Atal Kisan – Majdoor canteens to be started by Haryana Government

The Atal Kisan – Majdoor canteens will be opened by the Haryana government across the state. These canteens targets to provide affordable meals to farmers and laborers at a concessional rate of RS 10 per plate in all mandis and sugar mills.
Sanjay Kothari selected as new Central Vigilance Commissioner

Sanjay Kothari has been selected by a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner. He was currently serving as the Secretary to the President.
21st February globally celebrated as International Mother Language Day

UNESCO celebrated the International Mother Language Day 21st February with a theme “Languages without borders”. The day was celebrated to make people aware about the language, cultural diversity and multilingualism all over the world.
Pragyan Ojha declared retirement from all forms of cricket

Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has declared his retirement from international and first-class cricket. He represented India in 24 Tests between 2009 and 2013 in which he took 113 wickets.
IPL 2020’s schedules, venues and teams declared

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League 2020 has been declared by BCCI. The tournament will commence on March 29 and will conclude on May 24 after lasting for a duration of 57 days.
India to be 77th on Sustainability Index

According to the report commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Lancet medical journal and backed by United Nations, India is at 77th position in the Sustainability Index 2020 and 131st on the Flourishing Index 2020.
V L Dutt former FICCI president passed away

V L Dutt, the former Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) president has passed away. He led the federation in 1991-92 and also worked as the chairman of the India Vietnam Joint Business Council of FICCI.
Ahmedabad to organize Chitra Bharati Film Festival

The Bharatiya Chitra Sadhana will host the 3rd edition of the Chitra Bharati Film Festival at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The prime aim of the Chitra Bharati Film Festival is of establishing a ‘Bharatiya’ narrative in Indian cinema.
Gold reserves found by GSI in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found gold reserves in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. These reserves are approximated to be around 3000 tonnes which is almost five times of India’s present gold reserves. The newly found reserves are valued at Rs 12 lakh crore.
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