The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reduced the NEET PG and NEET SS cut off percentile by 15%. The decision is likely to benefit about 18000 students as this will improve the chances of filling up PG seats and minimizing wastage of seats. (PIB)
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NEET PG & NEET SS Cut Off Reduced By 15%
All MP Villages To Be Electrified By October
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has said that all MP villages will be electrified by October this year.
80,000 Cr Deposits In Jan Dhan Accounts
The total deposits in the Jan Dhan accounts have crossed Rs 80,000 crore, gradually rising since March 2017.
Diu Smart City, To Run On 100% Renewable Energy During Daytime
Diu Smart City has become the first city in India, that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime setting. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from Gujarat until last year. A 9 MW solar park spread over 50 hectares rocky barren land has been developed besides installing solar panels on the roof tops on 79 government buildings thereby generating 1.3 MW.
Rs 2,000 From PoS Machines Free Of Charge
People in smaller towns can withdraw up to Rs 2,000 a day from its PoS machines at retail outlets free of charge. As per the RBI guidelines, the withdrawal limit from PoS machines at retail outlets in Tier 1 and 2 cities is Rs 1,000 per card, per day and Rs 2,000 in smaller towns.
W. Rly To Install LED Lights In Local Trains
Western Railway is installing 23200 LED tube lights in its 102 rakes of local trains which would save 91,000 Rupees per rake annually.
First 5G Radio Lab At IIT-Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will soon inaugurate a 5G radio laboratory on its campus. This is likely to reduce effects of exposure and radiation compared to the 3G/4G systems.
Pathankot Gets Operationalized As The 2st Airport Under UDAN
Pathankot now gets operationalized as the 21st airport under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) – RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme). The flight from Delhi to Pathankot will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Vehicles Will Come With Fitted Number Plates
Vehicles will soon come fitted with number plates and the cost will be included in the four-wheelers' price.
Mobile App For Delhi City Buses
Soon an app will be available for Delhiites to let one know in real time as to the location of bus the commuter is to take. Delhi Transport Corporation is getting this app developed.
93% Rural Households With Toilet Access Using Them
A survey finds that 93% households in villages who have access to toilets are using them. The survey also says that 77% of households in villages have access to toilets.
100Rs Bonus Above MSP on Gram, Mustard, Lentil In MP
Bonus of Rs 100 per quintal over and above the respective minimum support prices (MSP) of gram, mustard and lentil announced by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
