Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed use of fertilizer & new techniques will help in doubling farmers' income by 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that the
farming community on the right use of fertilizers, advanced techniques,
and cash-less transactions will help in doubling farmers' income by
2022.
The cooperative also played an important role in the implementation of
urea neem-coating programme rolled out by the government to curb black
marketing of urea.
IFFCO's initiatives to connect farmers with best farm techniques will be
helpful in achieving this goal. Founded in 1967 with just 57
cooperatives, IFFCO is today an amalgamation of over 36,000 Indian
cooperatives.
GSTN Launches excel-based offline tool to file initial GSTR-3B Returns
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) launched an
Excel-based offline tool for businesses to file initial GSTR- 3B
returns.
They stated that taxpayers can download the offline utility from the
GSTN portal and after fill in the data the file can be uploaded on GST
portal.
After uploading of the return to the GST Portal, the taxpayer has to
preview the form, complete formalities like submit, offset the liability
and file their GSTR-3B Return using a digital signature or electronic
verification code.
Hirasar Greenfield Airport Project in Gujarat gets Green Clearance
The Central Government has given green clearance
for a greenfield airport project at Hirasar, about 28 km from Rajkot in
Gujarat, at a cost of over Rs. 1,400 crores.
The state government has proposed a new airport in Rajkot district as
the existing one is small and the earlier plan to extend the current
runway could not materialize because of high land cost.
The Environment Ministry has given the environment clearance to the
Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Ltd (GSAICL) for
development of a greenfield airport at Rajkot.
Union Government gives clearance to greenfield airport project at Hirasar near Rajkot in Gujarat
The Central Government gave clearance for a
greenfield airport project at Hirasar, near Rajkot in Gujarat, at a cost
of over 1,400 crore rupees.
The state government had proposed a new airport in Rajkot district as
the existing one is small and the earlier plan to extend the current
runway could not be materialized due to high land cost
According to the GSAICL, the proposed project will aid the development
of trade and tourism besides improving regional connectivity in
Gujarat.
Lebanon’s parliament approves country’s first budget since 2005
Lebanon’s parliament approved country’s first
budget in 12 years.
It is aimed towards reforming the fragile economy and preventing rising
debt from becoming a crisis-like situation.Political crisis gripped
Lebanon since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri
in 2005, thereby preventing the successive government from passing the
budget.
This year’s budget was considered a necessity to bring the Lebanese
economy on track which has been negatively affected by the inaction of
previous Governments and also by six years of war in neighboring Syria.
NRCB signs agreement with Andhra Pradesh Government
National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) signed
a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Andhra Pradesh State Government
to develop technologies relating to banana production.
The MoC was signed between Andhra Pradesh’s Industries and Commerce
Department Secretary M.Girija Shankar and NRCB Director S. Uma in
presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
They will also provide necessary training and will support growers and
entrepreneurs in the initial phase to promote indigenous and commercial
varieties of banana for domestic and export markets.
Union Government to organise Global Ayurveda meet in Kochi
The State government will organize a four days
International seminar and Global Ayurveda meet in Kochi on February
2018.
The main focus of this seminar will be showcasing Kerala’s achievements
in health tourism, healthcare, and Ayurveda, she said after inaugurating
the Ayurveda Day celebrations the other day.
The festival is being organised by the Centre for Innovation in Science
and Social Action in association with the State government, Department
of Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(AYUSH), Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisations of India,
Ayurveda Drug Manufacturers Association and Kerala State Indian Systems
of Medicine of Medicine Self Financing Management Association, State
Department of AYUSH, Department of Tourism and Department of Industry.
India among five countries responsible for 50% newborn deaths
As per a report titled “Levels and Trends in
Child Mortality 2017”, India along with Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, and
Ethiopia is responsible for half of all newborn deaths in the world.
This report has been authored by United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank Group and United
Nations.
Varanasi to get 2 new Sewage Treatment plants before March for Clean Ganga Process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary
constituency Varanasi will soon get two sewage treatment plants as part
of the government’s bid to curb Ganga water pollution.
The sewage treatment plants, having a total 260 million liters daily
capacity, will be commissioned at Varanasi’s Dinapur and Goitha before
March next year.
The government had recently awarded a contract for constructing 50 MLD
(million liters daily) capacity STP (sewage treatment plants) at Ramana
in Varanasi. The three STPs concerned and as many existing will together
create a total sewage treatment capacity of 412 MLD.
Union Government sets up expert group for suggestions on Artificial Intelligence policy
The Union ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology set up an internal committee to advise the government on a
policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The artificial intelligence market is estimated to touch $153 billion in
2020 and expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 45.4%
from 2016 to 2022.
