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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
First Over Dimensional Cargo  for Numaligarh Refinery received by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
DHT Reactor meant for NRL - weighing 485 MT, 31.5 meters in length, 8.250 meters in width - travelled from Kolkata via IBPR onto Brahmaputra
This is a moment of Transformation through transportation envisioned by PM Narendra Modi ji to propel growth of Assam along with India: Shri Sonowal
ODC cargo was transported by MV Marine 66 ship as per MoU signed between IWAI & NRL
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal received the first over dimensional cargo  transported via waterways at Numaligarh Refinery jetty today.
This is the first consignment transported by Inland Waterways Authority of India , nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways in charge of inland waterways in the country, for the expansion of Numaligarh Refinery Limited  capacity from 3 MMT to 9 MMT. The MoU to transport a total of 24 ODC as well as Over Weight Cargo  for NRL was signed between IWAI and NRL last year in presence of Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal last year.
Speaking on the occasion, the Shri Sonowal said, “Today, Assam has witnessed a memorable event when an ODC was transported from Kolkata to Numaligarh using inland waterways. This is the true realisation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of transformation via transportation. While Modi ji’s commitment to enable Numaligarh to become an energy hub in the region, its capacity expansion in a relatively short duration of time would not have been possible without the smooth transportation of as many as 24 ODC & OWC meant for NRL expansion. Given the thrust to empower the waterways of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, our ministry took it upon to make this transport happen in a swift and smooth manner. With the successful arrival of first ODC at the NRL, traversing a huge distance via waterways, the role of Inland Waterways to empower the growth of Assam as well as that of Northeast India is imminent and I believe it is going to play a pivotal role in the rapid transformation of our region via an economical, ecological and sustainable mode of transportation.”
The first ODC was transported by an IWAI ship - MV Marine 66 - from Kolkata to Numaligarh Refinery Jetty via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route . The Disel Hydrotreating  reactor weighs 485 MT in net while the gross weight was 521 MT. The length of this reactor is 31.5 meters while height is 8.250 meters along with a diameter of 8.00 meters.
The ODC left Kolkata on 18 March and reached Numaligarh after travelling for nearly three months via Bangladesh. IWAI, in assistance from Dredging Corporation of India , also employed three dredgers at five locations in Dhansiri since March to make this transportation a success. These three dredgers are CSD Mandovi, CSD Brahmini & HSD Jia Bhoroli.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds utilisation of India-UAE CEPA by Indian Exporters
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the utilisation of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  by Indian Exporters.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“A great sign for Indian enterprise, it will make Indian products popular globally.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.46 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
4,90,711 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 25,510
Active cases stand at 0.06%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
2,579 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,40,82,064
2,141 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.94 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,51,515 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Home Affairs
ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR MODERNISATION OF POLICE
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. However, the Government of India supplements the efforts of the State Governments towards equipping and modernizing of their police forces, by providing financial assistance under the scheme of ‘Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police’ [erstwhile scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces ]. Under this scheme, the States have been provided central assistance for acquisition of advanced weaponry such as INSAS Rifles & AK series rifles; all types of intelligence equipment including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles , Night Vision Devices , CCTV Surveillance system & body worn camera systems; modern communication equipment and state-of-the-art equipment for security / training / forensics / cybercrime / traffic policing. Further, ‘construction’ and ‘purchase of operational vehicles’ are permitted in the insurgency affected north-eastern States and Left Wing Extremism  affected districts. The State Governments are free to include proposals in accordance with their strategic priorities and requirements.
The Government has received State Action Plan of Maharashtra for the year 2021-22 under the scheme and the same has been approved by the High Powered Committee  constituted for this purpose. The figures of allocation and release of assistance to the Government of Maharashtra during the last three years under this scheme are as below:

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Allocation
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Release
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2018-19
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51.00
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9.58
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2019-20
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47.11
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65.98
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2020-21
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47.11
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0.00
For the year 2018-19, released funds include funds released to Ordnance Factory Board  for supply of weaponry and funds for Student Police Cadet programme also. Release for the year 2019-20 include Rs. 32.03 crore for implementation of Mega City Policing Action Plan. During these 3 years, released amount out of allocated funds was less than allocation on account of non utilisation of funds/non-submission of Utilization Certificates  in respect of funds released during earlier years.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Brazil on Cooperation in field of Geology and Mineral Resources
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Memorandum of Understanding to be signed between Geological Survey of India , Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India and Geological Survey of Brazil – CPRM, Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Federative Republic of Brazil on “Cooperation in field of Geology and Mineral Resources”.
