Railway Minister has said that the Rail Coach Factory is targeting to manufacture 1,422 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches in 2018-19. LHB coaches are the passenger coaches of Indian Railways that have been developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of Germany.These coaches are produced by Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala,Punjab. The advantages of LHB coaches are-(a) The LHB… Continue reading More LHB coaches to be made this year
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Ayushman Bharat cover for Uber cab drivers
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has joined hands with Uber to extend health cover to their drivers and delivery partners. Under the agreement, Uber, under its Uber CARE initiative, will help set up common service centres (CSCs) at Partners Seva Kendras.The CSC’s will verify eligibility and issue e-cards to drivers with benefits… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat cover for Uber cab drivers
In 1st meet, cow panel seeks to end stray cattle menace
‘Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’ (National Commission for Cows) has recently held its first meeting. The Aayog particularly discussed measures to tackle the menace of stray cows in India. Of late, problems of stray cattle has become a political issue in a few states, primarily in Uttar Pradesh, with farmers’ standing crop being threatened with severe damage.… Continue reading In 1st meet, cow panel seeks to end stray cattle menace
Swine flu cases on the rise in Gujarat
Swine flu cases has been on a rise in Gujarat. Of late, nearly 100 new cases are reported from across the state per day. Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine… Continue reading Swine flu cases on the rise in Gujarat
Mukti, an alliance to combat bonded labour
Over 60 Non-governmental organisations (NGO) from across Karnataka, has formed an alliance called ‘Mukti’. The alliance seeks to work towards ending bonded labour and human trafficking. Bonded labour is generally described as a type of forced labour occurs when a person is forced to use their physical labour to pay off a debt. According to… Continue reading Mukti, an alliance to combat bonded labour
SC concerned about desertification says damage to Aravalli irreversible
The Supreme Court has stayed the Punjab Land Preservation (Haryana amendment) Act, 2019. The Court has further expressed concerns over the Haryana government’s decision to allow construction in forest areas of Aravalli zone. The PLPA 2019 was recently passed by the Haryana government. The Act amends the PLPA 1900. It permits construction activities in areas… Continue reading SC concerned about desertification says damage to Aravalli irreversible
Drought situation ‘grim’ as 156 taluks in Karnataka face water crisis
The Karnataka government has stated that the drought situation in the state is grim. Deficient rainfall during kharif and rabi seasons in 2018–19 has had led to water crisis in several parts of the state and worsened the condition of farmers. Drought is generally considered as a deficiency in rainfall over an extended period resulting… Continue reading Drought situation ‘grim’ as 156 taluks in Karnataka face water crisis
Quota ordinance will benefit 36 lakh in J&k , says Centre
The Home Ministry has said the Union Cabinet’s ordinance on reservation in Jammu and Kashmir cleared will benefit around 36 lakh people in the State. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. It provides for amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. The ordinance extends reservation in… Continue reading Quota ordinance will benefit 36 lakh in J&k , says Centre
Assam to be oil exporting hub for Southeast Asia
Petroleum Minister has predicted that Assam would soon become one of India’s major oil exporting hubs catering to neighbouring countries and Southeast Asia. The prediction has been based on a number of projects for augmenting oil exploration, refining and transportation capacity in various stages of completion in the state. In 2016, the government had introduced… Continue reading Assam to be oil exporting hub for Southeast Asia
Private electric 4 wheelers left out of subsidy scheme
The government has decided against offering subsidy to private electric four wheelers under FAME II. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric and… Continue reading Private electric 4 wheelers left out of subsidy scheme
