Month: February 2023

Union Health Ministry launches nationwide ‘Sarva Dawa Sevan’ campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027

Vijay Raman

Union Secretary for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Rajesh Bhushan launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending disease transmission through the door-to-door administration of anti-filarial drugs, especially in 10 filaria affected states. This launch comes a month after the program received resounding support from the Hon’ble Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to eliminate Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target.   High-burden districts in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh jointly launched the campaign…

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Vande Bharat 2 gets green signal in Mumbai

Vijay Raman

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat trains at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai . The two trains are Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat and Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat. He also dedicated two road projects to the nation – the Santacruz Chembur Link Road and Kurar underpass project to ease road traffic congestion and streamline the movement of vehicles in Mumbai.   Upon arriving at Platform no. 18 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Prime Minister inspected the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat. He also interacted with the…

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Successful flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

Vijay Raman

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) successfully launched three satellites into their intended orbits. In its second developmental flight, the SSLV-D2 vehicle placed EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites into their intended 450 km circular orbit with an inclination of 37 degrees. It took-off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 09:18 hours IST and took about 15 minutes to inject the satellites.   SSLV is the new small satellite launch vehicle developed by ISRO to cater the launch of small satellites up to 500 kg to…

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Seafood products export from India during the last three years has increases

Vijay Raman

Seafood products export from India during the last three years has increased from US$ 6679 million in FY 2019-20 to an all-time high record figure of US$ 7759.58 million in FY 2021-22, the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel said in reply to a parliamentary question today.     The Government through Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) provides financial assistance to the seafood processors/exporters for the development of infrastructure and up gradation of new technologies in the fisheries sector all over the country with an…

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M/s SURYADIPTA PROJECTS PVT LTD LAUNCH OF FIRST ACTCM BARGE, YARD 125 (LSAM 15)

Vijay Raman

Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, Yard 125 (LSAM 15) was launched by Capt Prashant Saxena, AWPS (Mbi) on 10 Feb 23 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Ministry of Defence.   Contract for construction of 11 x ACTCM Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME, in consonance with “AatmaNirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. This Barge is being…

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Leading luxury retailer, AZA Fashions unveils its new store in Hyderabad

Vijay Raman

Versatile and popular actor Tamannaah Bhatia attended as special guest Aza curates the finest in Indian fashion and represents the pinnacle of modern luxury and service.  Founded in 2005 by Dr. Alka Nishar, Aza has become a leading fashion authority in India. With multiple stores already in Mumbai and Delhi, Aza now expands its footprint to Hyderabad and has unveiled its new store in the city with an aim to deliver an extraordinary shopping experience, with an unparalleled focus on personalized service and customer satisfaction. Celebrated entrepreneur and philanthropist, Pinky…

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The people of Dungti village on getting tap water even at -30° C

Vijay Raman

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Dungti village near Demjok in eastern Ladakh on getting tap water even at -30° C.   Responding to a tweet by MP, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Prime Minister tweeted;   “Congratulations to the people of Dungti! We are strongly committed to fulfilling the vision of providing Har Ghar Jal.”   Source

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Rents on a Roll – Top Areas See Up to 23% Rental Growth Since 2019

Vijay Raman

Noida’s Sector-150 sees 23% growth in avg. monthly rentals (of standard 1,000 sq. ft. 2 BHK home) – from INR 15,500 per month in 2019 to INR 19,000 per month in 2022. Pune’s Hinjewadi & Wagholi saw avg. monthly rentals go up by 20% & 21% respectively in this period. Bengaluru’s Whitefield recorded 18% rental growth – from INR 19,000/month in 2019 to INR 22,500/month in 2022. Rental hotspots across cities saw largely double-digit growth, except Hyderabad – Gachibowli & HITECH City saw single-digit growth of 6% & 7% respectively. With return-to-office,…

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NALCO profit up 61% sequentially in Q3

Vijay Raman

Net Profit for Q3 Pegged at Rs.274 crore National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Mines, has declared its financial results for the 3rd quarter ended December 2022. As per  the reviewed financial results for the 3rd quarter of the FY 23, taken on record by the Board in the meeting held at Bhubaneswar , NALCO has achieved net profit of Rs.274 crore, as against Rs.170 crore in the preceding quarter of this fiscal.   The net sales turnover in the 3rd Quarter was Rs.3290 crore. …

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Anurag Singh Thakur, LG of J&K officially declare Khelo India Winter Games 3rd edition open in Gulmarg; 40 Khelo India Centers launched in J&K on the occasion

Vijay Raman

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declared the Khelo India Winter Games 3rd edition open in Gulmarg on Friday. The Union Minister was joined by Hon’ble Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, other dignitaries and masses of young athletes, coaches and staff.     A special message was also sent by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to motivate the athletes. Honourable PM sent his best wishes to participating athletes, coaches and officials.   The opening ceremony remained electric…

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