The MoU will provide an institutional mechanism between Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India and Geological Survey of Brazil – CPRM, Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Federative Republic of Brazil for cooperation in field of Geology and Mineral Resources.
Ministry of Finance
One arrested for fraudulently availing ITC of around Rs 45 crore
On the basis of intelligence received by Anti-Evasion branch of CGST Delhi South Commissionerate, the officers have booked a case against M/s. Sunflame Trading Pvt. Ltd., M/s Atlantic International Trading Pvt. Ltd., and M/s. Blue Star International Pvt. Ltd.,M/s Blue Evolution Private Limited and M/s White Mountain Trading Private Limited having their Principal Place of Business at G-56, Green Park, New Delhi-110016 for incorrectly availing ITC issued on the GSTIN of fake/ dummy firms and getting refund of ITC on the strength of such fake Invoices.
From preliminary scrutiny of the seized documents, the data/information available on E-way Portal/GSTN portal, it is found that Sh. Avijeet Saluja and Smt. Lupita Saluja  created five bogus export firms namely M/s. Sunflame Trading Pvt. Ltd., M/s Atlantic International Trading Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110016 and M/s. Blue Star International Pvt. Ltd., M/s Blue Evolution Private Limited and M/s White Mountain Trading Private Limited and have availed refund of Rs.45 Crore approx. on strength of fake invoices providing fabricated information on E-way Bill Portal. During course of investigation, it was found that all the most of suppliers of the above said 5 firms were either found non-existent at the declared principal place of business or the address given in the GST registration was fabricated/ non-existing.
Shri Avijeet Saluja, Director and one of the main the main beneficiaries of the activities of the firms, has been arrested on 10.12.2020 and was produced before the Hon’ble CMM, Patiala House Courts on 11.12.2020, after the medical examination and COVID test. Shri Avijeet Saluja has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days by the Hon’ble Metropolitan Magistrate. Further investigations are in progress.
Firm action has been taken by CGST Delhi Zone in this financial year i.e. 2020-21, has resulted in detection of GST evasion of 3542.02Crores and 14 accused have been arrested so far.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Promoting Gas-Based Economy
Gas based economy is contingent with creating necessary Gas infrastructure viz. LNG terminals, Nationwide Gas Grid and City Gas Distribution networks to increase the availability and accessibility of natural gas to public at large. Further, Gas Trading Exchange has been set up for localized price discovery. Also, “Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation ” scheme was launched on 1st October 2018 wherein Oil and Gas Marketing Companies  are inviting Expression of Interest  from potential entrepreneur to procure Compressed Bio Gas .
To enhance the availability of natural gas across the country especially in the Eastern & North-Eastern part of the country are to be connected through Jagdishpur-Haldia/Boakro-Dhamra Pipeline project. Government is providing Capital Grant of Rs. 5,176 Croreas Viability Gap Funding  to GAIL for the development of this pipeline project. Further, to extend the gas grid to each States of North-East and Sikkim, a Joint Venture  company, namely Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd  has been formed. Government is also providing VGF as Capital Grant  to IGGL.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
FLOOD RELIEF OPERATIONS AT GUJARAT BY INDIAN NAVY
Based on a request for assistance from the civil administration, a Naval Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster relief  team, consisting of naval divers with support gear, was dispatched at short notice from INS Sardar Patel to Rajkot on the evening of 13 Sep 21 to join the ongoing rescue efforts. Six more teams are ready to augment the ongoing civil rescue efforts in affected areas.
Similarly, several rescue teams have been deployed from INS Valsura in Jamnagar to assist stranded people from various parts of rain affected and inundated areas of the city. Equipped with Gemini boats, life vests, first aid kits and other requisite gears, the teams rescued a large number of people including elderly and women and shifted them to safety. Naval teams also provided food packets to stranded citizens.
Senior naval authorities are in constant liaison with civil administration to offer any help needed in flood relief activities. More rescue teams have been kept standby to be dispatched at short notice.
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Ministry of Defence
INS SUDARSHINI DEPLOYMENT TO GULF COUNTRIES TO ENHANCE FOREIGN TRAINING COOPERATION
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman on 05 Dec 21 for a three day Operational Turn Round . The ship is part of the 1st Training Squadron based at Kochi which provides ab-initio sea experience to sea trainees of the Indian Navy. The ship is on a deployment to the Middle East aimed at strengthening ‘Bridges of Friendship’ with Friendly Foreign Countries in the region as also reach out to the Indian diaspora settled in the Gulf.
