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Govt takes steps to enhance availability of drug Amphotericin B

The drug is used in the treatment of Mucormycosis (black fungus)

Govt puts on hold proposal to cut import duty on edible oils: Report

Household consumption is expected to decline the longer prices remain elevated.

Govt says edible oil prices softening; nearly 20% decline in some cases

The price of soya oil was Rs 162 per kg on May 20 and now, it has come down to Rs 138 per kg in Mumbai.

Cabinet approves hike in DAP fertiliser subsidy by Rs 700 per bag

One bag has 50 kilograms of the fertiliser.

Govt okays proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources

The proposal for launching the "deep sea mission" came from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Priyanka Gandhi asks Modi to give details on temple trust expenditure

She also demanded a Supreme Court monitored probe

Govt's AEFI panel confirms first death after Covid-19 vaccination in India

The AEFI report also stated that vaccine product-related reactions are expected reactions that can be attributed to vaccination based on current scientific evidence

No problem with 'One Nation, One Ration' scheme in Bengal: Mamata

The scheme is under process in the state: Mamata

Farmers across India suffering due to Centre's indifference: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said farmers across the country are suffering due to the Centre's indifference, and vowed to fight for the welfare of the "very backbone" of society. Banerjee also said the day marked the 10th year of the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Bill that was passed in the assembly after a "long struggle". "Today, it pains me that across the nation our farmer brethren are suffering owing to the indifference of the Centre. Together, we shall continue our fight to ensure the well-being of the very backbone of our society. Upholding their rights remains a top priority," the CM tweeted. "On this day, 10 years back, the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Bill 2011 was passed in the WB assembly after a long & difficult struggle. We unitedly fought for the rights of our farmers & addressed their grievances, bringing in positive change in their lives," she added. The Trinamool Congress supremo has been raising .

Rajnath Singh approves declassification of war histories after 25 yrs

Orders war histories to be compiled within five years

Govt asks ministries to target 20% reduction in controllable expenditure

However, expenditure related to containment of the pandemic is excluded from the scope of this order.

Mukul Roy asks Centre to withdraw his central security cover: Sources

This comes a day after Roy rejoined the Trinamool Congress (TMC)

Delhi's power corridor abuzz with talks of Union Cabinet reshuffle

The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle would be the first such rejig of the Narendra Modi cabinet after it was voted back to power in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz, PM Modi holds meeting with Amit Shah, Nadda

There has been no official word from the party on these deliberations.

Instead of fighting, Centre should work with states: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal on Friday said instead of abusing and fighting with state governments, the Centre should work with them.

Govt urges citizens to recommend names for Padma awards, last date Sept 15

The Centre Thursday said it was committed to transform the Padma awards into "People's Padma"

Government offers 32 areas in latest small oil, gas field auction

India is the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer

Govt buys record 418.47 lakh tn wheat at MSP for Rs 82,648 cr this year

The Centre on Wednesday said it has procured a record 418.47 lakh tonnes of wheat so far in the current marketing year that started in April, costing exchequer Rs 82,648 crore. The record procurement of wheat has been achieved amid farmers' protests at Delhi borders since late November 2020. Farmer unions are demanding a repeal of three new farm laws and a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The Rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22 runs from April to March but the bulk of the procurement gets completed by June. "Procurement of Wheat in ongoing RMS 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at MSP, as was done in previous seasons," an official statement said. Till June 8, the government has purchased 418.47 lakh tonnes of wheat as against 373.22 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year. "About 46 lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing

Govt allocates 170,000 vials of Amphotericin-B to states, UTs: Gowda

The government has allocated an additional 1.7 lakh vials of Amphotericin-B drug, used to treat black fungus infection, to states and union territories, Union Minister Sadananda Gowda said on Wednesday. "Ensuring adequate availability and smooth supply of #Amphotericin-B across the country, additional 1,70,000 vials of the drug have been allocated to all the States/UTs & Central Institutions today," the chemicals and fertilisers minister tweeted. Gowda added that an additional 15,520 vials of the critical drug have been allocated to Karnataka. "So far, a total of 40,470 vials of the drug have been allocated to the state including today's allocation for timely treatment of patients," he said. Amphotericin-B is used to treat Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, which damages the nose, eyes, sinuses, and sometimes even the brain. Mucormycosis can be life-threatening in diabetic or severely immuno-compromised individuals such as cancer patients or people with HIV/AIDS. The ...

Govt approves construction of 361,000 houses under PMAY-U scheme

As many as 708 proposals have been okayed