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Three new railway stations will come up Kalanaur, Jagadhari and Darazpur in Yamunanagar district under the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway (EDFCR) project and these will benefit the industrial sector, a top Haryana government official said on Saturday.
Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said to ensure benefits to industries from these stations, a committee led by the Yamunanagar deputy commissioner will be formed.
This committee will gather information from industries based in the area and accordingly facilitate services at the stations, he said in an official statement.
The development of the railway corridor will not only benefit local traders and industries but also businesses up to Ponta Sahib, it said.
The chief secretary directed the deputy commissioner to prepare a plan in consultation with officials of traders' bodies and chambers of commerce regarding the utilisation of the three stations.
He also suggested organising a seminar to provide information about

Three new railway stations will come up Kalanaur, Jagadhari and Darazpur in Yamunanagar district under the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway (EDFCR) project and these will benefit the industrial sector, a top Haryana government official said on Saturday.

Three new railway stations to come up in Haryana's Yamunanagar under EDFCR

Press Trust of India

wrestlers protest

The Union government is trying its best to resolve the issues of wrestlers and to end their protests in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Saturday.
Addressing a press meet in Udupi, she claimed that the protest is getting international support as it is against the central government.
She also alleged that business tycoon George Soros is working to bring instability in the country and Rahul Gandhi was seen with Sanil, vice president of Soros' NGO in India during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.  The minister also claimed that the NGO is funding those who protest against the Union government.
The protests by Indian wrestlers against the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh must be investigated and the offenders must be punished under law, she said.
"I am not talking in support of anyone. Internal investigation is taking place and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur is involved himself in the .

The Union government is trying its best to resolve the issues of wrestlers and to end their protests in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Saturday.

Centre trying to resolve issues of wrestlers: Union Minister Karandlaje

LIC, Life Insurance Corporation

National insurer LIC on Saturday announced many relaxations for the claim settlement process for the victims of the Balasore train tragedy.
The accident involving two passenger trains and a stationary goods train has led to the loss of life of at least 288 people so far and left over 1,100 injured.
In a late evening statement, LIC chairman Siddhartha Mohanty announced a slew of relaxations to the claim settlement process for the kin of the victims.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha on Friday. LIC is committed to supporting those affected and will expedite claim settlements to provide financial relief", Mohanty was quoted as saying in the statement.
The Corporation also announced many concessions to mitigate the hardships of the claimants of LIC policies and also of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. It said in lieu of registered death certificates, a list of casualties published by the Railways, police or any state or Central ...

National insurer LIC on Saturday announced many relaxations for the claim settlement process for the victims of the Balasore train tragedy.

Claim process norms for Odisha train accident victims eased: LIC chairman

jobs, wages, wage payment, villagers

About 88 per cent of wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) was made through the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) in May, the Union rural development ministry said.
In a statement, the ministry also said that out of the total 14.28 crore active beneficiaries, Aadhaar has been seeded for 13.75 crore. Against these seeded Aadhaar, 12.17 crore have been authenticated and 77.81 per cent are now already eligible for ABPS, it said.
In May, about 88 per cent of the wage payment was made through the ABPS, the ministry said. Under the MNREGS, the ABPS has been in use since 2017.
"After almost universal availability of Aadhaar number to every adult population, now the Government of India decided to extend ABPS for beneficiaries under the (employment) scheme. The payment will land through ABPS only to the account associated with ABPS, which means that it is a safer and faster way of payment transfer," the ministry said.
National Payments Corporati

About 88 per cent of wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) was made through the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) in May, the Union rural development ministry said.

88% wage payment under MNREGS done through ABPS in May: Govt data

Odisha Train accident

Odisha triple train crash

The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday.
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy which claimed nearly 290 people and injured over a 1,000 more, she said more vehicles are on standby for dispatch if needed.
"For better coordination of these vehicles, a committee of officials from the health, transport and police departments has been appointed," said the Health Minister in a press note shared by the state government today.
Further, she said Srikakulam RIMS, Vizag King George Hospital and hospitals superintendents in Vizianagaram have been put on alert.
Rajini said arrangements have been made to treat the injured and instructed medical personnel to be ready to go to the accident spot for administering treatment if needed.
According to the Minister, all the hospitals and medical personnel in the vicinity of southern state's border with ..

The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday.

Odisha train tragedy: AP dispatches 20 ambulances, 21 funeral vehicles

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Saturday said meeting his counterpart Narendra Modi was the most significant aspect of his four-day visit to India, as the two leaders signed seven agreements and launched six projects, including railway services to further enhance bilateral ties.
Prachanda visited India from May 31 to June 3, his first official trip abroad since assuming office in December 2022.
His meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Thursday saw the two countries signing seven agreements and launching six projects including new railway services.
We discussed matters relating to further deepening the centuries-old close relations existing between Nepal and India in the days ahead, Prachanda said upon his arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport here.
The bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House was the most significant aspect of the visit and the ties between the two countries have entered a new phase, he said.
During the meeting

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Saturday said meeting his counterpart Narendra Modi was the most significant aspect of his four-day visit to India, as the two leaders signed seven agreements and launched six projects, including railway services to further enhance bilateral ties.

