Новости за 17.06.2023

The Met department has predicted that the heat wave would continue for the next 24 hours

Following insurance regulator Irdai directive, LIC on Saturday announced concessions to mitigate the hardships of the claimants of policies and also of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana affected by the Cyclone Biparjoy. LIC in a statement said it is reaching out to the affected people to provide assistance although the loss of lives has been minimal. Nodal officers have been nominated at Divisional level to liaison with Chief/Secretary/Officer concerned of the State Government in this regard, it said. Читать дальше...

Mandaviya urged the officials to work on a flood-management model to deal with the flood situation in Assam, which is a recurring phenomenon

This additional financing will further deepen Kerala's resilience in the critical areas of coastal erosion and water resource management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of the G20 nations, proposing that the African Union be given full membership of the grouping at its upcoming summit in India, official sources said on Saturday. The prime minister has taken a "bold step" to enhance Africa's voice on the international stage and in shaping the future of "our shared world", they said. "He has written to G20 counterparts to propose that the African Union be given full membership at the upcoming Delhi Summit of G20, as requested by them," said a source. Читать дальше...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said it was a major achievement of the Gujarat government that no death took place on account of cyclone Biparjoy even though it packed a wind speed of 140 kmph while making landfall. Electricity will be restored in affected areas by June 20, he said, talking to reporters in Bhuj, the headquarters of the Kutch district which bore the brunt of the cyclone. Power supply has been restored in 1,600 villages and fully restored in Junagadh and Porbandar districts, the Union minister said. Читать дальше...

Delhi Education Minister Atishi visited a community-based school for children from low-income groups in London, to gain insights into its "successful education model" with an aim to improve civic schools here, her office said on Saturday. The Delhi minister is currently on a visit to the UK. She visited the Tollgate Primary School, "a community-based institution catering to the academic needs of children from low-income groups and diverse cultural backgrounds in London, known for providing high-quality... Читать дальше...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said collective efforts by legislators in sharing best practices in good governance will help India scale remarkable heights of success. In a written message to the National Legislators' Conference here, the prime minister said it was remarkable that public representatives of different political parties have gathered here to strengthen democratic practices by keeping topics such as good governance, successful legislative studies and novel models of development at the forefront. Читать дальше...

The Chief Minister made these announcements while virtually interacting with beneficiaries of self-help groups

The Governor went to Canning in South 24 Parganas district on Saturday evening and interacted with the locals over the violence witnessed for the past few days

The IMD also predicted that light/moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely over South India during the next five days

SP's Shivpal Singh Yadav has said he is not averse to contesting from Azamgarh constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if the party asks him to. The LS constituency was held by Samajwadi Party patriarch, late Mulayam Singh Yadav, in 2014, and later by party president Akhilesh Yadav in 2019. Interacting with reporters in Azamgarh on Friday, Shivpal said, "It is for the national leadership to decide who will contest from Azamgarh. But the decision of the party will be respected." Azamgarh is currently held by BJP's Dinesh Lal Yadav. Читать дальше...

The Vishva Hindu Praishad on Saturday condemned the Karnataka government's decision to repeal the anti-conversion law introduced by the previous BJP regime and launched a mass protest against it. In a statement, VHP general secretary Milind Parande termed the state government's decision as the culmination of Muslim and Christian appeasement and said its a blow to Hindu values. He said the state government could have amended the law if there were any shortcomings in it. But, it seems that the Congress... Читать дальше...

The NCP will observe June 20 as "gaddar day" (traitors' day) to mark the first anniversary of the rebellion in Shiv Sena which was led by Eknath Shinde and culminated in the collapse of the then Maha Vikas Aghadi government in June 2022. The MVA comprises Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), NCP, and Congress. State Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Jayant Patil has asked the party cadres to protest against the rebel MLA of Shiv Sena. "NCP workers should organise protests in the nook and... Читать дальше...

Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius, normal for the season, the India Meteorological Department said. For Sunday, the weather office has predicted a thunderstorm with rain. The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 27.6 degrees Clesius -- normal for the season. On Friday, Delhi received a fresh spell of rain under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy and a western disturbance active over the northwest Himalayan region. It recorded 7 mm rainfall... Читать дальше...

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote a letter to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, urging him to set up AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in Raichur. He requested the Union Minister to instruct the concerned to take steps in this regard. "Being one of the aspirational districts of the country, Raichur has lower health, education level and per capita income than other regions. The area is also at a geographical disadvantage since it experiences extreme weather conditions," Siddaramaiah said in the letter. Читать дальше...

The Anna Bhagya scheme under which the Congress government has promised to provide 10 kg of rice free of cost to the poor has run into controversy

New Delhi [India], June 17: The heart of Russia, Moscow, witnessed a magnificent display of Russian history in the festival 'Times and Eras', an integral part of the renowned 'Moscow Seasons' project. The festival showcased reenactments of Russia's four epic battles in the four different parks. The main centre of attraction points included Mitino Landscape Park, Park 50th Anniversary of October and Kolomenskoe Historical and Architectural Museum.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 17: Bank of Maharashtra, a premier public sector bank in the country, organised a customer connect and outreach program at Andheri, Mumbai on 16th June, 2023. Asheesh Pandey, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra attended the event. Manoj Kare, General Manager & Zonal Manager, Mumbai South Zone; Pradeep Mishra, Zonal Manager, Mumbai North; Rajkishore Ranjit, Zonal Manager, Thane, Sandeep Chourasiya Zonal Manager Navi Mumbai along with the Branch Managers and staff hosted the event. Читать дальше...

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 17: Sharda Hospital is proud to announce its collaboration with Prima Vista- Richard Wolf Academy Germany, a renowned medical technology company. This collaboration aims to advance techniques and technologies for the care of patients around the globe. This leading Center of Excellence is the very first of its kind in India. The center was inaugurated by Vice Chairman, Sharda Hospital - Y.K Gupta & Pro-Chancellor, Sharda University and Medical Superintendent... Читать дальше...

The Delhi High Court has directed the chief executive officer of Delhi Waqf Board to come before it and explain the reasons for non-payment of salaries to board employees for several months in spite of a court order directing clearance of the outstanding dues. Justice Jyoti Singh said the petition of the Delhi Waqf Board Employees depicts a "very sorry" state of affairs as admittedly the employees have not received their salaries for nearly nine months. The authorities were totally insensitive to... Читать дальше...

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday raised objections to certain dialogues and scenes of the film "Aadipursh" -- a retelling of the Ramayana -- accusing it of hurting Hindu sentiments and alleged the BJP allowed its making for "cheap politics". As AAP panned the film, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor demanded that the Censor Board temporarily bar screening of the film "Adipurush" until a re-examine of its "controversial" scenes and dialogues. Directed by Om Raut, "Adipurush" has been panned... Читать дальше...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has secured a hat-trick of winning the first prize in the 'National Water Awards' for the promotion of water conservation and proper management of water, officials said. The shrine board bagged the 'Best Institution for Campus Usage' award in the fourth National Water Awards, they said. An official said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar conferred the National Water Awards 2023 during a ceremony organised at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by the Department of Water Resources... Читать дальше...

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday chaired a virtual meeting with central and state agencies to review health preparedness as part of the flood management in Assam. He also directed the officials concerned to prepare a flood public health response and action plan with a perspective of health emergencies. The union health minister underscored the importance of collaboration and coordination between central and state agencies to ensure effective management of flood, an official release said. Читать дальше...

As per CMR, around 5 in 6 smartphone users play games on their smartphones for stress relief (44 per cent) and leisure (41 per cent), and often immerse themselves in another character (26 per cent)