Ratna
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restrain cricketer Sachin Tendulkar from using the Bharat Ratna honour, citing the absence of statutory provisions, rules and regulations. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and D Y Chandrachud said there were no statutory provisions that could lay down the standards for the use of the top civilian awards and other national awards by its recipients. The bench said it cannot regulate the
Awards for MSSRF chief, former DGP
Chennai: Noted agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and former DGP V Vaikunth were among those chosen to receive this year’s ‘Pride of Madras’ awards. Instituted by SCGOBN in 2015 in association with the Rotary Club of Madras Mount, the awards are presented to individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty in serving senior citizens and the poor and needy through their respective professions. A press note
Netherlands-UP signs agreement for setting up skill development centre for farmers
The Netherlands and Uttar Pradesh on 14 July 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a skill development centre to help farmers. The MoU would ensure that farmers get information on food processing as well as along with use of modern techniques to boost production of sugarcane, potato, dairy development and flowers. Besides, the Dutch government would also help in cleaning the Yamuna in Agra
World Bank Group appoints Paul Romer as Chief Economist
World Bank Group on 18 July 2016 appointed Paul Romer as World Bank Chief Economist with effect from September 2016. Romer is a widely respected economist and a successful entrepreneur. Romer will join the Bank at a critical time when the field of development is transforming under the forces of rapid technological change, globalization, and demography. As Chief Economist, Romer will support the President
CBDT signs seven Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 18 July 2016 signed seven Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers. Some of the agreements also have a Rollback provision as well. The 7 APAs pertain to various sectors of economy like banking, Information Technology and Automotives. The international transactions covered in these agreements include software development Services, IT
