1082 Police personnel awarded Police Medals<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"1082](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1082-Police-personnel-awarded-Police-Medals.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA total of 1082 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of Independence Day, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
347 personnel were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry, 87 with President\u2019s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
648 personnel\u00a0were awarded the\u00a0Police Medal for Meritorious Service. 109 CRPF\u00a0personnel and\u00a0108 J&K Police\u00a0personnel have been awarded\u00a0Police Medal for Gallantry. 38\u00a0personnel received the\u00a0Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delhi airport launches beta version of DigiYatra app for Android platform<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Delhi](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Delhi-airport-launches-beta-version-of-DigiYatra-app-for-Android-platform.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Delhi International Airport Limited has announced to launch with a beta version of DigiYatra app for Android platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim: To provide contactless, seamless processing of passengers at Airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018DigiYatra\u2019 is a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel experience (BEST) based on Facial Recognition Technology. This unique initiative of government of India, is coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya Scindia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Bank of India launches Utsav fixed deposit scheme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"State](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/State-Bank-of-India-launches-Utsav-fixed-deposit-scheme.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a unique term deposit programme called \u201cUtsav Deposit.\u201d This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates and is only available for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Utsav Fixed Deposit Scheme, SBI is offering an\u00a0interest rate of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a tenure of 1000 days. And\u00a0senior citizens\u00a0will be eligible to get an\u00a0additional interest rate of 0.50% over\u00a0and above the regular rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"UK](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-becomes-first-nation-to-approve-Omicron-vaccine.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna\u2019s two-strain shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which\u00a0targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes\u00a0UK, the first country in the world\u00a0to approve an original Covid-19 jab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Ranveer](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ranveer-Singh-won-2022-Indian-Film-Festival-of-Melbourne-best-actor-award.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Best Film:\u00a083<\/li>
- Best Director:\u00a0Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist)<\/li>
- Best Series:\u00a0Mumbai Diaries 26\/11<\/li>
- Best Actor in a Series:\u00a0Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26\/11)<\/li>
- Best Actress in a Series:\u00a0Sakshi Tanwar (Mai)<\/li>
- Lifetime Achievement Award:\u00a0Kapil Dev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Author of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Author](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Author-of-\u2018The-Horse-Whisperer-Nicholas-Evans-passes-away.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Kolkata](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kolkata-to-host-23rd-edition-of-India-International-Seafood-Show-in-2023.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"GoI](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GoI-appointed-11-new-High-Court-Judges-in-Punjab-Haryana.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Simon](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Simon-Stiell-of-Grenada-named-as-new-UNFCCC-Executive-Secretary.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGeneral Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA total of 1082 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of Independence Day, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
347 personnel were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry, 87 with President\u2019s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
648 personnel\u00a0were awarded the\u00a0Police Medal for Meritorious Service. 109 CRPF\u00a0personnel and\u00a0108 J&K Police\u00a0personnel have been awarded\u00a0Police Medal for Gallantry. 38\u00a0personnel received the\u00a0Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delhi airport launches beta version of DigiYatra app for Android platform<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Delhi International Airport Limited has announced to launch with a beta version of DigiYatra app for Android platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim: To provide contactless, seamless processing of passengers at Airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018DigiYatra\u2019 is a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel experience (BEST) based on Facial Recognition Technology. This unique initiative of government of India, is coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya Scindia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Bank of India launches Utsav fixed deposit scheme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a unique term deposit programme called \u201cUtsav Deposit.\u201d This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates and is only available for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Utsav Fixed Deposit Scheme, SBI is offering an\u00a0interest rate of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a tenure of 1000 days. And\u00a0senior citizens\u00a0will be eligible to get an\u00a0additional interest rate of 0.50% over\u00a0and above the regular rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna\u2019s two-strain shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which\u00a0targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes\u00a0UK, the first country in the world\u00a0to approve an original Covid-19 jab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Best Film:\u00a083<\/li>
- Best Director:\u00a0Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist)<\/li>
- Best Series:\u00a0Mumbai Diaries 26\/11<\/li>
- Best Actor in a Series:\u00a0Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26\/11)<\/li>
- Best Actress in a Series:\u00a0Sakshi Tanwar (Mai)<\/li>
