ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur inaugurates friendly Table Tennis match in Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Two cultures are uniting through literature, culture and sports : Shri Anurag Thakur
Reviews the upgradation of the Sigra Stadium in Varanasi
Conducted space audit of various offices of the I&B Ministry in Varanasi
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur said that two cultures are uniting through literature, culture and sports and other genres at the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ event. He inaugurated the friendly Table Tennis match organized today as a part of the eight day long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam - Sports Summit’.
Shri Anurag Thakur inspected and reviewed the upgradation of the Sigra Stadium in Varanasi. He proposed changes for the betterment of the stadium upgradation work. He also conducted space audit of various offices of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in Varanasi. He visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple and offered his prayers.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Anurag Thakur said that in the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ event, various programs of literature and culture are taking place and as such the initiative of connecting North and South through sports is also happening. He also said that the linkages between North and South reflect our ancient traditions which are more than thousands of years old.
Shri Thakur thanked the Prime Minister for his initiative of Kashi Tamil Sangamam and said that through this grand event, the vision of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is being realized. He also said that the enthusiasm which is being seen among the players today, the same passion is also seen among the players of participating teams from Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Shri Thakur also said that the people of Tamil Nadu are not only getting an opportunity to visit ‘Kashi Vishwanath’ but are also getting acquainted with the art and culture of this place, which is a matter of pride for all. He interacted with all the players from Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.AK
(Visitor Counter : 465
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized By UPSC in February, 2023
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of February,2023. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
Click Here For Full List
Ministry of Finance
CBDT extends due date for filing of TDS statement in Form 24Q
The Central Board of Direct Taxes  had earlier notified amended Form 24Q for filing TDS statement by deductors of tax vide Notification No. 36/2019 dated 12th April, 2019. Subsequently, the File Validation Utility  for online filing of Form 24Q was updated by NSDL on 21st of May, 2019.
With a view to redress genuine hardship of deductors in timely filing of TDS statement in Form 24Q on account of revision of its format and consequent updating of the File Validation Utility for its online filing, CBDT has ordered the following:
 Extended the due date of filing of TDS statement in Form 24Q for financial year 2018-19 from 31st of May, 2019 to 30th of June, 2019 and
 Extended the due date for issue of TDS certificate in Form 16 for financial year 2018-19 from 15th of June, 2019 to 10th of July, 2019.
Order dated 04.06.2019 issued under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 to this effect is available on www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Chairman IndianOil elected President of World LPG Association
Kolkata; December 08, 2021
Shri S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil Corporation Ltd. has been elected President of the World LPG Association  during the ongoing World LPG Forum 2021 in Dubai.
Headquartered in Paris, WLPGA represents the global LPG network of 300+ members operating in more than 125 countries. The association's primary aim is to add value to the sector by driving premium demand for LPG while promoting sound business and safety practices. The WLPGA team is supported and assisted by the Board of Directors and the Industry Council. The WLPGA Board comprises a President, a First Vice-President, a Treasurer, three Vice-Presidents and up to five other Board members. IndianOil is an 'A' category member of the World LPG Association  and also an Industry Council member.
Commenting on his appointment as the WLPGA President, Shri Vaidya said, the increasing footprint of LPG has transformed the lives of millions of people across the world. And as we are poised to put our foot on the accelerator of the energy transition, this cleaner fuel will have a more strategic role to play. I look forward to leveraging my enriching experience as the leader of India's top energy major in driving the vision of WLPGA. Borrowing from India's rich on-ground experience, I can confidently say that World LPG Association will have a defining role to play to ensure a sustainable and greener energy future for the entire world, he added.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 41.04 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 70937.38 Crore
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pardesh, Maharashtra and Bihar with purchase of over 375.72 LMTs of paddy up to 13.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 310.71 LMT showing an increase of 20.92 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 375.72 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 53.96% of total procurement.
About 41.04 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 70937.38 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 48.11 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 13.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 158387.33 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 850.89 Crores benefitting 88871 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 13.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 13.12.2020 a quantity of 4820208 cotton bales valuing Rs.13939.52 Crore has been procured benefitting 931183 farmers.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Defence Minister to release a book chronicling the Vice President’s third year in office
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar to release e-version of the book
A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ will be released by the Union Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in Delhi on August 11, 2020.
