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Election Commission
Biennial Election to the Legislative Councils of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by the members of Legislative Assembly 
The term of five members each of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and Telangana Legislative Council elected by the members of Legislative Assembly  is expiring on 29th March, 2019, details are given as under:
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Name of the Member
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Date of Retirement
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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Ponguru Narayana
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29th March, 2019
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Lakshmi Siva Kumari Anguri
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Pamidi Samanthakamani
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Ramakrishnudu Yanamala
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Appa Rao Adireddy
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TELANGANA
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Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy
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29th March, 2019
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Mohd. Ali Shabbir
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Thiruvaragarm Santosh Kumar
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Mohmmed Saleem
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Mohd. Mahmood Ali
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The Election Commission of India has decided to hold Biennial Election to the Legislative Councils of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by the members of respective Legislative Assemblies in accordance with the following schedule:
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Issue of Notification
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21st February, 2019 
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Last date of making nominations
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28th February, 2019 
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Scrutiny of nominations
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1st March, 2019 
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Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
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5th March, 2019 
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Date of poll
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12th March, 2019 
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Hours of poll
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9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
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Counting of Votes
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12th March, 2019  at 5.00 p.m.
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Date before which election shall be completed
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15th March, 2019

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Prime Minister's Office
PM to address the inaugural session of Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts on 30th April
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 30th April, 2022 at 10 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
The Joint Conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice and to discuss steps required to overcome the challenges facing the justice system. The previous such conference was held in 2016. Since then, the government has taken various initiatives for improving infrastructure and integration of digital technology in court processes under eCourts Mission Mode Project.
Prime Minister's Office
T20 Blind Cricket World Cup Winning Team meets PM
T20 Blind Cricket World Cup Winning Team meets PM
Ministry of Defence
Women to the Fore as Air Force Station Sarsawa Conducts Para Jumping Adventure Course
The skies over Air Force Station Sarsawa have a bee-hive of activity over last few days, with a large number of colourful parachutes dotting the skies. A para jump camp has been underway at the base from 12 to 20 March 2020 in which air warriors from all over the country underwent a gruelling physical conditioning camp before being cleared for the para jumps. The adventure course was conducted under the aegis of the Indian Air Force Adventure Cell led by Sqn Ldr Aftab Khan and MWO RJ Singh and consisted of 42 trainees. They were trained by four instructors who are expert Para Jump Instructors from the elite Para Training School Agra, who guided, mentored and supervised the trainees. The team also included trained para troopers from the Air Force Adventure Cell.
On 16 March 2020, Sqn Ldr V Aishwarya and Sqn Ldr K Prabhakar had achieved a most cherished desire to carry out parachute jumps from an aircraft. In the process, they became the first husband-wife pair of air warriors posted at Air Force Station Sarsawa to accomplish this rare feat. This adventure activity at Sarsawa has many other accomplishments to its credit. As many as 455 safe jumps were carried out over a mere four days period. In a first, as many as six women officers underwent the training alongside their male counterparts, with four of them from Sarsawa itself. Besides Sqn Ldr Aishwarya, Sqn Ldr Priyanaka Samal, Flt Lt Upasna Sharma and Flt Lt Naaz from Sarsawa, Sqn Ldr Nidhi Singh and Flt Lt C Goyal from other bases of IAF join the ranks of the proud women para troopers of the IAF.
While the ab-initio trainees performed static line jumps from an altitude of 4500 feet from a helicopter flown by the 'Mighty Armour' unit of the base, the advanced troopers and the Para Jump Instructors performed freefall jumps from 10000 feet. After completion of the mandatory five successful jumps, Air Commodore Ajay Shukla VM, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Sarsawa awarded the coveted 'Para Wings' to the trainee air warriors, which they now proudly wear on their uniforms. These air warriors remain ever ready to live up to the motto of the IAF “Touch the Sky with Glory”
Ministry of Education
Results of JEE  2018 declared today
Pranav Goyal tops the exam by obtaining 337 marks out of 360 marks
800 Supernumerary seats created for females in IITs to improve gender balance
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur declared results of Joint Entrance Examination  - 2018 on the website https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/ today. In 2018, a total of 11279 seats are being offered in the IITs. As in earlier years, supernumerary seats will be created to accommodate foreign candidates along with DS candidates  who qualify JEE  2018. This year , 800 supernumerary seats have been created specifically for female candidates in the IITs in order to improve the gender balance in IITs and as per directives of the MHRD, Government of India. As per provisions, total supernumerary seats created cannot exceed 10% of the total seats being offered in the IITs.
