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January 20, 2016 11:25 AM

ISRO successfully launches fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E

The Indian Space Research Organization ISRO has successfully launched the fifth satellite of its regional navigation system, the IRNSS 1E, this morning. The highly versatile launch vehicle PSLV-C31 lifted off from the second launch pad of the nation's spaceport at Sriharikotta, at 9-hours, 31 m...

January 20, 2016 11:24 AM

PM says North East has potential to initiate second green revolution in country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that North East has the potential to initiate second Green Revolution in the country. Addressing a youth rally in Guwahati yesterday, Mr Modi said, North East and Assam have so much water, fertile land and hard working farmers. He said, the first Green Revolutio...

January 20, 2016 11:21 AM

No indications yet on J&K govt formation

In Jammu & Kashmir, there is no indication of any clear date for the formation of new coalition govt as yet even as PDP announced its decision to continue alliance with its coalition partner BJP. The announcement of PDP had set all speculations to rest on the formation of new government and the ...

January 20, 2016 10:35 AM

ISRO launches India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E. PSLV-C31 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off from spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 9:31 this morning. Indian Regional Navigation Satellite system IRNSS consists of seven satel...

January 20, 2016 9:53 AM

ISRO to launch India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E, this morning

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched India&apos;s fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E. PSLV-C31 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off from spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 9:31 this morning.<br/><br/>Indian Regional Navigation Satellite system IRNSS co...

January 20, 2016 8:04 AM

Anaemia remains widespread in country: Report

The latest national health survey report said that Anaemia remains widespread in the country. It said, more than half of the children in 10 out of 15 states are still anaemic.<br/><br/>Union Health Ministry said, the survey also revealed that more than half of women were also found to be...

January 20, 2016 7:43 AM

ISRO to launch India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E, this morning

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of India&apos;s fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E this morning at 9:31 hours. ISRO&apos;s proven workhorse PSLV-C31 is set to put the satellite in the sub-geosynchronous orbit in its 33rd flight from the nation&apos;s spaceport...

January 20, 2016 7:40 AM

Health Ministry releases results from 1st phase of NFHS survey

Results of the first phase of the National Family Health Survey, 2015-16 show promising improvements in maternal and child health and nutrition. <br/><br/>Union Health Ministry said, the survey in 13 States and two Union Territories indicate that fewer children are dying in infancy and e...

January 20, 2016 7:33 AM

Solar power tariff at record low, drops to Rs 4.34 a unit: Goyal

Union Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal has said that solar power tariff has touched an all-time low of 4.34 rupees per unit. In a tweet, he said, transparent auctions with a ready provision of land and transmission, has resulted in solar tariffs coming below thermal power cost. He further noted ...

January 20, 2016 7:31 AM

Govt hikes import duty on certain medical devices

The government has increased import duty on certain specified medical device to 7.5 per cent from 5 per cent earlier. In a tweet, Finance Ministry said, the exemption from additional customs duty (SAD) on these medical devices has also been withdrawn, and they will now attract 4 per cent SAD. <br...

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