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Mar 12, 2024

GOI Announces Implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

The Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), bringing the law back into the spotlight. The CAA aims to provide a pathway to Indian citizenship for persecuted minority communities from neighbouring countries, but it has faced criticism and protests over the exclusion of Muslims.
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act was passed by the Central Government in Parliament in 2019. Its purpose is to grant Indian citizenship to refugees belonging to six non-Muslim communities (Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis) who have fled religious persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and entered India on or before December 31, 2014.
According to the government's clarification, the CAA does not automatically grant citizenship to anyone. Instead, it modifies the category of people who can apply for citizenship by exempting the applicants from the definition of "illegal migrant" under specific conditions:
The applicant must belong to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian community and hail from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan.
They must have entered India on or before December 31, 2014, due to fear of religious persecution in their home country.
They will need to prove that they have lived in India for five years or more.
They must demonstrate that they have fled their countries due to religious persecution.
They must speak languages from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and fulfill the requirements of the Third Schedule of the Civil Code 1955.

J&K Police Launches "Operation Kamdhenu" to Combat Cattle Smuggling

In Jammu and Kashmir, the police initiated 'Operation Kamdhenu' to curb the rampant issue of cattle smuggling in the Jammu, Samba, and Kathua (JSK) police ranges. This crackdown aims to tackle not only the immediate smuggling activities but also to target the masterminds behind these illicit operations.
Under Operation Kamdhenu, a comprehensive strategy has been devised to scrutinize the activities of cattle smugglers. The focus is not just on apprehending the immediate perpetrators but also on identifying and registering the names of the main conspirators in the FIR (First Information Report).

Mar 11, 2024

PM Modi Participates in 'Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat' Programme in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat' programme and witness agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by 'Namo Drone Didis' at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute on Monday.
Namo Drone Didis from 11 different locations nationwide will also participate in the demonstration simultaneously. During the programme, Modi will also hand over drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
The 'Namo Drone Didi' and 'Lakhpati Didi' initiatives are integral to the prime minister's vision of fostering economic empowerment and financial autonomy among women, especially in rural areas, the statement said.
To further this vision, Prime Minister Modi will felicitate 'Lakhpati Didis', who have achieved success with the support of the 'Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission' and are supporting and motivating other self-help group members for their upliftment.

PM Inaugurates Gurugram Section of Dwarka Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Haryana section of the much-awaited Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram (Haryana) in March 2024.
The eight-lane high-speed expressway is India's first elevated highway, and is expected to help improve traffic flow and ease congestion between Delhi and Gurugram.
The Haryana section includes two packages -- from the Delhi-Haryana border to Basai ROB (10.2 km) and from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula (Cloverleaf Interchange) (8.7 km).
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Gurugram section of the Dwarka Expressway on March 11.
"The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Dwarka expressway on March 11, subject to clearance from the department," Khattar said, referring to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
According to NHAI officials, approximately 99 per cent of the work on the Gurugram section of the expressway has been finished, with around 90 per cent completion in the Delhi segment.

Bichom Becomes the 27th District of Arunachal Pradesh

Bichom, the 27^th district of Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
The state assembly passed the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-Organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in February, leading to the creation of Bichom and Keyi Panyor districts.
Bichom, carved out of West and East Kameng, includes 27 villages from West Kameng and 28 from East Kameng, marking a significant milestone for the region.

Rangpo, Sikkim's First Railway Station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim's first railway station at Rangpo. The prime minister emphasised that the station's design will draw inspiration from the rich culture, heritage, and architecture of the Himalayan state.
The foundation stone laying for the Rangpo railway station is a historic and proud moment for Sikkim. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who was present at the function held in Khanikola, Rangpo, highlighted the station's significance in the context of 'Viksit Bharat@2047' and its potential to enhance the tourism sector by offering expedited and convenient travel options.

Mar 10, 2024

The government has announced the extension of the Rs 300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women u...

Mr. Munda said, the Tribal Affairs Ministry has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru to provide skill training to Scheduled Tribe students in the field of Semiconductor.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda has said that 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools will be made functional across the country by 2025-26. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr Munda said, out of these, 401 Eklavya Model Residential schools have been started. He said that ten thousand teachers have been recruited for these schools and soon ten thousand more teachers will be recruited.

Ujjwala Scheme: Govt extends Rs 300 LPG subsidy for beneficiaries for FY25

Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has decided to extend this subsidy until 2024-25. It is expected to benefit nearly 10 crore families and will cost the government Rs 12,000 crore.
The government has announced the extension of the Rs 300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women under the Ujjwala Yojana for the next fiscal starting April 1. The subsidy was increased from Rs 200 per cylinder last year.
The announcement comes ahead of the general elections scheduled for April-May. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in May 2016 to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women of poor households.

WCD Ministry organises Poshan Pakhwada 2024 from 9th March to 23rd March

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising Poshan Pakhwada 2024 from today to the 23rd of March. During the Pakhwada, mass sensitisation and community activities will be held around the themes including Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, dietary practices focused on sensitisation around nutrition and health of pregnant women.
The Ministry in a statement said that in addition to these themes, States and partner Ministries and Departments can also organise additional sensitisation activities around other important areas. They include improving nutrition through Mission LiFE and adopting Sustainable
Food Systems by promoting Millet and Poshan Vatikas at Anganwadi Centres. Besides, Diarrhea management; Tests, Treat, Talk Anemia; and Swasth Balak Spardha can also be organised to promote regular growth measurement of enrolled children at Anganwadi Centres.

Mar 09, 2024

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Opens 2 STPI Centers in Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated two Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, marking a significant milestone in Kerala's tech ecosystem. Additionally, he facilitated an MoU between IBM and C-DAC to accelerate India's Processor Design and manufacturing capabilities for High-Performance Computing.
uring the Semicon India FutureDesign Roadshow held at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), the Minister highlighted the importance of semiconductor technology and its role in India's digital transformation. He emphasized the need for Kerala's participation in India's semiconductor journey under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.

Mar 08, 2024

Vice-President Dhankhar to Embark on One-day Tour across Three Southern States

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will embark on a one-day tour across three southern states on Friday, according to an official statement.
His itinerary will commence with a visit to the ISRO Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment in Bengaluru. The Vice-President will also be the Chief Guest at the Rajanaka Puraskar conferring event in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
In the final leg of his tour, Dhankhar will grace the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.

Kerala Launches India's First Govt-Backed OTT Platform, 'CSpace'

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the state's own Over-The-Top (OTT) platform at Kairali Theatre.
The platform, called CSpace, is India's first government-backed OTT platform. The OTT platform is managed by Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), a state-owned entity entrusted with the promotion of Malayalam cinema. A special curator panel is set by KSFDC to select content for the platform.
In the first phase, 42 films, including 35 feature films, six documentaries and one short film have been admitted to CSpace and will be available to the public for streaming. CSpace is available for download on both Andriod and iOS.

PM Modi to Unveil Projects Worth Rs. 18,000 crore in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones of projects worth around Rs. 18,000 crore during his two-day tour of Assam starting Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Addressing a press meet in Guwahati on Thursday, Sarma said Modi will, for the first time, visit UNESCO heritage site Kaziranga National Park and undertake a safari.

PM Modi to Present First Ever National Creators Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the first ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday, his office said, noting that it has been envisioned as a launch pad for using creativity to drive positive change.

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