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Election Commission
Voting concludes in Jharkhand with Peaceful Voting in Phase-V Assembly Constituencies in General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand, 2019
Absentee Voter Status Facility provided for the first time in the country to PwD and 80+ aged voters of seven ACs in Jharkhand
The Fifth and final Phase of election took place in 16 Assembly Constituencies  spread across six districts  in Jharkhand today.
The poll today went off peacefully, without any incident, with very enthusiastic participation of voters including PWDs, senior citizens, youth etc.
- 3,690 out of 5,389 polling stations  were categorized as critical; adequate security arrangements were made.
- 1 chopper was deployed to drop 62 polling personnel.
- This phase covered 40,05,287 voters, including 3,076 service voters and 50,053 PwD voters. Total 237 Candidates including 29 female Candidates are in fray.
- In this phase 7,505Volunteers facilitated bringing PwD voters from their houses to the polling stations. 2,766vehicles were deployed to facilitate their transport. 2,065wheelchairs were provided at the Polling Stations.
In all phases, a total of 31,833 Volunteers facilitated to bring PwD voters from their houses to the polling stations; 11,338 vehicles were deployed to facilitate their transport and 14,036 wheelchairs were provided at the Polling Stations.
- The Absentee Voter status was provided to PwD and 80+ aged Voters of four Assembly Constituencies of Phase-V  and they were given the facility to vote through Postal Ballot at their doorstep.
In this phase, 802 PwD and 80+ aged voters exercised their franchise using this provision of Postal Ballot.
This facility of Absentee Voter status was provided for the first time in the country to PwD and 80+ aged voters of total 7 Assembly Constituencies in Jharkhand . A total of 2,018 PwD and 80+ aged voters exercised their franchise using this provision of Postal Ballot across the State.
- Total value of seizures across the State till today is Rs 18.76Crore.
- In 10 Assembly Constituencies of Phase-II, III & IV, the Booth App was used successfully.
- Approx. voter turnout figures  :
At the time of release of the Press Note, the voting in some of the Polling Stations was still going on. The final Voting Turnout will be known after the verification and scrutiny of Presiding Officers’ Diaries and other documents.
As of reports received till 5.00 pm, the approximate voter turnout figure for all the 16 ACs of 5thphase today is 70.83%. The final voter turnout in LAE 2014 for these 16 ACs was 73.31%.
The approximate voter Turnout for all 81 ACs across all phases of Jharkhand is 65.17%. The final voter turnout for LAE2014 was 66.53%.
- EVMs& VVPATs :
No complaint regarding EVM/VVPAT have been reported during the poll today. Across the 16 ACs today, as per figures received till now only 0.53% BUs,0.78% CUs and 2.23% VVPATs were replaced.
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Special Service and Features
SEIZURE OF WILDLIFE SPECIES "4 NOS. OF MARMOSET MONKEY YOUNG" BY CHENNAI AIR CUSTOMS
Based on intelligence, one male passenger who arrived from Bangkokby Air Asia Flight no. FD-153 on 06.03.2023 was intercepted by th Chennai Air Custom Officers. On examination of his checked-in baggage, the following wildlife species were found and seized under the Customs Act, 1962 read with Wildlife Protection act 1972:
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1
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Marmoset Monkey Young
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4 numbers
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Appendix II
The above mentioned wildlife species were found in live condition and the same was certified by the Wildlife Inspector, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Southern Region, Chennai. Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by M.Mathew Jolly, Pr.Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 196.94 Cr
Over 3.62 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 91,779
15,940 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.58%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.30%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 196.94 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,55,36,802 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.62 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,08,628
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2nd Dose
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1,00,60,891
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Precaution Dose
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56,11,589
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,22,906
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2nd Dose
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1,76,19,383
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Precaution Dose
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99,40,140
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,62,20,781
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2nd Dose
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2,23,36,175
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,02,72,529
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2nd Dose
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4,82,78,560
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,80,69,125
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2nd Dose
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49,98,02,380
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Precaution Dose
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24,07,273
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,34,14,801
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2nd Dose
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19,30,99,268
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Precaution Dose
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22,93,280
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,28,781
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2nd Dose
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12,05,89,141
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Precaution Dose
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2,33,65,301
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Precaution Dose
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4,36,17,583
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Total
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1,96,94,40,932
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 91,779. Active cases now constitute 0.21% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.58%. 12,425 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,27,61,481.
