The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of September, 2023 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 111.5, is 11.5 % higher as compared to the level in the month of September, 2022. As per the provisional statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period April- September, 2023-24 over the corresponding period of the previous year comes to 8.7 per cent. Production level of important minerals in September, 2023 were: Coal 673 lakh tonne, Lignite 29 lakh tonne, Natural gas (utilized) 2974 million cu. m., Petroleum (crude) 24 lakh tonne, Bauxite 1726 thousand…
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Marking two years of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), the 61st Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Smt. Sumita Dawra on 01st December 2023 in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the status of (i) mapping of existing and proposed economic zones at NMP platform and (ii) 100 identified critical infrastructure projects. Participation from over 60 officials of concerned Ministries/Departments was observed, including the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Ministry of Power, Department…
PTI Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, who is on a three-day visit to India, called upon companies here to establish manufacturing facilities in his country to gain access to the entire African market of around 1.4 billion people. “We have bigger opportunities in Kenya than we do in India. We also have fewer competitors in Kenya in metals business than in India and we have a higher return in Kenya than India,” Ruto said. Highlighting “clear investment opportunities” in Kenya, the President said he shared with Prime Minister Modi that the African nation imports 70 per cent of its pharmaceutical…
PTI A US Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by HDT Bio Corp against Pune-based Emcure Pharmaceuticals. A Federal court in Seattle, Washington, has dismissed the lawsuit lawsuit filed by HDT against Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a unit of Emcure, regarding Covid-19 vaccine technology. HDT had named Emcure as a party in the suit, alleging non-payment of royalties and demanded a compensation of at least USD 950 million. When contacted a company spokesperson said, “The ruling vindicates our stand”. Emcure had contended in the court that the lawsuit was illegitimate and brought by HDT to compensate for its business shortcomings. HDT Bio had…
PTI India and Kenya agree that there are many multilateral forums through which the two countries can work together, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday, emphasising that both nations share common views on major global issues. Murmu received visiting President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday and hosted a banquet in his honour. In her welcome address, Murmu emphasised that the two countries must work together, not only for the well-being and progress of the people of the two nations but also for the citizens of the Global South. Highlighting common views shared by both…
DJ केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने संसद के शीताकालीन सत्र के दूसरे दिन मंगलवार को जम्मू-कश्मीर आरक्षण (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2023 व जम्मू कश्मीर पुनर्गठन (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2023 को विचार तथा पारित करने के लिए लोकसभा में पेश किया। इस बाबत गृहमंत्री आज लोकसभा में जम्मू-कश्मीर आरक्षण(संशोधन) विधेयक-2023 पर बयान देंगे। अमित शाह ने मंगलवार जम्मू-कश्मीर से जुड़े ये अधिनियम लोकसभा में पेश किए। इसमें विस्थापित कश्मीरी पंडितों के लिए दोऔर पाक अधिकृत कश्मीर के विस्थापितों के लिए एक सीट आरक्षित करने का प्रावधान है। जम्मू-कश्मीर आरक्षण विधेयक में अनुसूचित जाति, अनुसूचित जनजाति और अन्य सामाजिक और शैक्षणिक रूप से…
PTI The severe cyclonic storm Michaung, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla on Tuesday and subsequently weakened into a cyclonic storm, left a trail of destruction in its wake. Michaung is expected to subside into a deep depression over the next six hours, said an official. The storm damaged 770-kilometre roads, uprooted 35 trees and killed three livestock, among others. According to data shared by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), nearly 40 lakh people from 194 villages and two towns were affected by Michaung’s impact, including the inundation of 25 villages. Though there was no loss of human…
TNIE Union Minister of State for Steel Faggan Singh Kulaste said there has been a fall in liquid steel production at RINL, corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, in the current year due to liquidity constraints. In a written reply to a query on performance of RINL from BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, he said to increase production, RINL is sourcing iron ore and coal from alternative sources other than the regular sources to ensure increased availability of raw material. RINL had recorded 68% capacity utilisation in 2022-23 as against 87% in 2021-22. Capacity utilisation…
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the apex anti-smuggling agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), celebrated its 66th Foundation Day at Gift City Club, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In her message for DRI Foundation Day, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the professional excellence of DRI and its officers for their commendable service in curbing the smuggling of contraband goods such as gold, narcotics, cigarettes and endangered wild flora and fauna. Smt. Sitharaman complimented DRI and its officers, recognising their courage, determination and tireless efforts and wished success in future endeavours.
The Centre on Monday informed in the Rajya Sabha that under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which seeks to stimulate regional air connectivity at affordable rates for the masses, a total of Rs 4,500 crores have been allocated for the development of airports in the country, out of which Rs 3,751 crores have been utilized since the inception of the scheme. This information came in as a written response from General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Minister of State, Ministry of Civil Aviation while replying to a question from AIADMK MP R. Dharmar, who…