A Total number of 155158 candidates appeared in both papers 1 and 2 in JEE  2018.A total no. of 18138 candidates have qualified JEE  2018, i.e., 18138 candidates scored above the cut‐offs required for qualification. This is more than 1.6 times the number of seats that are being offered. Of the total qualified candidates, 2076 are females.
Mr. Pranav Goyal is the top ranker in Common Rank List  in JEE  2018 by obtaining 337 marks out of 360 marks. Ms. Meenal Parakh is the top ranked female with CRL 6 by obtaining 318 marks out of 360 marks.
Following are more details about the qualified candidates:
1. Total number of qualified boys: 16062
2. Total number of qualified girls: 2076
3. Total number of qualified general  candidates: 8794
4. Total number of qualified OBC candidates: 3140
5. Total number of qualified SC candidates: 4709
6. Total number of qualified ST candidates: 1495
For more details kindly see the following link:
https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/Press-Release.html
Special Service and Features
Divisional Postal Adalat
A Divisional Level Postal Adalat will be organized at Thiruvananthapuram South Postal Divisional Office on 17th March 2023 at 11 am. Grievances related to the services of post offices under Thiruvananthapuram South Division will be considered in the Adalat. Those who want to participate in the Adalat can send their complaints to dotpuramsouth.kl@indiapost.gov.in, sptvsouth.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com before 15th of this month . Complaints can also be forwarded to The Superintendent of Post Offices, Thiruvananthapuram South Division, Thiruvananthapuram - 695023. The cover containing complaints should be super scribed as ‘DAK ADALAT’. The complainant’s mobile number should also be clearly mentioned.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC climbs up 52 positions to 433rd rank in Forbes’ “The Global 2000” List of top companies
NTPC Limited, India's largest power generation company, has climbed 52 positions to secure the 433rd rank in Forbes' “The Global 2000” List for 2023. Rising from 485th rank in the list in the year 2022, the climb of 52 positions in just one year demonstrates NTPC's emergence as a strong force in the global market. It is evidence of the company's steady expansion, sound financial condition, and persistent dedication to excellence.
“The Global 2000” List recognizes the world's largest companies based on four key metrics: sales, profits, assets and market value.
Considering Indian companies, NTPC has climbed up one place to secure the 10th rank among the largest Indian companies in the 2023 List. This ranking further solidifies NTPC's status as a leading player in India's corporate sector.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.30 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
2,18,324 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,931
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.81%
90 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,41,49,436
89 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.45 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,61,679 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NFL distributes Cotton Plucking Machines to Farmers in Haryana
National Fertilizers Limited distributed 95 cotton plucking machines free of cost to the farmers under its Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Cotton Plucking machines were distributed on 15th October 2020 in two separate programms in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sadalpur, Hisar and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhiwani. Sh Virendra Nath Dutt, Chairman and Managing Director of the company was the chief guest of both the programms.
In his speech Sh Dutt briefly explained the social responsibility programs being undertaken by the company for the farmers and also gave a demonstration to the farmers about the use of cotton plucking machines. The demonstration helped the farmers understand the easy use of the machines.
The program was also attended by Sh. Anil Motsara, Chief General Manager, Marketing and Sh. Dilbag Singh, Zonal Manager of Chandigarh Office of the company. With the use of these machines distributed by the NFL, the plucking of cotton will be done faster and more cleanly.