Shri Naidu completes three years in office on August 11.
The electronic version of the book  will be launched by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar. The book which runs into more than 250 pages has been brought out by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The book captures through words and pictures the variegated activities of the Vice President, including his travels in India and abroad. It provides a glimpse of his interactions with farmers, scientists, doctors, youth, administrators, industry leaders and artists, among others.
The book also covers events relating to the Vice President’s foreign visits, his interactions with the world leaders and his addresses to the Indian diaspora in different countries.
The changes Shri Naidu introduced for effective functioning of the Rajya Sabha and the resultant improvement in the productivity of the Upper House are also mentioned in the book. In the final chapter, the book narrates how the Vice President effectively used the time during the pandemic and embarked on ‘Mission Connect’ to enquire about the well-being of his friends, teachers, long-time associates, acquaintances–old and new, relatives, MPs, spiritual leaders and journalists, among others.
He also telephonically interacted with Chief Ministers, Governors, leaders of various political parties in both houses of Parliament and all MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Installed Capacity of Various Renewable Modes of Energy
A total of 74.79 GW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31/12/2018 which includes 25.21 GW from Solar, 35.14 GW from Wind, 9.92 GW from Bio power and4.52 GW from Small Hydro Power. The state-wise and source-wise installed capacity through various renewable energy sources is given in Annexure-I.
Governmenthas released an amount of Rs. 3584.08crore in the form of Central Financial Assistance  during 2018-19  under various renewable energy schemes /programmes of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the country. The state-wise details of CFA released are given in Annexure-II.
Above informationwas given by Minister of State  for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri R. K Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets nation on the occasion of Lohri
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted nation on the occasion of Lohri Festival.
PM said " Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Lohri. I pray that this special festival fills our society with joy and prosperity."
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Hourly update on extremely severe Cyclonic Storm, ‘FANI’ over Northwest & adjoining Westcentral bay of Bengal
|
|
DATE/TIME  OF OBSERVATION
|
|
03-05-2019 
|
|
LOCATION LATITUDE/LONGITUDE
|
|
THE EXTREMELY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “FANI” WEAKENED INTO A VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM AND LAY CENTERED AT 1230 HOURS IST OF TODAY, 03rd MAY, 2019 NEAR LAT. 20.30N AND LONG. 86.00E OVER COASTAL ODISHA ABOUT 18 KM TO EAST-NORTHEAST OF BHUBANESWAR AND 20 KM TO THE SOUTHEAST OF.CUTTACK.
|
|
CURRENT WIND SPEED OF THE CYCLONE
|
|
155-165 KMPH GUSTING TO 180 KMPH.
BHUBANESWAR AIRPORT REPORTED MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OF 92 KMPH GUSTING TO 130 KMPH AT 1130 HRS IST OF TODAY.
|
|
FORECAST
|
|
THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “FANI” IS VERY LIKELY TO CONTINUE TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN FURTHER INTO A SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM DURING NEXT 09 HOURS.
Ministry of Finance
IFSCA issues framework for Aircraft Operating Lease
The Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech in July 2019, stated, “The time is ripe for India to enter into aircraft financing and leasing activities from India shores”, this is critical for “development of self-reliant aviation industry” and creating, “aspirational jobs in aviation finance, besides leveraging the business opportunities available in India’s Financial Special Economic Zone namely, International Financial Services Centre .”
On October 16, 2020, Government of India, on the recommendation of International Financial Services Centres Authority , had notified ‘Aircraft lease which shall include operating and financial lease and any hybrid of operating and financial lease of aircraft or helicopter and engines of aircraft or helicopter or any part thereof’ as ‘financial product’ under International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019.
Towards this end, IFSCA had issued a consultation paper on Draft Aircraft Leasing Regulations on December 16, 2020. Based on the interest shown by various participants and the feedback of various stakeholders received, a ‘Framework for Aircraft Operating Leases’ has been issued by IFSCA today. This will enable the aircraft operating lease business in IFSCs in India, the projected market size of which is more than USD 50 Billion.
The Circular on “Framework for Aircraft Operating Leases” has been uploaded on the IFSCA website at the URL: https://www.ifsca.gov.in/circular.
