[wanabidii] News Digest: India's potato output to hit 47 million tonnes

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		Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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		Business
		India's potato output to hit 47 million tonnes India's potato production is estimated to be around 47 million tonnes this year, just behind the all-time high witnessed in 2014. The output stood at 43.4 million tonnes in 2015-16 crop year (July-June), while last record was 48 million tonnes achieved in 2014-15. LG plans to make India export hub Tension prevailing between South Korea and China is being seen as a reason for the company to look at making India an export hub. Its overseas shipments from China are declining. Currently, the company exports products from India to the Middle East and African countries. Note ban shrinks securitisation in MFI by 79% in H2 of FY17 The impact of demonetisation on microfinance securitisation volumes has led to a slump of 79 per cent in the second half of FY17'. The demonetisation measure was announced in November, 2016. More Business News»

		Environment
		Environmental groups warn UK government on post-Brexit deals Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of the Earth have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May stressing that environmental protection must remain a priority after Britain leaves the European Union. They were joined by tennis star Andy Murray and singer Will Young. Zoo confirms April the giraffe's calf is a male Before an online audience of more than a million viewers, April the giraffe gave birth to a male calf on Saturday at a New York zoo, ending weeks of proverbial pacing by animal lovers in a virtual worldwide waiting room. 'US will lag as global climate action marches on' More Environment News»

		World
		Major Western leaders to skip China's New Silk Road summit China was privately upset in 2015 after most Western leaders rebuffed invitations to attend a big military parade through Beijing. Western leaders were unhappy that the guest list that included Russian President Vladimir Putin and wary of the message China would send with the show of strength. Suspected US coalition air strikes kill 23 in Syria A war monitor said air strikes, thought to be by planes from a US led military coalition, killed at least 23 people in two parts of the eastern Syrian province of Deir al-Zor on Monday. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Glacier shape predicts risk of thinning: Study A glacier's risk of thinning can be predicted by analysing its shape, according to a new study that could help predict how much the Greenland Ice Sheet will contribute to future sea-level rise during the next century. New Google Earth to be launched on April 18 Here's how heavy drinking causes accidents People who are heavy drinkers, those that drink between 10 and 40 alcoholic drinks per week, may perceive that they can handle the alcohol, as it leads people to judge that they are not impaired. More Science News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio users to get 15% discount on AirAsia tickets Reliance Jio subscribers, here's another 'freebie' for you. Moto Z Play will get Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS, confirms company executive The Motorola Moto Z Play was launched last year with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. The handset in February this year received the Android 7.0 Nougat OS version. iPhone 8 rumour roundup: Design, features and price We’ve rounded up all the buzz surrounding the launch of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8. Read on. More Technology News»