More than 500 such cotton plucking machines have been distributed in the country by NFL to farmers of states viz. Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana etc.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy chaired a review Meeting for Respective Ministries & Inter-Ministerial Co-ordination Ahead of G-20 Meetings
8 out of 20 proposed destinations for G-20 Summit are from North East India.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region , Government of India, chaired a review meeting for all three Ministries ahead of G-20 meetings with Senior Officers from DoNER, Tourism, Culture & Chief Secretaries and Senior officers from all 8 North Eastern States. A total of 11 Meetings, starting from January,2023 on different themes under G-20 are to be held in NER. The deliberations focused on the key aspects for making the events impactful in the North Eastern Region. Minister desired the full readiness of the systems both at the Central and State level for organizing the events. He desired that the bounties of nature in North East must be showcased to the world.
Today, on 1st December,2022, our Country formally assumed the G20 Presidency with the ethos of ancient culture & oneness with the message of ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम'. G-20 promotes the vision of Oneness. Hence the theme: ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ is adopted.
The G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place on 9-10 September 2023 in J&K. There will be about 200 Meetings under G20 which have been planned in different cities across the Country to provide an enriching experience of India's amazing diversity, inclusive traditions and cultural richness to our guests across the world.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Economically Weaker Sections  Bill
Articles 15 and 16 have been inserted in the Constitution, vide the Constitution  Act, 2019. This enables the State to provide the benefits of reservation on preferential basis to the Economically Weaker Sections  in civil posts and services in the Government of India and admission in Educational Institutions. Accordingly, the provision for 10% reservation to the EWS was implemented by the Government in January 2019. The data regarding number of persons who have availed benefit of EWS reservation for appointment in Government services till date will be available with DOPT after uploading of data for the current year commence.
Instructions have been issued by the Ministry of HRD for increasing the total number of seats over a period of two years, to provide for 10% EWS reservation, without adversely affecting the proportionate seats of SCs, STs and OBCs. An amount of Rs.4315.15 crores has been sanctioned for creation of additional 2,14,766 seats  in 158 Central Educational Institutions.
10% reservation under EWS category is applicable to those persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Ministry of DoNER to organise North East Festival as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Seven-day Festival  aims to showcase the achievements of North Eastern Region with the Spirit of “Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi”
A wide range of activities and events have been slotted across all the eight States in a Jan Bhagidari mode
President of India will attend the Valedictory function at Guwahati on 4th May, 2022
The Ministry of DoNER, as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, is organizing North East Festival across all the eight North Eastern States from 28th April, 2022 to 4th May, 2022. As India is celebrating its 75 years of its Independence, its glorious history, people, culture and achievements during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry intends to highlight the beauty of the North Eastern Region and its achievements in various fields through this festival.
The seven day festival, which is being celebrated at the Regional and State level, aims to showcase the achievements of North Eastern Region with the Spirit of "Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi".
During the last eight years, the North Eastern Region has made impressive leads in connectivity. Whereas only Guwahati was linked by Railways prior 2014, today two more capitals have been linked subsequently and the work on connecting the rest of capital cities is underway. Similarly, work is underway to connect the State capitals of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland through Four Lanes and alternate two lane highways to Sikkim. The connectivity in interior areas is being given a fillip through the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna. As on date, there are 15 operational airports in the North East and work on 24 projects for upgradation and modernization and creation of new airports is underway. In a similar way, projects are underway in telecom, power, international connectivity and Science and Technology.
Under the spirit of "Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi, various programmes have been slotted across all the eight States. These programmes cover all the areas which are critical to the development of the North East including infrastructure, investment potential, energy needs and role of women in development of North East.
The Festival will also celebrate sportspersons of the North Eastern Region through full one week sports event which will be culminating on 3rd May, 2022 at Imphal. Further, the States will also be celebrating the whole week with a wide range of activities and events in a Jan Bhagidari mode.
