February 2020

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh’s poultry industry feels coronavirus pinch, prices crash to all-time low   Rumours on social media about the spread of coronavirus – COVID-19 – through consumption of chicken and eggs are rife and this has beaten down the poultry prices across the state. The poultry industry in Chhattisgarh has witnessed an all-time low slump of 70 … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh dairy federation plans to launch new products   Enthused by the increase in sale of milk this year, the Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Dairy Federation is drawing up ambitious plans, including launch of new products and tapping e-commerce opportunities, that would benefit the dairy farmers associated with the primary milk cooperative societies across the state. More than 42,000 dairy farmers, … Read more

International Religious Freedom Alliance The United States announced the launch of a 27-nation International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will try to adopt a collective approach in protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. The areas will include things like technology and religious oppression, blasphemy and apostasy laws, for instance. Toolbox will include things like, … Read more

CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more

Four hydro projects violate Ganga flow norms Since the government made it mandatory for hydro power projects on the upper reaches of the river Ganga’s tributaries to release minimum quantities of water through the year, 4 of the 11 projects are flouting norms, says a report by the Central Water Commission (CWC). The ecological flow, … Read more

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh dairy federation plans to launch new products the Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Dairy Federation is drawing up ambitious plans, including launch of new products and tapping e-commerce opportunities, that would benefit the dairy farmers associated with the primary milk cooperative societies across the state. new milk products including ‘Chhena Rabdi’ started in September last … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Madhur Gud Yojana’ launched for eradication of malnutrition and anemia At the behest of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, ‘Madhur Gud Yojana’ has been launched as a step ahead under Suposhan Abhiyan.   This scheme will play an important role in eradication of malnutrition and anemia. In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Ministe Baghel … Read more

DefExpo 2020 Defence Expo in Lucknow was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The number of participating foreign companies has also increased to 172 from the previous figure of 160. The main theme of the DefExpo India 2020 is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ and the focus will be on ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’. … Read more

CHHATTISGARH CM launches mobile app of CSSDA   Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday launched ‘Rojgar Sangi’, a mobile app of state-run Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority at the concluding function of youth fest held here at Science College premises.   CSSDA has prepared the app in a bid to provide employment to the trained … Read more