- Lifetime Achievement Award:\u00a0Kapil Dev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Author of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGeneral Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Delhi International Airport Limited has announced to launch with a beta version of DigiYatra app for Android platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim: To provide contactless, seamless processing of passengers at Airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018DigiYatra\u2019 is a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel experience (BEST) based on Facial Recognition Technology. This unique initiative of government of India, is coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya Scindia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Bank of India launches Utsav fixed deposit scheme<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a unique term deposit programme called \u201cUtsav Deposit.\u201d This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates and is only available for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Utsav Fixed Deposit Scheme, SBI is offering an\u00a0interest rate of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a tenure of 1000 days. And\u00a0senior citizens\u00a0will be eligible to get an\u00a0additional interest rate of 0.50% over\u00a0and above the regular rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna\u2019s two-strain shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which\u00a0targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes\u00a0UK, the first country in the world\u00a0to approve an original Covid-19 jab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Best Film:\u00a083<\/li>
- Best Director:\u00a0Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist)<\/li>
- Best Series:\u00a0Mumbai Diaries 26\/11<\/li>
- Best Actor in a Series:\u00a0Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26\/11)<\/li>
- Best Actress in a Series:\u00a0Sakshi Tanwar (Mai)<\/li>
- Lifetime Achievement Award:\u00a0Kapil Dev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Author of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGeneral Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a unique term deposit programme called \u201cUtsav Deposit.\u201d This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates and is only available for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Utsav Fixed Deposit Scheme, SBI is offering an\u00a0interest rate of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a tenure of 1000 days. And\u00a0senior citizens\u00a0will be eligible to get an\u00a0additional interest rate of 0.50% over\u00a0and above the regular rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK becomes first nation to approve Omicron vaccine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna\u2019s two-strain shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which\u00a0targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes\u00a0UK, the first country in the world\u00a0to approve an original Covid-19 jab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Best Film:\u00a083<\/li>
- Best Director:\u00a0Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist)<\/li>
- Best Series:\u00a0Mumbai Diaries 26\/11<\/li>
- Best Actor in a Series:\u00a0Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26\/11)<\/li>
- Best Actress in a Series:\u00a0Sakshi Tanwar (Mai)<\/li>
- Lifetime Achievement Award:\u00a0Kapil Dev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Author of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGeneral Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, UK has authorised a Covid-19 vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant, setting the stage for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna\u2019s two-strain shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has granted conditional authorisation to the vaccine, which\u00a0targets both the original strain of the virus and Omicron BA.1. This makes\u00a0UK, the first country in the world\u00a0to approve an original Covid-19 jab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ranveer Singh won 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne best actor award<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Best Film:\u00a083<\/li>
- Best Director:\u00a0Shoojit Sircar (Sardar Udham) and Aparna Sen (The Rapist)<\/li>
- Best Series:\u00a0Mumbai Diaries 26\/11<\/li>
- Best Actor in a Series:\u00a0Mohit Raina (Mumbai Diaries 26\/11)<\/li>
- Best Actress in a Series:\u00a0Sakshi Tanwar (Mai)<\/li>
- Lifetime Achievement Award:\u00a0Kapil Dev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Author of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGeneral Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRanveer Singh has won the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022 best actor award for his movie 83. Shefali Shah (Jalsa) has been awarded the best actress award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other winners IFFM 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicholas Evans, who penned the bestselling novel \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019 has passed away at 72 due to heart attack. His debut novel, \u2018The Horse Whisperer\u2019, published in 1995, was the bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by The New York Times. The book was turned into a movie in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His other work includes\u00a0\u201cThe Loop\u201d (1998), \u201cThe Smoke Jumper\u201d (2001), \u201cThe Divide\u201d (2005) and \u201cThe Brave\u201d (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in the Biswa Bangala Mela Prangan, Kolkata from February 15-17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has collaborated with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) to organise the event. This show will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers of India\u2019s marine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MPEDA Chairman: Dr. K N Raghavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the appointments of 11 new High Court judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 14, the Government of India has created a record by making 138 appointments so far this year thus surpassing its earlier record of 126 High Court appointments in 2016. The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Sanjay Vashisth, Tribhuvan Dahiya, Namit Kumar, Harkesh Manuja, Aman Chaudhary, Naresh Singh, Harsh Bunger, Jagmohan Bansal, Deepak Manchanda and Alok Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Punjab and Haryana High Court are currently functioning with just 46 judges against the sanctioned strength of 85 with around a dozen of the 46 judges set to retire in the next two years. With the appointment of new additional judges, the number of judges will rise to 57. On 13th August 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of\u00a0Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The career of Simon Stiell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From March 2013 to June 2022, Simon Stiell served as a senior minister in the Government of Grenada holding the portfolios of Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment for five years. He also served as Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Minister of State with responsibility for Human Resource Development and the Environment, and as a junior minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stiell served as a member of Grenada\u2019s Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, where he held the position of Leader of Government\u2019s Business throughout this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAuthor of \u2018The Horse Whisperer,\u2019 Nicholas Evans passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKolkata to host 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGoI appointed 11 new High Court Judges in Punjab & Haryana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSimon Stiell of Grenada named as new UNFCCC Executive Secretary<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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