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India's First Saline Water Lantern 'Roshni' Unveiled
Union minister Jitendra Singh launched India's first saline water lantern, on August 14, which powers up using seawater and charges the LEDs. The lantern was named "Roshni", and according to Singh, the lantern will bring "ease of living" to the poor and needy, especially those who belong to the fishermen community. The lamp can also be used in places where seawater is not available, by using normal water with salt.
Tags: Saline water lamp, Seawater lamp, Jitendra Singh, Tech and Science, Renewable Energy
Courtesy: ANI
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Kerala Records Highest Number Of Landslides In Last 7 Years: Govt
The Ministry of Earth and Science told Lok Sabha on July 27, that Kerala recorded the highest number of landslides in the country, in the last seven years. Out of the 3,782 major landslides that occurred in the country during the said period, 2,239 were recorded in Kerala. West Bengal recorded the second highest number of landslides in the said time, with 376 landslides.
Tags: landslide, Kerala, West Bengal, lok sabha, Jitendra Singh
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Over 7 Lakh People Got Permanent Central Govt Jobs Since 2014: Jitendra Singh
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed that over 7,22,311 people secured jobs across various central government departments since 2014. Of which, 1,47,096 people got central government jobs in 2018-2019, which is the highest. He said that the BJP government's priorities are generating employment and improving employability. He also pointed out that Various government schemes are targeted towards creating employment. … read-more
Tags: government job, BJP, Employment Opportunity, Jitendra Singh, PM Modi
Courtesy: ANI
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Jitendra Singh Reviews Arrangements Of Amarnath Yatra
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed the Amarnath Yatra arrangements, on June 19. He held a meeting with the Ramban District Administration in Jammu and Kashmir and discussed the information related to the weather forecast, travel, yatris arriving, roads update, highways and others. They also emphasized on the updates of yatris on social media, with the use of RFID technology, to have exclusive updates of all yatris, tagging important… read-more
Tags: Amarnath, Jitendra Singh, meeting, Jammu and Kashmir, Yatris
Courtesy: ANI
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Jitendra Singh Unveils Boys High School Building In Budgam, J&K
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated a refurbished Boys High School building with a smart class facility and a digitalized system at Ompora Municipality in Budgam on May 30. To commemorate eight years of Modi government, he gave Rs 10,000 cheques, school bags, Ayushman Bharat (Golden cards), and Saksham scholarships. He stated the Centre has introduced PM CARES for Children Scheme, an endeavor to assist children… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, boys high school, Schools, pm cares for children scheme, Jitendra Singh
Courtesy: ANI
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ISRO Signs 6 Agreement With 4 Countries For Satellites Launch In 2021-2023: Govt
The ISRO signed 6 agreements with 4 countries to launch foreign satellites during 2021-2023, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh on December 16. The launch will generate 132 million euros earning. "Its commercial arm New Space India Limited, a government's company under the Department of Space launching the satellites by India's mainstay rocket PSLV," said Jitender Singh. Notably, 124 indigenous satellites including 12 student satellites have… read-more
Tags: ISRO, Jitendra Singh, NSIL, rajya sabha, Union Minister
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India To Have 9 Nuclear Reactors By 2024, Says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh, Minister of state of personnel, public grievances and pensions, on behalf of the centre in Rajya Sabha, said that India will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024. The first project will be in northern India, which is reported to be 150 kms away from Delhi. "Hopefully in 2021, we plan to start the… read-more
Tags: Nuclear Weapons, BJP, rajya sabha, nuclear plant, Jitendra Singh
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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ISRO Likely To Launch 'Chandrayaan-3' Moon Mission By 2022
Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that "Chandrayaan-3" will mostly be launched in 2022. Reportedly, the progress on the space mission was hampered by the covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, all necessary steps are being taken for the completion of the mission. "Various process of realization such as finalization of configuration is under progress", added… read-more
Tags: Chandrayaan-3, Jitendra Singh, India, Space mission
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Pooja Devi Becomes First Lady Bus Driver In Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir has found its first lady bus-driver in Pooja Devi after she drove the passenger vehicle from Jammu to Kathua on December 24. Hailing from Kathua district, Pooja is a mother of three children and was accompanied by her son during her first drive. Speaking to media, she spoke about her journey of becoming a bus-driver despite facing the fierce resistance from society. Meanwhile, netizens, including top politicians, applauded… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, Kathua
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