Hi, NewsWrap for August 03, 2023

03-August-2023: Deere & Company, Haryana Unrest, National Seeds Corporation Ltd, Cattle, Vulture Population, ICAR Restructuring Plan

3 August 2023

  • Deere & Company Announces Neil Hunn to Company's Board of Directors

    On August 1, 2023, Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced the election of Neil Hunn to the company's board of directors. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP), which is a constituent of the Fortune 1000 and one of the largest application software companies in the S&P 500.

  • Haryana Unrest: Latest Updates on Restrictions in Gurgaon, Delhi, Noida Amidst Haryana Unrest

    In Gurugram, fuel stations restricted loose fuel sales, internet services are suspended in Sohna, Manesar, and Pataudi, and physical school classes remain closed till August 2, leading to increased remote work for office-goers. Following the clashes between two groups during a procession organized by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Nuh district on Monday, tensions escalated in various districts of Haryana, including Nuh, Gurgaon, Sohna, and Manesar.

  • National Seeds Corporation Ltd GM (Production) Dr Pankaj Kumar Tyagi, Director (Commercial) Dr. Krushana Chandra Sahoo Visit Krishi Jagran Chaupal

    Dr Krushana Chandra Sahoo Director (Commercial) and Dr Pankaj Kumar Tyagi GM (Productions) National Seeds Corporation Ltd (NSC), visited Krishi Jagran on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Before joining NSC, Dr Sahoo served as the General Manager of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), a Navatana PSU under the Ministry of Steel.

  • Cattle, Vulture Population Getting Affected with Use of These Drugs, Government Prohibits Sale, Manufacturing

    In a significant move to protect the environment and conserve vultures, the Indian government has taken decisive action by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of ketoprofen and aceclofenac, along with their formulations, for animal use. This decision was made during the 89th meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), an organization under the Central Drug Control Standard Organization (CDCSO).

  • ICAR Restructuring Plan: Government Calls for Panel to Recommend Changes

    The Indian government has taken a significant step to enhance the functioning of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) by forming a high-level committee. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar confirmed this decision in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The main objective of this committee is to propose measures for rationalizing and right-sizing the ICAR, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the organization.

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