Meeting Modi the most significant aspect of India trip: Nepal PM Prachanda

The Indian Navy has deployed medical teams in Odisha's Balasore district to support the local administration in treatment of those injured in the horrific accident involving three trains.
Navy officials said the Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha's state administration to provide medical relief and support to the injured.
The accident claimed at least 288 lives and left 803 injured, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.
"A medical and support team of 43 personnel including surgical specialist and medical assistants, ambulances and support services from INS Chilka were dispatched last night and are presently attending to the injured, extending immediate medical relief and OT (Operation Theatre) facilities at the district headquarters hospital at Balasore," said a Navy official.
INS Chilka in Odisha is the Indian Navy's premier training institute.
"A medical camp has also been set up by the naval medical relief team at Gangadhar Kalyan Mandap at

The Indian Navy has deployed medical teams in Odisha's Balasore district to support the local administration in treatment of those injured in the horrific accident involving three trains.

Odisha train accident: Indian Navy deploys medical team for relief, support

Electricity, power, discoms

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar will become north India's major "power hub" generating around 6,000 MW of power after the completion of the ongoing power projects.
Singh, who cancelled his two public rallies at Nagseni and Dachhan on Saturday as a mark of respect to the victims of the train accident in Odisha, convened a detailed meeting to review the progress of various hydroelectric power projects in the Kisthwar and Doda districts.
NHPC chairman Rajiv Vishnoi, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Devansh Yadav and officials of central government and UT administration updated the minister about the progress of the projects, a statement issued by the personnel ministry said.
"Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar will become North India's major 'power hub' generating around 6,000 MW of power after the completion of the ongoing power projects," the statement quoted the minister as having said.
He said, the surplus power from Kishtwa

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar will become north India's major "power hub" generating around 6,000 MW of power after the completion of the ongoing power projects.

J&K's Kishtwar will become north India's major 'power hub', says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

2nd Inter FoodTech Expo to be held From 7 - 9 June 2023 at Mumbai India concurrently with \'Snack  &amp;  BakeTec\' and \'Pac MechEx\'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Having established itself as a path-breaking trade event in the Food  &amp;  Beverages technology sectors, the second edition of Inter FoodTech - concurrently with Snack  &amp;  BakeTec and Pac MechEx trade fairs - shall be held from 7 to 9 June 2023 at Hall 1, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai showcasing internationally acclaimed advanced solutions and the latest innovations in the industry. The inaugural event held last year saw a humongous response from food industry leaders and visitors alike. Taking last year's success further, the 2nd edition of Inter FoodTech, Snack  &amp;  BakeTec, and Pac MechEx will be held in 15000 sq. mt. of exhibition area with a 53% increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous inaugural edition in 2022. 

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Having established itself as a path-breaking trade event in the Food  &  Beverages technology sectors, the second edition of Inter FoodTech - concurrently with Snack  &  BakeTec and Pac MechEx trade fairs - shall be held from 7 to 9 June 2023 at Hall 1, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai showcasing internationally acclaimed advanced solutions and the latest innovations in the industry. The inaugural event held last year saw a humongous response from food industry leaders and visitors alike. Taking last year's success further, the 2nd edition of Inter FoodTech, Snack  &  BakeTec, and Pac MechEx will be held in 15000 sq. mt. of exhibition area with a 53% increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous inaugural edition in 2022. 

2nd Inter FoodTech Expo to be held From 7 - 9 June 2023 at Mumbai India concurrently with 'Snack  &  BakeTec' and 'Pac MechEx'

ANI Press Release

Sony LIV with Siddhartha Basu Presents \'Quizzer of The Year\' - A Quizzing Extravaganza for Students

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Quizzing in India is set to get its biggest impetus as Sony LIV announces, "Quizzer of The Year" (QOTY), a nationwide quiz challenge. Aimed at students from grades IX to XII (9th to 12th) for the academic year 2023-24, QOTY seeks to engage young minds with passion and curiosity for learning and quizzing. QOTY is helmed by India's grand quizmaster, Siddhartha Basu, co-designed  &amp;  created together with Anita Kaul Basu and the team at Tree of Knowledge Digital (Digitok).

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Quizzing in India is set to get its biggest impetus as Sony LIV announces, "Quizzer of The Year" (QOTY), a nationwide quiz challenge. Aimed at students from grades IX to XII (9th to 12th) for the academic year 2023-24, QOTY seeks to engage young minds with passion and curiosity for learning and quizzing. QOTY is helmed by India's grand quizmaster, Siddhartha Basu, co-designed  &  created together with Anita Kaul Basu and the team at Tree of Knowledge Digital (Digitok).

Sony LIV with Siddhartha Basu Presents 'Quizzer of The Year' - A Quizzing Extravaganza for Students

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