During her stay at Muscat, the ship’s crew engaged extensively with the Royal Navy of Oman. The Commanding Officer, Cdr Srikanth Venugopal, paid an official visit to HQ Royal Navy of Oman  and interacted with Capt Ali Al Hosini, Director General Human Resources, RNO. Naval cooperation, training of young officers and aspects of sail training were amongst the subjects discussed. The ship also undertook operational exchanges in the form of visits to RNO Sail Training Ship Shabab Oman II and Wudham Naval Base, and also embarked five sea riders onboard for a sea experience sortie.
The Commanding Officer also called on HE Shri Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to Oman, Muscat. Ambassador along with the Indian Embassy staff also visited the ship and a familarisation tour was conducted onboard.
INS Sudarshini is an indigenously built Sail Training Ship  built by Goa Shipyard Limited and based at Kochi, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. The along with her sister ship, INS Tarangini form the sail training element of the 1st Training Squadron and has been imparting sail training to IN personnel as well as junior officers from friendly foreign countries.
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Ministry of Finance
ITSC is a premier alternative dispute resolution body: Vice Chairman, ITSC.
Kolkata, June 20, 2019
The Income Tax Settlement Commission is a premier Alternative Dispute Resolution  body in the country. The ITSC is mandated with resolving income tax and wealth tax disputes between the Income Tax department and income tax assessees, stated Shri Mohammad Ashraf, Vice Chairman, ITSC, Kolkata Bench here today. Speaking at an interactive session on "Income Tax Settlement Commission-Current Scenario" organized by Calcutta Chamber of Commerce, Shri Ashraf and Shri B. D. Gupta, Member, ITSC said that it was setup to allow a one-time tax evader or an unintending defaulter to come clean. The Income Tax Settlement Commision allows taxpayers to disclose additional Income before it over and above what has been already disclosed before the Income Tax Department. The applicant has to pay full amount of tax and interest on the additional income disclosed before the Commission, before filing the application. The Commission then decides upon the admissibility of the application and in case of admitted applications, carries out the process of settlement in a time bound manner by giving an opportunity to both parties for being heard, they added.
The Income Tax Settlement Commission is required to pass the settlement order within 18 months of filling of the application. It has wide power of granting immunity from penalty and prosecution for the income tax assessee. Shri Gupta informed and added that the orders passed by the Commission are final and conclusive.
Shri Vasudev Agarwal, President, ACAE; Shri Jinesh S. Vanzara, Sr. Chartered Accountant and Shri Om Prakash Agarwal, President, CCC were also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Finance
CBIC introduces flagship Liberalised Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs
Recognising their critical contribution in supporting the economy especially during the present difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs  has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises .
In order to attract MSMEs to become Authorised Economic Operators  and avail the various benefits, the CBIC has relaxed the compliance criteria provided the MSMEs have a valid certificate from their line-Ministry. The relaxed requirements allow MSMEs who have filed minimum 10 Customs clearance documents in one year and who have a clean compliance record over 2 years to apply for the scheme. The documentary requirements have also been appreciably simplified. Another feature is that the CBIC commits to take a decision on an application for grant of AEO status within only 15 days from electronic submission of complete documents for AEO Tier T1. Additional benefits, like further reduction in Bank Guarantee requirements, have been introduced for MSMEs, and will be expanded subsequently.
CBIC’s flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” scheme is a voluntary compliance programme which enables swifter Customs clearance for accredited stakeholders in the global supply chain viz. importers, exporters, logistic service providers, custodians etc. The approved AEOs derive various benefits such as, inter alia, the facility of Direct Port Delivery  of imported containers, Direct Port Entry  of their Export Containers, high level of facilitation in customs clearance of their consignments thereby ensuring shorter cargo release time, exemption from Bank guarantees, priority for refund/ rebate/ duty Drawback, as well as a Client Relationship Manager at the customs port as a single point of interaction. Another important benefit available to specified AEOs is that their payment of Customs duty is deferred and need not to be paid before the clearance of the imported goods by Customs. An added advantage for Tier 2 AEOs is that their exports to certain countries are accorded facilitation by the foreign Customs administration with whom India enters into a Mutual Recognition Agreement/Arrangement.
Through “Liberalised MSME AEO Package”, CBIC encourages all eligible MSMEs to avail advantages of faster Customs clearances and other related benefits.
Ministry of Education
NTA Declares UGC NET Results
National Testing agency has declared the UGC NET results today. The First UGC NET Examination was conducted by NTA from 18th December, 2018 to 22nd December, 2018 on two shifts per day across 235 cities in the country. The examination was conducted in 85 subjects. A total number of 956837 candidates registered for this examination.
