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October 31, 2020
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PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary. "Tributes to our former PM Smt. Indira Gandhiji on her death anniversary," the Prime Minister said. She was the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India.
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Sardar Patel is the leader whom I admire the most: Vice President Naidu
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary. Naidu praised Patel for his monumental achievement of unifying India. He mentioned how at a critical juncture, Patel used his sagacity, ingenuity, skill, experience and grit to safeguard India's territorial unity and integrity. "Through meticulous planning, negotiations, counselling, and tactful handling, Patel brought together all the princely states in one of the greatest accomplishments in modern history," Naidu said.
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Punjab CM launches scholarship scheme for SC students
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday formally launched the recently announced Dr B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scheduled Caste Scholarship Scheme, and also virtually laid the foundation stone of Rs 50 crore worth of projects at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar to mark the Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
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Centre spent Rs 713.20 crore on ads in 2019-2020: RTI
The government of India spent a total of Rs713.20 crore on advertisements, with maximum share to the electronic media, during the financial year 2019-2020, an RTI reply to a Mumbai activist revealed here on Saturday. "This comes to roughly Rs 1.95 crore per day that was spent only for advertisements in the last fiscal which also saw the Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections being held," said RTI activist Jatin Desai.
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COVID-19 Cases in Delhi increases with onset of winter and festival season
The ongoing festive season, onset of winter and an increase in air pollution are among the reasons for a sudden spike in the cases of coronavirus disease in the national capital, according to Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain. The Capital breached its record for the highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded in a day four times this week. While on Tuesday Delhi recorded 4,853 cases, on Wednesday it reported a record 5,673 COVID-19 cases. As many as 5,739 cases were recorded on Thursday and 5,891 infections and 47 deaths on Friday.
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November 01, 2020
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Alert! Indian Railways, LPG Booking Rules to Change from 1 November; Here’s All You Must Know
Many rules ranging from LPG Cylinder delivery to new railway time table --several things that have a major impact in the lives of common man are going to change from November 1.
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Know How This Scientist’s Exotic Mushroom is Helping Farmers Expand their Business
Dr. Sosang saw the first fruit spawn in October 2019. After feeling so happy with the results, he posted a picture on his Instagram account with the caption, “So elated to see the exotic shiitake mushrooms in full bloom in Nagaland. Hoping this brings a new chapter of Shiitake mushroom farming in Nagaland.”
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Onion Benefits: Know Not the Price, but the Priceless of Onion
Now the onion is the star. We are now going through the days when the price is more than Rs 100 per kg. The popularity of onions is evidenced by the fact that people buy onions even when family budgets are out of tune. Here I am not going to discuss the price of onion but what its nutritional value is.
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Diwali 2020: KVIC Launches High-Quality Muslin Fabric Masks for Just Rs.75
In the view of Diwali festival, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched a limited edition of two-layered "Happy Diwali" printed face masks made of muslin fabric.
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LPG Cylinders Home Delivery System to Change from 1 November; Check All Important Updates Here
The companies are going to implement new rules on home delivery of gas cylinders across the nation from tomorrow onwards. If you are still unaware of these important changes, than it might create unnecessary problems while you need a LPG cylinder.
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Cumin Price Outlook Firm till Year End – Good Earning Opportunity for Farmers
Jeera prices have trended upwards in recent weeks. Good demand from retail markets and improving export sales had supported the domestic markets. As against last fortnight prices at Unjha which is the benchmark market of India, have appreciated by roughly Rs.500/qtl.
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Godrej Agrovet Launches High Yield Oil Palm Saplings for Farmers
Godrej Agrovet’s Oil Palm Plantation business has launched a new superior high yielding Oil Palm sapling raised out of semi clonal seeds sourced from Malaysia. These saplings were distributed to the farmers under the Godrej Agrovet factory zone in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Value Addition of Agricultural Produce Important to Increase Export Competitiveness & Farmer’s Income: Chairman, APEDA
Addressing the National Conference on Enhancing Export competitiveness of Agriculture Produce: Focus: Rice and Fruits & Vegetables organized by FICCI, Dr M Angamuthu, Chairman of APEDA said that to successfully increase Agri export we must focus on increasing value addition and develop a strategy for diversification.
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Having Acidity Problem? Try These 8 Home Remedies and Get Quick Relief
Here is a list of 8 simple home remedies featuring ingredients available in your home that can be used to get rid of stomach acidity.
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Good News! Export Outlook Turns Brighter for Indian Cotton
Cotton export prospects from India have improved of late as prices of Indian cotton are the cheapest in the world in present term therefore making foreign sales economically viable for the country. Under present scenario India is emerging is a major supplier of cotton to the world as the global cotton output is expected to decline, while India remains the only major producer which is likely to see a rise in the production.
