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CMs of north-eastern states share concerns regarding Covid with PM
While all CMs have put forth their preparedness plans to deal with third wave and acknowledged that cases are on the decline, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga did speak about problems the state is facing due to the porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh and cases are coming across the border. Union Home minister Amit Shah too was present at the meeting.
Govt waives import duty on raw materials for Covid test kits, APIs for Amphotericin B
In a notification dated July 12, the Finance Ministry said the basic customs duty exemption on raw materials for manufacturing Covid test kits would be till September 30, 2021. While the exemption on specified API (active pharmaceutical ingredients)/ excipients for Amphotericin B would be valid till August 31.
India’s first Covid-19 patient tests positive again for coronavirus: Report
Her samples were tested as she was prepared to go to New Delhi for study purposes.
It was on January 30, 2020 that the third year medical student from Wuhan university tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the country’s first COVID-19 patient, days after she had returned home following semester holidays.
Project initiated to collate data of Indian seafarers in jails abroad
MUI General Secretary Amar Singh Thakur said, “It is estimated that around 500 Indian seafarers are lodged in foreign jails currently due to criminal charges, lack of proper documentation, detention of vessels, and abandonment of ships, among others.”
Germany declares first-ever “cyber-catastrophe”
Hackers knocked out the IT operations of the municipality of Anhalt-Bitterfeld, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, on Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters on Saturday.The rural district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld, with a population of 157,000, is for the time being unable to pay out welfare benefits. Its consequent catastrophe declaration is a formal step that allows it to call for federal help.
Eight global insurers launch net-zero climate alliance
The companies, which include Europe’s top three insurers by premiums – Allianz, AXA and Generali – said the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) would work to shift underwriting portfolios towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Canada orders rail safety measures to reduce risk of wildfires
The order will require both Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to take precautions against wildfires, including reducing train speeds, according to a Transport Ministry statement.On Friday, Nationally, trains will have to run at reduced speeds when there is extreme fire risk and when the outdoor temperature is high. CN and CP will also be required to come up with a fire risk mitigation plan and consult with indigenous communities about fire hazards.
UP CM terms rising population ‘hurdle in development’, unveils policy to stabilise it
Besides seeking to achieve population stabilisation and reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths, the UP Population Policy also aims at preventing the death of children under the age of 5 years and improving their nutritional condition.
PM Modi says farm sector needs post-harvest revolution; govt impetus on scientific ecosystem
”With the ever-increasing agricultural production, there is a need for post-harvest revolution and value addition.We are striving relentlessly to intensify our speed and scale to achieve this. We have been taking comprehensive steps to get a complete solution, from irrigation to sowing, harvesting, and earnings that are technology-enabled,” Modi said in a message to commemorate the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s foundation day.
38 killed in lightning strikes in 11 districts of UP, Yogi orders relief
Taking cognizance of the incidents, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his grief and directed the district administrations to provide adequate compensation to the tragedy struck families.