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India signs USD 450 million loan agreement with World Bank

World Bank

The Goverment of India has signed USD 450 million loan agreement with the World Bank. The loan agreement of USD 450 million targets to aid the national programme “Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY): National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme”.

Vinay Dube to be GoAir new CEO

Vinay Dube

GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, as its new CEO. He will be managing the airline and meeting the goals and long-term growth objectives of the company.

PM Modi launches ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ exhibition in Varanasi

Kashi Ek Roop Anek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started cultural arts and handicrafts exhibition named ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ comprised of products from over 10,000 artisans from all over Uttar Pradesh.

Pinarayi Vijayan releases ”Yodhavu” mobile app to combat drug menace

mobile

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan released “Yodhav” (Warrior) mobile app (application) at Kochi, Kerala. Through this app, the public can inform police about drug abuse and its distribution.

‘Pyaar ka Paudha’ campaign started by Bihar govt

‘Pyaar ka Paudha’ campaign

‘Pyaar ka Paudha’ (a plant of love) campaign has been started by the Bihar government’s Department of Environment and Forest in Patna for making the Bihar land green.

Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa wins 77th Senior National squash championships

Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa

Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa clinched the 77th Senior National squash championships in Man’s and woman’s category respectively in Chennai.

South Central Railways zone to be 1st in India to have energy-neutral stations

Railways

The Indian Railways South Central Railways (SCR) zone has declared as the 1st zonal railway in the country to have functional “energy neutral” railway stations on the network.

9th World Pangolin day 2020

World Pangolin day

World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of February. This international effort aware people about pangolin species and mobilizes various stakeholders to speed up conservation efforts.

BioAsia Summit 2020 launches in Hyderabad

BioAsia Summit 2020

The Government of Telangana organizing Bio-Asia Summit 2020 in Hyderabad between February 17, 2020, and February 19, 2020. The main aim of the summit is to explore the capabilities of Life Science Companies and their investments.

Donald Trump unveils world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad

Motera Stadium

The World’s Biggest Cricket Stadium, the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad renamed as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Stadium will be unveiled by US President Donald Trump during his visit to India.