Ministry of Finance
Autonomy for Central Bank, within the Framework of the RBI Act, Is an Essential and Accepted Governance Requirement: Says Government
The autonomy for the Central Bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. Governments in India have nurtured and respected this. Both the Government and the Central Bank, in their functioning, have to be guided by public interest and the requirements of the Indian economy. For the purpose, extensive consultations on several issues take place between the Government and the RBI from time to time. This is equally true of all other regulators. Government of India has never made public the subject matter of those consultations. Only the final decisions taken are communicated. The Government, through these consultations, places its assessment on issues and suggests possible solutions. The Government will continue to do so.
Special Service and Features
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: More than 23 lakh students benefited in State in last 4 years
National Commission for Minorities Member Smt. Syed Shahzadi said that more than 23.18 lakh students benefited in state under the Pre- Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities of Union Government from 2017-21. She was addressing media at Thiruvananthapuram after the review meeting of Prime Minister's New 15 Point Welfare Programme and Prime Minister's Jan Vikas Karyakram with State Government.
Smt. Shahzadi said that more than 2.62 lakh minority students got benefited under the Post-Metric Scholarship scheme and 11820 minority students benefited under Merit-cum-Means scholarship. PMAY witnessed 36991 minority beneficiaries from 2019-2022 with a total budget of Rs 4921.92 crore . Other schemes of Central Government such as National Urban Livelihoods Mission and DDUGKY benefited 1.6 lakhs and 70348 persons of minority communities respectively in the same period.
Smt. Syed Shahzadi also discussed with the State Government regarding need for the inclusion of Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and Parsis in the State Minorities Commission. She also discussed the issue of Dalit Christians not getting minority certificates.
NS
(Visitor Counter : 10
Ministry of Finance
Government of India compulsorily retires 15 Senior Officers of the Indian Revenue Service  with immediate effect
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause  of Rule 56 of the Fundamental Rules, the President of India has retired 15 officers of Indian Revenue Service  in public interest with immediate effect on completing 50 years of age. These Officers are of the rank of Principal Commissioner, Commissioner, Addl. Commissioner, Dy. Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner etc.
All these 15 Officers will be paid a sum equivalent to the pay and allowances for a period of three months calculated at the same rate at reach they are supposed to be withdrawing then  immediately before their retirement.
A separate Order in each case to that effect has been issued today by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs , Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The details of these Officers are as follows:
1. Shri Anup Kumar Srivastava, IRS , presently posted as Principal ADG, Delhi Zonal Unit at DG, New Delhi.
2. Shri Atul Dikshit, Commissioner, IRS , presently under suspension.
3. Shri Sansar Chand, Commissioner, IRS , presently posted as Commissioner, CESTAT, Kolkata.
4. Shri Gaddala Sree Harsha, Commissioner, IRS , presently posted as Commissioner, DGPM, Chennai.
5. Shri Vinay Brij Singh, Commissioner, IRS , presently under suspension.
6. Shri Ashok Ratilal Mahida, Additional Commissioner, IRS , presently posted at DG , Kolkata.
7. Shri Virendra Kuma Agarwal, Additional Commissioner, IRS , posted at Nagpur GST Zone.
8. Shri Amresh Jain, Deputy Commissioner , posted in Delhi GST Zone.
9. Shri Nalin Kumar, Joint Commissioner, IRS, presently under suspension.
10. Shri Surendra Singh Pabana, Assistant Commissioner, IRS , presently under suspension.
11. Shri Surendra Singh Bisht, IRS , presently posted as Assistant Commissioner at Bhubaneshwar GST Zone.
12. Shri Vinod Kumar Sanga, Assistant Commissioner, IRS , presently posted in Mumbai Customs Zone-III.
13. Shri Raju Sekar, Additional Commissioner, IRS , presently posted in Vizag GST Zone.
14. Ashok Kumar Aswal, Deputy Commissioner, IRS, presently posted in Directorate of Logistics, New Delhi.
15. Mohd Altaf, IRS , presently posted as Assistant Commissioner , Allahabad.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves Teesta Stage-VI HE Project , Sikkim
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas given its approval for the investment sanction for acquisition of M/s Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Ltd  and execution of balance work of the Teesta Stage-Vl HE Project by NHPC Ltd in Sikkim.
