Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs

The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance […]

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India’s Active Caseload stands at 1,13,584

With the administration of 71,92,154 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 117.63 Cr (1,17,63,73,499) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.  This has been achieved through 1,21,69,135sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:   HCWs 1st Dose 1,03,82,453 2nd Dose […]

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Celebrating the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Stakeholders discuss Strategic Priorities for Anti-Microbial Resistance National Action Plan

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, organized a National Stakeholder workshop on the National Action Plan to combat Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is held every year from November 18-24. It aims to raise awareness of, and commitment to tackling […]

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FM launches new schemes for women entrepreneurs, hotel & tour and tourism industry

On the 2nd day of her visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman handed over sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries for Rs. 306 crore of different banks which included sanction letters to different credit linked schemes like Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), MUDRA Scheme, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), […]

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Income Tax Department conducts searches on a leading Gutkha distributor in Gujarat

The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on a leading Gutkha distributor of Gujarat on 16.11.2021. The search action covered more than 15 premises at different locations in Ahmedabad. ​During the course of the search action, various incriminating documents and digital evidence were found and seized. The preliminary analysis of these evidences […]

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37TH EDITION OF INDIA – INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL

 Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar, an indigenously built Missile Corvette along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft is undertaking coordinated patrol (CORPAT) with Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, (376), a Kapitan Patimura-Class Corvette, from 23 to 24 Nov 21. The 37th edition of CORPAT between India and Indonesia will also witness participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft […]

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Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.

Key highlights: ·           Indian Air Force to procure GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios ·           Complete design, development and launching of satellite to be in India ·           It will enhance the ability of our Armed Forces to communicate beyond the Line of Sight  The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting of […]

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Centre releases two installments of tax devolution to State Governments amounting to Rs. 95,082 crore as against normal monthly devolution of Rs. 47,541 crore

As promised by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman after the virtual meeting with Chief Ministers, State Finance Ministers, and Lt. Governors of UTs to step up investment, infrastructure, and growth on 15th November 2021, the Government of India has released two installments of tax devolution to State Governments amounting to […]

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FM launches new schemes for women entrepreneurs, hotel & tour and tourism industry

On the 2nd day of her visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman handed over sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries for Rs. 306 crore of different banks which included sanction letters to different credit linked schemes like Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), MUDRA Scheme, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), […]

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