15,940 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,63,103 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.02 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.30% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.39%.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet approves creation of one post of Secretary and one post of Joint Secretary in the newly created Department of Fisheries
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved one post of Secretary in the level 17  and one post of Joint Secretary in the level 14 of the Pay Matrix  in the Department of Fisheries on permanent basis to ensure smooth functioning and fulfil the mandate of the newly created Department.
Newly created posts would enable the Department of Fisheries to undertake/monitor number of projects/schemes for the development of the sector, the welfare and protection of the interest of the large number of Fishermen.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Padma Vibhushan Dr. Teejan Bai inspires mentees and mentors of GOAL program of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Facebook India
Dr. Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee, addressed the Mentees and Mentors of the GOAL program on 9th October 2021 as part of the Inspiration Masterclass on GOAL Program.
The celebrated Pandavani folk singer talked about stories from her childhood, her struggles of growing up and becoming one of India’s most renowned folk artists. Dr. Teejan Bai also spoke extensively on women empowerment, and reflected on her childhood experience of defying gender roles and shared her guidance with mentees of the GOAL Program.
Teejan Bai also stressed to the mentees on the importance of staying dedicated to their goals and interests to remain committed for success in life “Don’t get dissuaded by what people say, stay committed to what you do and what you love” said Dr. Teejan Bai, in conversation with Mr. Sameer Jain, Managing Director, Primus Partners.
The GOAL Program organizes Fortnightly Inspiration Masterclasses through which inspiring personalities who can share their experiences on this platform and enable learnings for the program’s mentees are invited.
Going Online as Leaders  Program by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs  and Facebook India aims to provide skilling for tribal youth with a focus on enabling digital presence in addition to strengthening core skills to drive their professional-economical upliftment. The program intends to upskill and empower 5,000 tribal youths over the course of next five years to harness the full potential of digital platforms and tools to learn new ways of doing business, explore and connect with domestic and international markets. It is designed to provide mentorship to tribal youth through digital mode and envisages to act as a catalyst to explore hidden talents of the tribal youth, which will help in their personal development as well as contribute to all-round upliftment of their society.
As part of the program, in addition to the core classes, fortnightly expert sessions are organized wherein distinguished leaders and experts from various fields are invited to interact with the mentees of the GOAL Program and guide their development through personal and professional experiences.
In last 2 months, similar inspiration sessions have been taken by Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia, former captain of the Indian Football Team.

Ms. Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, focusing on entrepreneurship development. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, session was taken by Mr. Laxman Singh Markam, Deputy Secretary to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. The GOAL program also organized a Corporate Masterclass with Mr. Anurag Jain, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Car Dekho, on 18th September 2021.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha and has called it a landmark moment in the efforts towards women-led development.
“Passage of the Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha is a landmark moment in our efforts towards women-led development.
Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill ensures better health and wellbeing of the mother and child. Increase in maternity leave is a welcome provision.
Employment of women is protected thanks to Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill. Mandatory provision of crèche in offices is laudable.”, the Prime Minister said.
President's Secretariat
Probationers of the Indian Forest Service Call on the President
A group of probationers of the Indian Forest Service  called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the probationers, the President said that over the past few decades, the world has realised the existential threats posed by environmental degradation, depletion in forest cover, and above all global warming leading to climate change. Environmental protection has become a key concern for the 21st century. And forests are an integral part of the solution.
The President said that forest protection, especially in India, must invoke participation and support of those whose livelihoods depend of forests. A large number of very poor people, including tribals, live in and around the forests of our country. It is through forests that they fulfil their basic needs of food, fuel-wood, and fodder. They respect forests as part of their traditions and beliefs. Any measures to protect forests should be sensitive to the basic needs of these people and involve them as partners.