Result can be accessed at http://ntanet.nic.in/ntaresults/root/LoginPageDob.aspx
There were 598 examination centres across the country. A total number of 742 Observers, 295 City-Coordinators and 24 State Coordinators were deputed at these centres to oversee the smooth and fair conduct of examination. The results have been declared today.
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
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Number of candidates registered
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956837
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Number of candidates appeared on both papers
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681930
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Number of candidates qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor
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44001
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Candidates qualified for JRF & eligible for Assistant Professor
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3883
- This time there was a change in the mode of the examination, Computer Based Exam was introduced first time to reduce the burden of examinees.
- In order to facilitate quick employment of eligible candidates, the result has been declared in record time. The exam was conducted from 18th December, 2018 to 22nd December, 2018 in 10 shifts and result has been declared on 05th January, 2019.
- In order to make the examination system transparent, the Question Paper and recorded responses were displayed for the verification by examinees,
- To ensure accuracy of result, the keys of question papers were displayed in advance to invite challenges if any.
- For the first time in nationwide professional examinations, live CCTV Surveillance through more than 8000 CCTV was carried out.
- Cheating using mobile network and other electronic devices was stopped using Jammers at all centres.
As per the UGC policy, 6% of those candidates who appear in both the papers and obtain minimum qualifying marks in aggregate of both the papers are declared NET qualified. The certificates to the qualified candidates will be issued by UGC.
AYUSH
AYUSH Minister to inaugurate Conference of State AYUSH/Health Ministers in New Delhi Tomorrow
The Ministry of AYUSH is organising State AYUSH and Health Ministers Conference tomorrow at New Delhi. The AYUSH /Health Ministers along with senior Officers from all the State and UT Government have been invited to participate in deliberation related to issues concerning AYUSH Sector. The main issues which are likely to be discussed in conference are National AYUSH Mission , Integration of AYUSH services in Ayushman Bharat, Medicinal Plants, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy educational Institutes, Quality Control of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy drugs, Drugs Central Sector Schemes and special programmes and projects.
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Prime Minister's Office
India-UK Virtual Summit 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold a Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson on 4 May 2021.
India and UK enjoy a Strategic Partnership since 2004. It has been marked by regular high level exchanges and growing convergences in diverse areas. The Summit will be an important opportunity to elevate our multi-faceted strategic ties and enhance cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will also discuss Covid19 cooperation and the global efforts to fight the pandemic.
A comprehensive Roadmap 2030 will be launched during the Summit, which will pave the way for further expanding and deepening India-UK cooperation over the next decade across five key areas, namely people-to-people relationship, trade and prosperity, defence and security, climate action and healthcare.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Ministry of Electronics & IT observes Swachhta Pakhwada from 1st to 15th Feb, 2022
Dedicated campaign page created for Pakhwada 2022 on www.swachhbharat.mygov.in
National level workshops on “E-waste” were organized by most of Societies/Organizations of MeitY
Swachhta Pakhwada was observed by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  from 1st to 15th Feb, 2022 with great zeal and enthusiasm. A day-wise Action plan was prepared for implementation by MeitY and its Organizations, which consisted of both motivational and physical activities. Secretary, MeitY, held VC/Meeting to review the preparedness before the Swachhta Pakhwada on 27.01.2022 and administered Pledge, through video conferencing to all the officers and staff under MeitY on 01.02.2022. An inaugural message was also delivered.
The "E-Waste Pledge" was launched by MyGov on 01.02.2022. A dedicated campaign page for Pakhwada 2022 was created on www.swachhbharat.mygov.in comprising of the links of activities. Lectures on "Plastic Waste Management & Ban on Single-Use Plastic ; "EWaste Crisis — Management, Planning and Implementation"; and "Solid and Liquid Waste Management and Importance and Necessity of General Cleanliness" etc. were organized to apprise about the importance of hygiene and how to keep the premises neat and clean. National level workshops on "E-waste" were organized by most of the Societies/Organizations of MeitY. E-waste and Storage items are disposed-off through auction by MeitY and its Organizations. MeitY had also undertaken cleaning activities in the vicinity of residential colony complexes, Schools etc.
A Committee was constituted for recommendations of the three prizes for the best Campuses. Recommendation has been received recommending awards to those who have contributed the maximum to the cause of sanitation based on rating and ranking. The committee has also given emphasis to innovative/creative activities and initiatives, mass mobilization for Swachhata etc. which have deep and sustainable impact. Swachhata Pakhwada culminated on 15.02.2022. The three best MeitY Institutes as recommended by the Committee have been awarded the  prizes.
Selected photographs of the day-to-day activities undertaken during the Pakhwada by MeitY and its Organizations were uploaded on the website of the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti.
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