Drones are utilized to transport Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya

Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya is being transported to other parts of the country through drones. The commerce and industry ministry informed this on Saturday stating that the aim is to resolve first-mile connectivity issues faced by the cultivators.  The turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product (ODOP), an initiative by the Department…

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Over 25,067 villages in India lack mobile and internet connectivity, Odisha is highest with 6,099 villages

Bhubaneswar: Around 25,067 villages across the country lack mobile and internet connectivity according to the Ministry of Communications’ reply in the Lok Sabha based on Telecom Service Providers (TSP) data. Odisha has the highest number of villages in the country without mobile connectivity. As per the report 6,099  villages in Odisha lack mobile and internet…

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CM Khandu hoists the second highest national flag of 104 feet in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday hoisted the 104-feet-tall national flag at Ngangpa Natme (Buddha Park).  Located at 10,000 feet above sea level, the national flag overlooking the Tawang city, is second highest in the country in terms of altitude. The first highest national flag is located at Lukung near the Pangong…

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Budget 2022: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the budget, introduces Cryptocurrency tax

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for 2022-23 in the Parliament. Keeping in mind the growing trend of digital currency or crypto currency, the Indian government has included it in the digital asset category with 30 percent tax. No deductions and exemptions will be allowed on the same. As…

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