All 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, Including Srinagar, Get Integrated with 6021 Station Rail Wi-Fi Network
All 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, including Srinagar, have now got integrated with 6021 Station Wi-Fi Network of Indian Railways.
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EPFO Payroll Data: 12.76 Lakh Net Subscribers Added During April, 2021
The provisional payroll data of EPFO published on 20th June, 2021 highlights that EPFO has added around 12.76 lakh net subscribers during April, 2021. Despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, April 2021 registered an increase of 13.73% net subscribers addition as compared to the previous month during which around 11.22 lakh net subscribers were added to the payroll. Data reflects that the number of exits in the month of April, 2021 have declined by 87,821 and rejoining has increased by 92,864 subscribers as compared to March, 2021.
Keel of the Second Frigate of Additional Follow-on Ship of Project 1135.6 Laid at GSL
This project is being executed under the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Russia which is for two Advanced Missile Frigates for the Indian Navy and is part of indigenous shipbuilding program. In 2019, the contract for building these two frigates was inked between GSL and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Sea Water Desalination through Solar Thermal Forward Osmosis Brings Relief to Drought Prone Tamil Nadu Village
Narippaiyur, a village in Ramanathapuram District, a drought prone area situated in the South-East corner of Tamil Nadu will benefit from 20,000 litres per day of fresh water produced from sea water – thanks to the solar thermal Forward Osmosis (FO) sea water desalination system installed in the place.
Researchers Find Therapeutic Effects of Yoga in Depression
A new research suggests that Yoga in addition to standard antidepressant treatment can bring relief to patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)both clinically and biologically and can also bring about earlier remission.
India’s Mineral Production Up 37% in April
India’s mineral production rose by 37.1 per cent in April 2021 over the same month a year ago, according to the mines ministry. The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month stood at 108.0, which was 37.1 per cent higher from the the level in April 2020, the ministry said in a statement.
Ministry of Education Releases the Guidelines for Parent Participation in Home-Based Learning During School Closure and Beyond
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in his tweet said that in this ‘new normal’ of the pandemic, considering parents’ role as pivotal to children’s growth and learning, these Guidelines aim to provide information on the ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘how-to’ of participation and engagement in supporting children during the school closure, irrespective of their literacy levels. Home is the first school, and parents are the first teachers, he added.
A Novel Technology for Coating Carbon on Lithium Metal Oxide Electrode, can Double Battery Life
Researchers have developed a non-expensive way to coat carbon on lithium metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The life of the lithium-ion cells prepared using these electrode materials is expected to be doubled due to protective carbon coating.
India, Bhutan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Climate Change, Waste Management
India and Bhutan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the environment sector, Union Environment Prakash Javadekar said on Friday.
Indian UHNIs to Invest Up to $30 Billion in Country’s Tech Startups by 2025
Indian UHNIs (ultra high net worth individuals) are expected to invest up to $30 billion in tech startups in the country by 2025, reflecting the growing investment opportunity for home-grown tech ventures, a report by 256 Network and Praxis Global Alliance said.