President of India has consented to be present at the Valedictory function at Guwahati on 4th May, 2022.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
56 new airports will become functional in the next few years, said Suresh Prabhu at Global Logistics Summit
The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu, delivering the inaugural address at the Global Logistics Summit, in New Delhi
Efficient logistics is critical for countries like India to harness trade and facilitate greater & faster integration with both the domestic as well as world economy. Keeping this in mind 56 new airports will become functional in the next few years, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu said at the two days Global Logistics Summit being held in New Delhi.
The Minister further said that by bringing all the stakeholders together it will create the right platform to improve logistics and connectivity which are vital for increasing intra-state and international trade flows.
Indian logistics industry is estimated at around US $ 215 billion in 2019-20, growing at over 10 % annually. In the last decade or so, significant improvements in Railways, Roads, Highways, Inland Waterways, Aviation, Ports and Coastal Shipping have taken place. India has improved its ranking in the Logistics Performance Index  from 54 in 2014 to 35 in 2016. To keep up with the growth in demand for logistics services, it is important to develop a consistent approach to logistics across infrastructure, services and different modes of transportation.
To support awareness building and develop better understanding on these issues, the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with FICCI and the World Bank Group, is organising this Summit on 5 & 6 April 2018.
The Summit provides an opportunity to discuss the above issues among global experts, academics, government officials and private sector and industry representatives.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the demise of Shri Keshubhai Patel
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the demise of former Gujarat chief minister Shri Keshubhai Patel. Following is his condolence message -
“News of the passing away of former Gujarat chief minister Shri Keshubhai Patel is deeply saddening.
He was a popular leader and dedicated his entire life in the service of the poor and downtrodden. Hailing from an agriculturist’s family, Keshubhai always championed the cause of farmers. He strove relentlessly for their welfare and took keen interest in bringing reforms in agriculture sector. Farmers and rural India held a very special place in his heart.
Coming from a humble background, Shri Keshubhai Patel reached the post of the Chief Minister of Gujarat only because of his hard work, down- to- earth nature, simplicity and exemplary leadership. Even as a Chief Minister, he was humble and easily approachable to everyone.
With his passing away, the nation has lost a great leader. My condolences to the bereaved family members and friends. Om Shanti!”
President's Secretariat
President of India presents Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Adampur, Punjab today . This is his first visit to Punjab after taking over as President of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the contribution of Punjab to our armed forces, and of our armed forces to our nation, has been enormous. That is why, in his role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, he was glad to visit Punjab for awarding Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force. He stated that both units have a history of professional excellence. The nation honours them with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for dedication and courage in the face of adversity.
The President said that India’s rise in the international system has many dimensions to it. But it draws heavily from the capabilities and valour of our Armed Forces. Though we remain firmly committed to peace, we are determined to use all our might to protect the sovereignty of our nation. Each time we have had to do so, our valiant men and women in uniform have risen to the occasion. Every citizen of India sleeps securely because he or she knows that armed forces are there to protect them.
The President complimented the personnel, veterans and families of the 223 Squadron, the 117 Helicopter Unit and the Air Force Station Adampur for their devotion to the nation. He stated that India is proud of them.
PIB Headquarters
Study report says 30% of ischemic stroke India is due to Atherosclerosis
A recent study carried by Massachusetts General Hospital, United States in five centers in India, which include the SreeChitraTirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, All India Institute for Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Post Graduate Institute for Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, reported that 30% of ischemic stroke India is due to atherosclerosis involving the arteries supplying the brain, followed by 25% due to strokes from clots in the heart that get dislodged and obstruct blood flow to the brain .
The study was funded by the US National Institutes of Health and the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. This study was published in the Stroke journal in November 2017.
In contrast to the western population, the mean age of stroke incidence in India is only 58 years. The study has also revealed that tobacco use , hypertension , and diabetes mellitus  are significantly higher in stroke population. The findings draw attention to significant morbidity associated with stroke, with 44% of patients disabled for life after stroke. While ambulance services have an important role in getting patients with acute stroke on time to the hospital, only 1.8% of the patients avail ambulance services to reach the hospital. Though stroke is an emergency, compared to heart attack and trauma, there is lack of use of ambulance services for stroke.
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