TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 29, 2021 In a bid to reduce carbon footprint in its operational area, Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has put special thrust on energy efficiency measures and is forging ahead with a series of measures to offset carbon emission in mining operation in all its coal producing companies. Apart from taking immediate action for efficient ...
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Govt to give tourist visa free of charge to 5 lakh travellers
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 28 In a bid to encourage travel activities and to provide relief to the tourism industry, which is among the worst affected sectors by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Union government on Monday announced that it would offer tourist visa free of charge till March 31, 2022. The financial implication of the move is expected in ...
Read More »Bauxite import results in Rs.390-cr forex loss for India
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 22, 2021 India’s import of bauxite, a raw material used for manufacturing aluminium, has caused a foreign exchange (forex) loss to the tune of Rs 390 crore during the April-June quarter of 2021, according to the data released by the Indian Industrial Value Chain Collective, today. The Indian Industrial Value Chain Collective (IIVCC) represents organizations involved ...
Read More »Govt revises timeline of second tranche of coal mine auctions
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 22, 2021 The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday announced revision in the timeline of the second tranche of auctions for commercial mining. In a statement, the Ministry stated that in continuation to the Notice Inviting Tender dated March 25, 2021, the last date for registration of bidder and sale of tender documents on MSTC website, ...
Read More »India’s overall exports of cereals witness a sharp spike in 2020-21
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 21, 2021 India’s overall exports of cereals have seen a sharp spike in 2020-21 with export of non-basmati rice growing by 136.04% to USD 4794.54 million; wheat by 774.17% to USD 549.16 million; and other cereals (Millets, Maize and other coarse gains) by 238.28% to USD 694.14 million. The sharp spike in exports of mainly ...
Read More »BGR-34 can be effective in managing post-Covid hyperglycemia
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 21, 2021 People who have survived Covid-19 but are now battling with hyperglycemia — a condition in which blood sugar level shoots up fast — can find some relief in ayurvedic formulations like BGR-34 which are based on natural bioactive compounds with dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitory effects to manage blood glucose levels. According to a global analysis ...
Read More »Samsung launches Galaxy M32 in India
TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, JUNE 21, 2021 Samsung on Monday launched Galaxy M32 with segment-best 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and smooth 90Hz refresh rate in India that starts from Rs 14,999. Available in two colours – Black and Light Blue – Samsung Galaxy M32 is priced at Rs16,999 for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. ...
Read More »Yoga remains ray of hope in Covid-hit world: PM Modi
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 21, 2021 “Yoga has proved a source strength and poise for people during this difficult time,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking about the importance of Yoga during the pandemic, on the occasion of seventh International Day of Yoga on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, through video ...
Read More »India’s GDP in FY22 expected to grow by 8.7 pc: Report
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2021 India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow by 8.7 per cent, down from 11.1 per cent expected earlier, according to a report published by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL). “Due to the ferocious second Covid wave, we have revised down our real GDP growth forecasts. Compared with our Mar’21 forecast of ...
Read More »PM congratulates LS Speaker on completing two years in office
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for completing two years in office. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said: “Over the last two years, Shri @ombirlakota Ji has ushered in a series of steps that have enriched our Parliamentary democracy and enhanced productivity, leading to ...
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