		Education
		JNU, DU may get financial autonomy Top ranking educational institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and Lady Shri Ram College which are funded by the Centre could get full operational autonomy including in financial matters. HRD Ministry launches app to track funding, progress of projects Higher education stakeholders will now be able to track the progress of projects under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan with the HRD Ministry launching a 'Fund and reform' tracker. The Ministry has also signed a MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation for geo-tracking of RUSA projects. IIT Kharagpur to introduce Vastu Shastra The country’s oldest and largest IIT will introduce the rudiments to first and second-year undergraduate architecture students this August, while those pursuing post-graduation or research scholars in infrastructure will get a detailed grounding on the subject. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Marine Drive and Mahim Bay to get new beaches in next four years The Maharashtra Maritime Board, enlivened by its success in creating an artificial beach in the neighbouring Ratnagiri district, wants to replicate the experiment at two stretches of the city's coastline which is currently anchored with tetrapods. 10 months after collapse, Mahad bridge to be opened on June 5 The collapse of the bridge at Mahad on August 3 last year had killed over 30 persons who were washed away along with two state transport buses and a few vehicles. In a first, Air India proposes to make unruly passengers pay up to Rs 15 lakh Smarting from the goondaism that unruly passengers, especially politicians, have unleashed on its employees in the past few months, national carrier Air India has prepared a proposal to levy heavy fines on disruptive flyers, the first airline in the world to do so. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ban on plastic: NGT seeks status report from Delhi government The National Green Tribunal today sought a status report from the Delhi government on its order banning the use of disposable plastic in the national capital. Delhi's power subsidy policy helps rich more than poor: Study IIT-Delhi girls directed to wear 'full covered, decent dresses' for event Some students said that similar messages had been conveyed to them verbally in the preceding years, but this is the first time a written notice has been issued. The notice was put up at IIT-Delhi's Himadri hostel and signed by the warden. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mild tremors felt in RR Nagar, Kengeri of Bengaluru Mild tremors were felt in some parts of Rajarajehswari Nagar, Kengeri areas of Bengaluru on Tuesday morning, between 7.35 to 7.37 am. The residents of these areas woke up with shock. BWSSB's move to make them a must with retrospective effect is illegal Digvijaya Singh meets Congress leaders to plan poll strategy More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Free power sop to Telangana farmers saps water-table Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's nine-hour uninterrupted free power supply to the farm sector is causing tremors in the ground water department as the water table is hitting new lows in Telangana. Hyderabad sizzles at 43°C, no relief soon, says Met The city continues to reel under severe heatwave with mercury hitting 43 degrees Celsius for the first time this month. Kids scorched, schools open, governement in coma There seems to be no respite in sight for school-going children in the city who are being forced to attend classes, the soaring temperatures notwithstanding. On Monday, the temperature touched a high 43 degree Celsius in Hyderabad. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two women held for duping bank of Rs 1.76 lakh by pledging fake jewellery Two women have been arrested for producing fake jewellery to avail gold loan in a public sector bank’s branch at Melvishram in Vellore district. Enforcement Directorate is making wild allegations against my son Karti, Chidambaram says Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of making wild allegations against his son Karti in an alleged forex violation case. TN cabinet is discussing party issues not people's problems, Stalin says Tamil Nadu chief minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami and his cabinet colleagues have no time to discuss people’s issues as they are busy settling party issues, DMK working president M K Stalin said on Tuesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No full-time officers in 30 key posts, Gujarat relies on in-charges Crucial posts in priority departments like home, education, health and even urban development too have only in-charge officers. Two thieves arrested in Vejalpur SOG of city crime branch arrested Mohammed Sohil Shaikh and his aide Asif Shaikh, both residents of Fatehwadi in Juhapura, for stealing silver coins and gold ring worth Rs 12,000 from a shop in Vejalpur. Gambling den run by cop raided A team of Gandhinagar police’s special operations group (SOG) raided a farmhouse near Pethapur late on Sunday night and arrested 17 persons for gambling. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Devotees from Southern states show the way at Sangam Unrest continues at Allahabad University The Arts faculty of Allahabad University continued to witness unrest on the issue of conducting raids as scores of inmates from various hostel staged a demonstration at the VC office, on Monday. IITians set up start-up to wash cars,bikes Shwetank Agarwal, director and CEO of the company, told TOI that they had dreams to bring revolution in automobile sector."We were full of ideas but could not make it big initially due to financial crunch," he said. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		OMEGA initiative checks distress migration in Odisha Taking a cue from the central scheme, the Odisha government in 2012 launched its own initiative on similar lines -OMEGA programme -- with the support of DFID of the United Kingdom. BJP state executive in Baripada this week-end Puri priests detained for threatening to oppose Mamata Banerjee's Jagannath Temple visit More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		The Easter Platter in Bhopal this year After a lean period of lent, the tables in Christian households would be weighed down by scrumptious Easter lunch and dinner as families get together to share and celebrate new beginnings. While confectioners and home bakers have whipped up delightful egg shaped sweets, families are making it a point to roll out typical Easter delicacies. Madhya Pradesh: Six months on, file tracking system not on track Madhya Pradesh government’s initiative to have a file tracking system in place in each department to keep a tab on the pace of work and curb corruption has turned out to be a failure due to callous attitude of officials, poor internet connectivity and outdated computers, which were not replaced due to financial crunch. NGT issues notices to state govt over damage to Guna temple The Central Zone Bench of National Green Tribunal on Monday issued notices to state pollution control board, secretary MP government and director general of mines safety (DGMS), MP on a plea by Lord Hanuman. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		University offers help on Mission Clean Sukhna Attack on scribe, CM says zero tolerance on political intervention Ravibir wins golf club battle of Ravis Counting commenced at the club at 9 am and Ravibir bagged 589 votes against Virk's 495 to retain the president's chair.A total of 33 votes were declared invalid by the officiating returning officer, Brig. More Chandigarh News»

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