The centre has announced the development of a new Greenfield connectivity to Amritsar City from Nakodar via Sultanpur Lodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib as part of Delhi-Amritsar Expressway. The road from Amritsar to Gurdaspur to be made signal free.
First phase of project to have an investment of Rs 25,000 cr.
According to the MSME Minister, Nitin Gadkari Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to resolve any problem in the implementation of the Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan scheme for MSMEs announced by the FM.
Cabinet recently approved the change in the definition of MSME.
Indian Energy Exchange, largest energy exchange in India, has launched its Real-Time Electricity Market platform, with an intent to help discoms to better plan their power requirements. RTM is an endeavour by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
This could help India create a common pool for its neighbours.
Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently revised the public procurement order to encourage Make in India initiative with an aim to enhance income and employment generation in the country.
It will strengthen Atma-Nirbhar Abhiyaan package.
In the latest ranking of global startup ecosystems by StartupBlink, India dropped six places to 23rd spot. Bengaluru dropped three places to have the 14th rank in the top cities with the best startups ecosystems, while Delhi climbed 3 spots to 15th rank.
This year only four Indian cities made it to top 100 cities list
Seasoned diplomat Gaitri I Kumar has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom(UK). Ms Kumar succeeds Ruchi Ghanashyam. At present, Ms Kumar is serving as Indian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union (EU).
Union Minister of External Affairs: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Ircon International Ltd has inked a pact with NIIFL and Ayana Renewable Power for exploring opportunities in the solar energy sector. NIIFL and Ircon will evaluate strategic partnerships across infrastructure projects and execute solar energy projects.
NIIFL MD and CEO - Sujoy Bose.
PM launched the tech platform ‘Champions’ to help the smaller MSMEs by solving their grievances, encouraging and supporting them. ‘Champions’ stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output & National Strength.
It is a one-stop place for the MSME Sector.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a Delhi Corona App for people to give accurate information about beds and ventilators availability in city's hospitals. He urged the people to download the App. This app will be updated two times a day.
A helpline number 1031 was also announced.
Shares of Tata Power increased nearly 7 per cent in intraday trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange after electric utility company said it has completed the acquisition of 51 per cent stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) for Rs 178.5 crore.
Tata Power has received the license for 25 years.
World Bicycle Day is observed on June 3. It is celebrated to lay emphasis on the benefits of cycling. Riding a bicycle is not only good for one’s health but is also good for the environment. Various cycling events are organised in order to promote cycling.
The First Bicycle Day was celebrated on June 3, 2018.
The 92-page booklet 'One Year of Modi 2.0 -Towards A Self-Reliant India' has been brought out by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The booklet has a separate section for the actions taken to fight the pandemic and deal with the economic fallout
Minister of Information and Broadcasting: Prakash Javadekar.
Former Union Minister and three-time Congress MP from Ladakh, P Namgyal, passed away in Ladakh. He was 83. Widely respected among Buddhists in Ladakh, Namgyal was also an agriculturist, and a social worker, and was interested in sports and music as well.
Radha Krishna Mathur is the 1st Lieutenant-Governor of Ladakh.
The British Academy has named Krishnendu Majumdar as its new chair, with the award-winning TV producer becoming the first person of color to be appointed to the role in BAFTA’s 73-year history and its youngest chair in 35 years. He succeeds Pippa Harris.
BAFTA - British Academy of Film and Television Arts.