Kenyan Avocado launched in Indian Market

September 20, 2023 7:02 PM

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Kenyan Avocado launched in Indian Market

Kenyan Avocado was launched in the Indian Market today in an event jointly organized by the Kenya High Commission and ASSOCHAM in New Delhi. Avocados are nutrient-dense and a good source of mono-saturated acids.   On the occasion, Deputy Secretary of the East and Southern Africa Division under ...

Nearly 20 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in July 2023: Govt

September 20, 2023 7:01 PM

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Nearly 20 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in July 2023: Govt

The Government has said that nearly 20 lakh new workers were enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in July this year and benefits of the scheme have been extended to 52 transgender employees. The Ministry of Labour and Employment said that around 48 per cent of the workers are u...

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill

September 20, 2023 6:57 PM

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported the Women’s Reservation Bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak.    In his first reaction after the introduction of the Bill in Lok Sabha, Mr. Kumar said he has been a staunch supporter of providing the reservations to women candidates in Lok Sabh...

ADB predicts 6.5 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY 2024

September 20, 2023 6:55 PM

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ADB predicts 6.5 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY 2024

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to be 6.5 percent in the fiscal year 2024, compared to an estimated growth of 6 percent in fiscal 2023.  The projection was made in the latest ADB report, ‘Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2023,...

Hilsa fishing banned during breeding season in Bangladesh

September 20, 2023 5:42 PM

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Hilsa fishing banned during breeding season in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, catching hilsa fish will be banned for 22 days from October 12 to November 2 as it is the main breeding season of this year. Hilsa is the National fish of Bangladesh and one of the geographical indication (GI) products in the country.  The decision was taken at a meeting of the N...

Rupee closes at 83.07 against US dollar

September 20, 2023 5:09 PM

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Rupee closes at 83.07 against US dollar

The Rupee, hovering near a record low, is expected to remain under pressure amid focus on crude oil prices and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision.   In the forex market, the rupee today closed 20 paise lower at 83 rupees and 07 paise against the US dollar.     The do...