Edible Oil, PM Modi, Tamil Nadu Rains, Major Dhyan Chand Sports University, Stubble Burning

31 December 2021

• IMD: Heavy Rainfall in Coastal Tamil Nadu

  Isolated pockets of heavy to very heavy rainfall are expected to continue in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next two days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). In the lowest altitudes, strong northeasterly winds are blowing off the coast of Tamil Nadu. At the middle tropospheric level, a cyclonic circulation can be found over the southwest Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Sri Lanka. "Rainfall will be heavy to very heavy in some areas, including Chennai." For the next two days, we've issued a red alert for Nagapattinam, and the rest of the coastal districts, including Thiruvalluvar, are in the orange category," said Puviarasan, Director, MET Department, Chennai. Following that, the area would have a dry spell.

• Companies of Edible Oil Slashed Its Prices by Rs 30-40

  According to Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, major edible oil firms have reduced the maximum retail price (MRP) of their products by 30 to 40 percent to provide relief to individuals who have been affected by rising prices. "Only yesterday, all of the major brands slashed the cost of edible oils dramatically. The MRP has been reduced from 30 to 40, and the new MRP has been distributed in the stock market. Customers will profit from the availability of supply with the new MRP "explained Sudhanshu.

• PM Modi to lay Foundation Stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University

  The Prime Minister's Office has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Major Dhyan Chand Sports University on Sunday. Instilling a sporting culture and creating world-class athletic facilities in all sections of the country are two of the Prime Minister's main priorities. According to the PMO, the creation of Crucial Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut will be a major step toward realizing this ambition.

• India Takes Steps to Kick Old Habits of Stubble Burning

  Sanju, a 24-year-old, has a goal in mind. She has been traveling from village to village in India, begging farmers to avoid burning residue from harvested rice crops near New Delhi for weeks. A deadly haze gathers over northern India throughout the winter months as winds slow. The region's air pollution can reach multiple times the global safety standard during the worst periods. One of the main causes of pollution is the burning of twigs.

• Focusing on Creating Infrastructure & Cluster in Collaboration with State Govt.

  The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said, that it is focusing on creating infrastructure and clusters in collaboration with the state government to promote outbound shipments. The exports of agricultural & processed food products have risen to20.6 billion during 2020-2021 from 17.3 billion in 2011-2012