The President said that the joint forest management model that we have adopted is based on the “care and share” principle. It envisages a partnership with local people and communities in the management of forests. Indian Forest Service Officers must involve these communities in forest management and apply the scientific principles of forestry with a human and compassionate face. This alone will provide solutions that are sustainable and effective.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launches the official Theme Song for the Indian Olympic Team to Tokyo 2020
Sports Ministry launches a nation-wide #Cheer4India campaign through various activities like quizzes, selfie points, debates and discussions on Olympics
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launched the official theme song of the Indian Olympic Team of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on the occasion of Olympic Day in New Delhi. On this occasion Secretary, GoI, Ministry of Sports Shri Ravi Mittal, IOA President Shri Narinder Batra and Secretary-general Shri Rajeev Mehta and DG SAI Shri Sandip Pradhan and other officials were also present. The song has been composed and sung by popular playback singer Mohit Chauhan and lyrics are penned by his wife Ms. Prathna Gahilote.
Launching the Theme Song, Union Sports Minister, Shri Kiren Rijiju said, “It is the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that the entire nation must come together to support and motivate Indian athletes going to Tokyo Olympics. The launch of the official Theme Song today is a step in that direction. The high energy song composed and sung by Mohit Chauhan encapsulates the spirit of every athlete's dream to bring glory for the country at the highest podium. The Sports Ministry has launched a nation-wide #Cheer4India campaign through various activities like quizzes, selfie points, debates and discussions on Olympics. I urge every Indian to come forward and join in this movement to cheer for India's top athletes as they put their best to bring glory to India”.
IOA President Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra said, “With the launch of the theme song, I want all our athletes to know, this is not only an inspirational song. It is the resonation of 1.4 billion prayers behind you, and I strongly believe that you will give your best and bring glory to our nation.”
Delivering vote of thanks at the launch ceremony, IOA Secretary General, Mr. Rajeev Mehta said, “The Theme Song is quite motivating and I hope it will bring a great deal of enthusiasm and energy for athletes to do well at the Games. On behalf of IOA, he thanked Mohit Chauhan for composing the awe-inspiring Theme Song for the Indian Contingent, who are set to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympics.” So far athletes from 15 disciplines have qualified for the Olympics and I’m hoping more to join them. In terms of the medal tally, we are excepting a rich count, Mr. Mehta concluded.
Mr. Mehta also announced IOA’s partnership with former Indian Badminton player and Chief National coach of the Indian Badminton team, Pullela Gopichand and ‘Dhyana’ Sports to provide a wearable meditation devices for all the athletes and every member of the Indian contingent to Tokyo, to help the athletes keep their minds fit and happy while they are in isolation at the Olympic Village in Tokyo.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
VACANT POSTS
The Annual Report of Pay Research Units of the Department of Expenditure, the total vacant posts in Government departments, as on 01.03.2022, was 9,64,359. The Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies, including Health & Education Institutes, Public Sector Banks etc. make recruitment either directly or through recruitment agencies, such as Staff Selection Commission, Union Public Service Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection etc. Filling up of vacant posts in various Ministries/ Departments is a continuous process. As part of Rozgar Mela, the vacant posts are being filled in a Mission Mode. Rozgar Mela events are being held across the country and the new appointees are being inducted into various Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Banks etc.
DoPT has been directing Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government, from time to time, to fill up vacant posts in a time bound manner.
This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Collaboration between India and Kyrgyzstan on Joint Research Work on High Altitude Biology and Medicine
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Memorandum of Collaboration  between India and Kyrgyzstan for collaborative research work on High Altitude Biology and Medicine and aiming at further development and strengthening of mutual relationships in science and medicine, especially in high altitude biology and medicine.
The MoC will help in understanding the physical and mental picture of soldier system at high altitude and mitigate the high altitude related maladies by using Yoga practice, herbals and neutraceuticals in Indian and Kyrgyz solders/population.
PIB Headquarters
89 persons in observation
In Kozhikode, 89 persons returned from foreign countries recently are kept in observation, by the health department.
Out of this 31 persons are in Covid care centers arranged by the district administration and 58 persons are in home quarrentin.
Out of the 58 persons who are in observation at home, 42 persons came in Dubai - Kozhikode flight and 16 persons came in Riyadh- Kozhikode flight.4 persons came to Kozhikode through Beharin-Nedumbassery flight. Out of the 31 persons in the Covid care centers arranged by the district administration , 24 persons came in Dubai - Kozhikode flight and 3 in Riyadh- Kozhikode flight.
