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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended for 6 months till September 2022

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended for 6 months till September 2022

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved extension of ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’ by six months till September 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till March 2022. The PMGKAY scheme was launched in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic so that the vulnerable households do not suffer due […]

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‘Ishan Manthan’ Festival organised in New Delhi to showcase culture, crafts and cuisines of Northeast

‘Ishan Manthan’ Festival organised in New Delhi to showcase culture, crafts and cuisines of Northeast

Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & DONER Shri G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the three-day North-East festival called ‘Ishan Manthan’ atthe Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts today in New Delhi on March 25, 2022. Member Secretary of IGNCA Dr. Sachidanand Joshi, Voice Chancellor of JNU Prof. SantishreeDhulipudi Pandit and National convener of PrajnaPravah Shri

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Website ‘Modi Story’ launched by Mahatma Gandhi’s grand daughter Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni

Website ‘Modi Story’ launched by Mahatma Gandhi’s grand daughter Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni

The grand daughter of Mahatma Gandhi Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni inaugurated the Modi Story website which is a collection of stories from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life. Modi story is a volunteer-driven initiative to bring together inspiring moments from Narendra Modi’s life, as narrated by his co-travellers. The portal can be accessed at modistory.in. Any person who

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President Ram Nath Kovind presents President’s Colour to INS Valsura in Gujarat

President Ram Nath Kovind presents President’s Colour to INS Valsura in Gujarat

President Ram Nath Kovind on March 25, 2022 awarded the prestigious President’s Colour to Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The President’s Colour is bestowed on a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation, both in peace and in war. The ‘Nishan Adhikari’  Lt Arun Singh Sambyal received the President’s Colour on behalf of the

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Earth Hour 2022: 26 March

Earth Hour 2022: 26 March

Every year, on the last Saturday in March, Earth Hour is observed. The date for Earth Hour in 2022 is Saturday, March 26, 2022. At 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour will begin and end at 9:30 p.m. local time. The Earth Hour 2022 theme will focus on ‘Shape Our Future‘. This is a pivotal year

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Centre designates October 5 as National Dolphin Day

Centre designates October 5 as National Dolphin Day

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav informed that October 5th is designated as National Dolphin Day to be celebrated every year as a historic step in creating awareness for conservation of Dolphins. Shri Yadav stated that generating awareness & community participation is integral for conservation of the indicator species. This information was

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ICICI Lombard ties up with Airtel Payments Bank for smartphone insurance

ICICI Lombard ties up with Airtel Payments Bank for smartphone insurance

This insurance facility is available on the Airtel Thanks app. This provides financial protection against damage to the phone and its screen from accidents or liquid spills. Monthly premium for this facility starts at 1,299 rupees. Customers can get an insurance sum that is equivalent to the purchase price of their smartphone. Airtel Payment Bank MD & CEO – Anubrata Biswas ICICI Lombard CEO

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