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May 07, 2020

India Saves Rs. 89,122 Crore in 2018-19 by Energy Efficiency

India saved Rs 89,122 crore through energy efficiency in 2018-19 and reduced energy intensity by 20 per cent in the fiscal compared to 2005 level, according to a report. India has set a target to reduce the energy intensity by 33-35 per cent by 2030 compared to 2005 level.
The energy efficiency initiatives by BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) led to savings worth Rs 89,122 crore in 2018-19.

Government to Run Awareness Campaign in 1 Lakh Villages on Balanced Use of Fertilisers

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the government will run a mission mode awareness campaign this fiscal in over 1 lakh villages for promoting use of bio/organic fertilisers and reducing consumption of chemical soil nutrients.
A decision in this regard was taken after reviewing the progress of the Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme, launched in 2015.
Under the scheme, soil health cards are given to farmers at an interval of two years.
The cards provide information to farmers on nutrient status of their soil along with recommendations on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health and fertility.

Gas Leak in India at LG Factory

Bodies lay crumpled on the ground beside toppled motorcycles and cars as suffocating toxic gas rose from a chemical plant in southern India.
Roads near the site of the fatal leak in the state of Andhra Pradesh were filled with hundreds of people fleeing the noxious gas.
At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more have been hospitalized after the incident at LG Polymers plant, which lies near a village of at least 3,000 people on the outskirts of the city of Visakhapatnam.

Jayalalithaa's House 'Veda Nilayam' to Become Memorial

Veda Nilayam, the sprawling bungalow located at the upscale Poes Garden area where J Jayalalithaa stayed for over three decades, is set to become a memorial.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's announcement to this effect has been welcomed by those who had taken exception to Jayalalithaa's close aide V K Sasikala's decision to stay put there.

May 05, 2020

Centre Completed Integration of Cold Chain Projects

The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal held a video conference with the promoters of the completed Integrated Cold Chain Projects on 4 May, 2020. The promoters of 38 cold chain projects participated in the Video Conference.
The projects are supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in Maharashtra.

May 04, 2020

African Swine Flu Detected in Assam

The Assam government said the first instance of African Swine Flu has been detected in the north eastern state which has already killed around 2,500 pigs across 306 villages.
Despite a go-ahead from the Centre, the state will not resort to culling of the pigs immediately and will adopt alternative mechanisms to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, state Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said.
The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal has confirmed that it is African Swine Flu (ASF).

May 03, 2020

IDEAthon Launched by Jal Shakti Ministry

On May 2, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga operating under Ministry of Jal Shakti launched "IDEAthon".
It focuses on "The Future of River Management" to explore how the COVID-19 crisis will change the river management strategies.

May 02, 2020

Kisan Sabha App

The Kisan Sabha application was launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) on May 1, 2020. The application will connect farmers to freight transportation management and supply chain amid COVID-19 lockdown.
The farmers are presently facing difficulty in transporting their harvest to the market or procuring seeds or fertilizers in the wake of the nationwide lockdown. Hence, proper supply chain management is required to facilitate the timely delivery of the produce at the best pricing.

ECI decides to conduct Biennial Election to the Maharashtra Legislative Councils MLAs

ECI decides to conduct Biennial Election to the Maharashtra Legislative Councils by the members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on 21st May 2020.
Election Commission reviewed the matter concerning feasibility of conduct of biennial election for the 9 vacant seats of the MLC by MLAs in the state of Maharashtra.

CAIT to Launch National E-commerce Marketplace 'Bharatmarket' for Retail Traders

Traders' body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced to launch a national e-commerce marketplace 'bharatmarket' soon for all retail traders in collaboration with several technology partners.
The marketplace will integrate capabilities of various technology companies to provide end-to-end services in the logistics and supply chains from manufacturers to end consumers, including deliveries at home.

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