NATIONAL NEWS
India’s first elephant rehabilitation centre in the works at Kerala’s Kottoor The Kerala government is working to set up the country’s first elephant rehabilitation centre in Kottoor, an ecotourism village near the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The first phase of the Rs 105 crore-project has already been launched by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.- The centre, expected to have an elephant museum, mahout training centre, super-specialty hospital, a retirement home and crematorium for the animals, will house orphaned, injured and older elephants. It is being planned on the lines of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka.
- Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya in Agar Malwa, 190 km north west of Bhopal, was developed by the MP Gau Samvardhan Board by spending about Rs 32 crore. The decision of privatisation is being taken due to financial crises.
- Barua described the newsletter "NMIC Bulletin" as a fantastic initiative by the Films Division. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in January inaugurated the museum, whose portions occupy a 19th century heritage bungalow and a modern building in south Mumbai.
- The report titled, “Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey” mentioned that the office occupancy cost is valued at $ 143.97 per sq. ft per annum at Connaught Place – CBD.
- For the second year, Hong Kong’s Central district retained the top spot as the world’s most expensive market for prime office rents. The second position was taken by West End in London.
BANKING & FINANCE
Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts cross Rs 1 lakh crore Deposits in bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme, launched about five years ago by the Modi-government, have crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. As per the latest finance ministry data, the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts was at Rs 1,00,495.94 crore as on July 3.- The deposits in the account of the beneficiaries, which has been steadily rising, was Rs 99,649.84 crore on June 6
- The PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, with an aim to provide universal access to banking facilities to the people in the country.
- During the period from the FY09 to FY19, PSBs have mobilised Rs 2,81,616 crore of capital through sources other than government, and have posted a net profit of Rs 98,373 crore.
- Under Indian law, wilful defaulters are classified as firms or individuals who own large businesses & deliberately avoid repayments.
SPORTS
Dutee Chand wins gold in World University Games Sprinter Dutee Chand won the 100m gold medal in the ongoing World University Games in Napoli, Italy.- Chand won the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record with 11.24 seconds.
OBITUARIES
Emmy winning actor Rip Torn passes away at 88 Emmy winner actor Rip Torn (American), who is known for his acting and comedy passed away at the age of 88.
No comments:
Post a Comment