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11 Mar

Andhra Pradesh fully recovered from Covid, says survey

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Andhra Pradesh has "recovered fully" from the impact of Covid-19, leading to a 18.47 per cent increase in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the Socio-Economic Survey said. The SES 2021-22 was presented to the state Legislature on Friday."The state economy has recovered fully from the adverse impact of Covid. The GSDP at current prices touched Rs 12,01,736 crore as per the advance estimates for the 2021-22 financial year. The economy showed a great comeback," the SES said.In 2020-21, the GSDP was Rs 10,14,374 crore.At constant prices (2011-12), the GSDP grew at 11.43 per cent to Rs 6,70,321 crore.

11 Mar

BJP set for big win in Uttar Pradesh

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BJP seems to retain power in Uttar Pradesh, with poll trends on Thursday showing the party alliance leading in 269 seats as against 121 of its nearest rival Samajwadi Party.The state has 403 assembly seats and 202 seats are needed to form a majority government. Trends are available for 399 seats so far.Prominent candidates who have secured a lead include Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav from Karhal, Shivpal Yadav from Jaswant Nagar and CLP leader Aradhana Shukla from Rampur Khas (Pratapgarh).According to official trends available for 399 seats, the BJP is leading in 252 seats…

11 Mar

New booster dose trial by Delhi AIIMS

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is going to start a booster dose trial of Bharat Biotech’s Covid 19 vaccine from this week. As report says, this trial will be conducted on more than 800 participants. The objective of the trial — titled as ‘Phase 3, Randomized, Multi-Centric, Open-labeled Study to Evaluate Immunogenicity and Safety of BBV154 Booster Dose in Participants Previously Vaccinated with EUA Vaccines’ — is to understand the best combination of heterologous boosting. As expert says this trial study will evaluate the immunogenicity and safety as a booster dose in individuals in india. Post two…

11 Mar

A rare zebra found on Serengeti National Park

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Recently in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, a rare albino zebra named as Ndasiata, has been discovered without any black and white stripes that the species is known for. The video is posted on instagram where Ndasiata is seen with another zebra. While animals videos and photos got viral for their free spirit nature or cuteness, this time the uncommon attribute took place. The uncommon zebra is estimated to be eight months old, sighted on the eastern section of the park. Although the foal’s neck, head and torso have a few minor black and white stripes the remaining body is covered…

11 Mar

Applications under PLI scheme for drone industry invites by Aviation Ministry

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A notification regarding applications for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components has been issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry. Under this scheme, for a manufacturer of drones and drone components, incentive will be 20% of the “value addition” that is made by the company during the next 3 years. In the notification it is stated that all those who are eligible are advised to submit the application form at the Civil Aviation Ministry’s website. The deadline for submitting these applications is 11:59 pm on 31st March. More than one company within a group of companies can…

11 Mar

PM Modi will attend Various Events during the visit in Gujarat

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The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had informed that Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is on a 2-day visit in Gujarat on 11th and 12th March. Pm Modi will address various programmes and also dedicate various projects during the visit in the state. With 33 district panchayats, 248 taluka panchayats and over 14,500 gram panchayats, the state Gujarat has a three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) will be dedicated to this nation by PM Narendra Modi on 12th March and also the first convocation address of the RRU will be delivered by him as the Chief Guest of…

09 Mar

The restarting of international scheduled commercial flights

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Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) welcomed the restarting of international scheduled commercial flights. They said that it will give a ray of hope to the hospitality segment and its employees. The Vice President of FHRAI Gurbaxish Singh Kohli said, "The resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services from March 27 is a welcome relief. We thank the Govt and Civil Aviation Ministry for it." Gurbaxish Singh Kohli also said that, "The industry was anxiously awaiting an announcement on this since early bird gets the worm. Foreign Exchange earnings for the last two Financial Years have been…

09 Mar

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanks PM Modi

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PM Modi talked with the senior ministers and officials about the evacuation of India citizens. He has also spoken to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the same topic while reiterating the plea for end to the war and violence. The war leaving several dead and many others injured besides prompting Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II. Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi evacuated 9 citizens of Bangladesh from Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina thanked him for this help. India has rescued stranded citizens mostly of them are students. They are of…

08 Mar

India to resume international passenger flights from March 27

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After a hiatus of nearly 3 years, the government has decided to resume the scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India from March 27, 2022. However, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said that all international operations shall be subject to strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols by the Ministry of Health for international travel. In a statement, the MoCA said that international operations from March 27 will be subject to strict adherence to Union health ministry guidelines that were issued on February 10. Scheduled international flight services are suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the…

08 Mar

Chandipur town gets new Trends store

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Chandipur : Trends (India’s largest and fastest-growing apparel and accessories specialty chain of Reliance Retail) inaugurated its new Store in West Bengal – at Chandipur town of Purba Medinipur district. The Trends store at Chandipur boasts modern looks and ambiance featuring an exciting range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at prices that are affordable and seen as high value for money.Customers of this town can look forward to a uniquely special and superlative experience of shopping for trendy Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, Kids Wear & Fashion Accessories, at delightful…