The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 5748.04 crore , which includes Bid amount of Rs 907 crore for acquisition of LTHPL and estimated cost of balance work of Rs. 3863.95 crore withincludes Interest During Construction and Foreign Component  of Rs. 977.09 crore.
Teesta Stage-Vl HE Project is a Run of River  Scheme in Sirwani Village of Sikkim to utilize the power potential of Teesta River Basin in cascade manner. It consists of construction of a 26.5 m high Barrage across river Teesta; Two nos Horse Shoe shape Head Race Tunnels of 9.8 m dia with 13.76 km length; an underground Power House having 4 no Units of 125 MW each.
The project would generate 2400 MUs in a 90% dependable year with Installed Capacity of 500 MW .
By taking up this project, this sink cost will be utilized and this investment till now will also be used for generation of energy. Further, the bid amount will be used to discharge the liability of banks and financial institutions etc.The project shall help in meeting peaking demand of energy; balancing & ramping requirement of the grid and shall accelerate process of development of Sikkim State.
Ministry of Defence
INS Tarkash at Bergen, Norway
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a front-line warship of the Indian Navy, entered the port of Bergen, Norway, today, on 09 Aug 19 for a three day visit as part of Western Fleet Overseas Deployment 01/ 2019. The ship is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet and is under the operational Command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief/ Western Naval Command, based at Mumbai. The port call by Tarkash at Bergen is a demonstration of India's warm ties with Norway. INS Tarkash, commanded by Captain Sathish Vasudev, is one of the most potent frontline frigates of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors.
During the port call, various dignitaries and government officials of Norway are scheduled to visit the ship. Professional interactions are planned with the Royal Norwegian Navy and Coast Guard towards further enhancing co-operation between the two countries. In addition to social engagements and sports event, best practices will also be shared between the Indian and Royal Norwegian Navies.
India has cordial and friendly relations since 1947 with Norway. Bilateral cooperation between the two countries is progressed through the India-Norway Joint Commission Meetings. The inaugural 'Bilateral Discussion' between the Royal Norwegian Navy and IN was held in February 2017 at New Delhi.
Indian Navy ships are regularly deployed as part of Indian Navy's mission of building 'bridges of friendship' and strengthening international cooperation with friendly countries. The ship visit to Norway comes amidst growing importance and convergence of national goals towards shared maritime interest and deepening of ties between both the countries.
___________________________________________________________________
DKS/AC 75/19
(
Ministry of Home Affairs
Mrs Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurates a National Conference on Women in Police and CAPFs in New Delhi.
Need to train more female forensic investigators and cyber crime experts: Mrs Irani
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Mrs Smriti Zubin Irani has stressed the need to train more female forensic investigators and cyber crime experts. Speaking after inaugurating a National Conference on Women in Police and CAPFs organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, the BPR&D here, she advised to make an SoP for “One Stop Centre for Women”.
Mrs Irani advised that counselling at the time of recruitment of women in the forces would make them better prepared for their career. The Union Minister regretted that the society still looks at the working women with bias and holds the performance of men to be the only benchmark for success.
The Minister also proposed training of members of the Child Welfare Committees  and emphasized the need for coordination among the MHA, CWC, NGOs and other stakeholders of the Criminal Justice System, so that once a criminal is punished, he is not able to take advantage of the provisions of law to delay the execution of punishment.
The main objective of the National Conference was to discuss and deliberate on the following 2  themes:
- Cyber Stalking and Bullying of Women : Steps for Protection
- Challenges faced by CAPF Women in Operational Areas
To commemorate this event, the Hon’ble Minister released a hand-out – “BPR&D Mirror – Gender Bender”.
On this occasion, Shri V S K Kaumudi, DG, BPR&D, welcomed the Chief Guest and flagged certain important issues related to women in Police, like workplace harassment besides cyber crime. There are also unique challenges that the woman officers face at the operational level in hard postings.Shri S K Dhyani, DIG , BPR&D, proposed the Vote of Thanks on behalf of the BPR&D.
<><><><><>
VG/SNC
(