The strategy includes developing methods for human-machine interactions;
ensuring safety and security of AI systems; creating a competent
workforce in line with AI and R&D needs, understanding and
addressing the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI, measuring
and evaluating AI technologies through standards and benchmarks among
others.
The National Police Commemoration Day is observed as 21st October 2017
The National Police Commemoration Day is observed
every year on 21st October remembering the brave policemen who
sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. Rich tributes are
paid to the martyrs on this day.
This altercation between the troops led to the death of ten policemen.
Seven of the others who were also imprisoned managed to escape from the
Chinese troops.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that the farming community on the right use of fertilizers, advanced techniques, and cash-less transactions will help in doubling farmers' income by 2022. The cooperative also played an important role in the implementation of urea neem-coating programme rolled out by the government to curb black marketing of urea. IFFCO's initiatives to connect farmers with best farm techniques will be helpful in achieving this goal. Founded in 1967 with just 57 cooperatives, IFFCO is today an amalgamation of over 36,000 Indian cooperatives.
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) launched an Excel-based offline tool for businesses to file initial GSTR- 3B returns. They stated that taxpayers can download the offline utility from the GSTN portal and after fill in the data the file can be uploaded on GST portal. After uploading of the return to the GST Portal, the taxpayer has to preview the form, complete formalities like submit, offset the liability and file their GSTR-3B Return using a digital signature or electronic verification code.
The Central Government has given green clearance for a greenfield airport project at Hirasar, about 28 km from Rajkot in Gujarat, at a cost of over Rs. 1,400 crores. The state government has proposed a new airport in Rajkot district as the existing one is small and the earlier plan to extend the current runway could not materialize because of high land cost. The Environment Ministry has given the environment clearance to the Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Ltd (GSAICL) for development of a greenfield airport at Rajkot.
The Central Government gave clearance for a greenfield airport project at Hirasar, near Rajkot in Gujarat, at a cost of over 1,400 crore rupees. The state government had proposed a new airport in Rajkot district as the existing one is small and the earlier plan to extend the current runway could not be materialized due to high land cost According to the GSAICL, the proposed project will aid the development of trade and tourism besides improving regional connectivity in Gujarat.
Lebanon’s parliament approved country’s first budget in 12 years. It is aimed towards reforming the fragile economy and preventing rising debt from becoming a crisis-like situation.Political crisis gripped Lebanon since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in 2005, thereby preventing the successive government from passing the budget. This year’s budget was considered a necessity to bring the Lebanese economy on track which has been negatively affected by the inaction of previous Governments and also by six years of war in neighboring Syria.
National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Andhra Pradesh State Government to develop technologies relating to banana production. The MoC was signed between Andhra Pradesh’s Industries and Commerce Department Secretary M.Girija Shankar and NRCB Director S. Uma in presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. They will also provide necessary training and will support growers and entrepreneurs in the initial phase to promote indigenous and commercial varieties of banana for domestic and export markets.
The State government will organize a four days International seminar and Global Ayurveda meet in Kochi on February 2018. The main focus of this seminar will be showcasing Kerala’s achievements in health tourism, healthcare, and Ayurveda, she said after inaugurating the Ayurveda Day celebrations the other day. The festival is being organised by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action in association with the State government, Department of Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisations of India, Ayurveda Drug Manufacturers Association and Kerala State Indian Systems of Medicine of Medicine Self Financing Management Association, State Department of AYUSH, Department of Tourism and Department of Industry.
As per a report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality 2017”, India along with Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, and Ethiopia is responsible for half of all newborn deaths in the world. This report has been authored by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank Group and United Nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi will soon get two sewage treatment plants as part of the government’s bid to curb Ganga water pollution. The sewage treatment plants, having a total 260 million liters daily capacity, will be commissioned at Varanasi’s Dinapur and Goitha before March next year. The government had recently awarded a contract for constructing 50 MLD (million liters daily) capacity STP (sewage treatment plants) at Ramana in Varanasi. The three STPs concerned and as many existing will together create a total sewage treatment capacity of 412 MLD.
The Union ministry of Electronics and Information Technology set up an internal committee to advise the government on a policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The artificial intelligence market is estimated to touch $153 billion in 2020 and expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 45.4% from 2016 to 2022. The strategy includes developing methods for human-machine interactions; ensuring safety and security of AI systems; creating a competent workforce in line with AI and R&D needs, understanding and addressing the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI, measuring and evaluating AI technologies through standards and benchmarks among others.
The National Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on 21st October remembering the brave policemen who sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. Rich tributes are paid to the martyrs on this day. This altercation between the troops led to the death of ten policemen. Seven of the others who were also imprisoned managed to escape from the Chinese troops.
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