The Remaining 4 persons came to Nedumbassry from Baharin and came to Kozhikode.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar to interact with students of SKSJTI Bengaluru at a ‘New India for Young India’ session
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be in Bengaluru on a three-day official visit from tomorrow.
The Minister will be addressing a session on 'New India for Young India' at Jnana Jyoti Auditorium and will interact with the students from Sri Krishna Rajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute , Bengaluru.
As part of this initiative, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar has visited over 43 colleges across the country in the past 18 months during which he has interacted with students, Startups and entrepreneurs on the opportunities available for them in New India and the efforts by the Narendra Modi Government to catalyse India Techade.
Such sessions are very well received by students, college authorities and aim at inspiring students. The Minister, who himself has been a chip designer and a successful entrepreneur, also shares anecdotes from his life journey and answers all questions posed by students about Future Ready Skills, Technology, Entrepreneurship & Startups ecosystem amongst others.
It is expected that the session will be attended by over 1,000 students at Jnana Auditorium.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of conversion of the Foreign Currencies relating to Imported and Export Goods notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  No.40/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 6thJune, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the Rate of Exchange of conversion of each of the Foreign Currencies specified in Column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 21st June, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in Column  thereof, for the purpose of the said Section, relating to Imported and Export Goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Australian Dollar
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49.10
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46.90
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Bahraini Dinar
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190.50
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178.60
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Canadian Dollar
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53.50
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51.55
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Chinese Yuan
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10.25
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9.95
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Danish Kroner
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10.70
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10.30
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EURO
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79.85
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76.90
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.05
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8.75
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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236.40
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221.60
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New Zealand Dollar
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47.00
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44.80
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.15
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7.90
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Pound Sterling
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89.80
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86.60
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Qatari Riyal
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19.75
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18.50
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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19.15
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17.95
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Singapore Dollar
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52.05
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50.25
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15.
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South African Rand
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5.00
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4.70
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.50
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7.25
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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71.65
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68.85
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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12.40
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11.60
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UAE Dirham
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19.55
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18.35
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US Dollar
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70.40
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68.70
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Japanese Yen
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65.85
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63.35
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Korean Won
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6.15
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5.75
Ministry of Tourism
India Tourism Kolkata Heritage Walk and Swachhata hi Seva drive
Kolkata, September 17, 2018.
As part of inaugural session of Paryatan Parv, Indiatourism Kolkata organised aHeritage Walk along with Swachhata hi Seva Drive as part of inaugural Paryatan Parv 2018 yesterday.
As part of fortnight long Paryatan Parv activity, the Indiatourism Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism in association with Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, Travel Trade and Hospitality stakeholders and other enthusiast has organised a Heritage Walk along with Swachhata hi Seva Drive as part of inaugural Paryatan Parv 2018.
A decorated procession started from iconic Victoria Memorial Hall after a Swachhata activity, walked through the famous Queen’s Way, Cathedral Road, Chowringhee covering Heritage monuments like St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata Race Courseand Indian Museum.
120 participants were present in this inaugural session of Paryatan Parv including IHM students, Travel Trade and Hospitality stakeholders, Regional Level Guides, officials of Indiatourism Kolkata, faculties of IHM etc. Besides, a famous film; tv-series actor has also participated in this walk.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves at Padur, Karnataka by overseas National Oil Companies
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves at Padur, Karnataka by overseas National Oil Companies . The SPR facility at Padur is an underground rock cavern with a total capacity of 2.5 million metric tonnes  having four compartments of 0.625 MMT each. The filling of the SPR under PPP model is being undertaken to reduce budgetary support of Government of India.
The Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.  has constructed and commissioned underground rock caverns for storage of total 5.33 MMT of crude oil at three locations namely Vishakhapatnam , Mangalore  and Padur . The total 5.33 MMT capacity under Phase-I of the SPR programme is currently estimated to supply approximately 9.5 days of India’s crude requirement according to the consumption data for FY 2017-18. Government has given ‘in principle’ approval in June 2018 for establishing additional 6.5 MMT SPR facilities at Chandikhol in Odisha and Padur in Karnataka, which is expected to augment India’s energy security by 11.5 days according the consumption data for FY 2017-18.