In a first, a governor of US state will be visiting India on Friday to boost investments.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy will arrive in India today on a 10-day visit.

With a focus on inviting Indian companies to invest in New Jersey, Murphy will be travelling to six cities in India.

He will lead a high-level state delegation, visiting New Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, from September 13 to 22.

In a statement, Murphy said that the trip aims to strengthen economic, cultural and educational ties between New Jersey and India.

Murphy said he would be visiting some companies that already have a presence in New Jersey like Tata Consultancy services which has some 4,000 employees in his state.

Indian-origin Senator Vin Gopal will also be part of the New Jersey governor's delegation.

During his visit, Murphy will meet top government and business leaders.

Murphy also mentioned that New Jersey has one of the largest Indian-American and Indian populations among any American state.

In a first, a governor of US state will be visiting India on Friday to boost investments. New Jersey governor Phil Murphy will arrive in India today on a 10-day visit.

In a first, a governor of US state will be visiting India on Friday to boost investments. New Jersey governor Phil Murphy will arrive in India today on a 10-day visit. With a focus on inviting Indian companies to invest in New Jersey, Murphy will be travelling to six cities in India. He will lead a high-level state delegation, visiting New Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, from September 13 to 22. In a statement, Murphy said that the trip aims to strengthen economic, cultural and educational ties between New Jersey and India. Murphy said he would be visiting some companies that already have a presence in New Jersey like Tata Consultancy services which has some 4,000 employees in his state. Indian-origin Senator Vin Gopal will also be part of the New Jersey governor's delegation. During his visit, Murphy will meet top government and business leaders. Murphy also mentioned that New Jersey has one of the largest Indian-American and Indian populations among any American state.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy on 10-day visit to India

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Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will hold round-table discussion here on September 16 about opportunities and challenges before the electronics industry as also its expectations from the government so that the sector can grow at a fast pace.

An official release said that around 50 industry leaders have confirmed their participation for the round table.

Representation has been confirmed from all the major verticals of the electronics sector including mobile handsets, consumer electronics, strategic electronics, medical devices, Information Technology, electronic manufacturing services, electronic components, telecom and LED lighting.

During the meeting, Prasad will spell out his vision for the sector and interact with the CEOs.

The release said that the government attaches high priority to domestic electronics hardware manufacturing and it is one of the important pillars of both 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' programmes of the government. The schemes and initiatives for promotion of electronics hardware manufacturing have led to import substitution.

Over US Dollar 15 billion worth of investment proposals has been received by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) under its flagship investment scheme, the release stated.

Domestic manufacturing has grown from $29 billion (in 2014-15) to $70 billion (in 2018-19) and India has emerged as the second-largest manufacturer of mobile handsets in the world.

The release said that the number of manufacturing units for LCD/ LED TVs has gone up from 25 to 35, LED lights manufacturing units from 10 to 128 units, the sector has generated employment for over 20 lakh persons across the country and exports of electronics goods have also started growing rapidly.

It said that the sector has significant scope for the growth with the domestic market estimated at USD 400 billion by 2025 and India has potential to be the "Electronics Factory" of the world.

The National Policy on Electronics 2019 envisions positioning India as a global electronics hub by encouraging and driving capabilities for developing core components (including chipsets) and creating an enabling environment for the industry to compete globally.

MeitY is planning to embark upon a comprehensive investment and trade promotion programme, the release said.

The release said that industry leaders from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Lava, Qualcomm, Xiaomi, Dell, HP, Philips, Bosch, Cisco, Flextronics, Foxconn, Nokia, LG, Panasonic, TDK, Intel, AMD, Wistron, Delta, Salcomp, Sterlite Technologies and Nidec will be among those who will attend the meeting.

Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will hold round-table discussion here on September 16 about opportunities and challenges before the electronics industry as also its expectations from the government so that the sector can grow at a fast pace.

Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will hold round-table discussion here on September 16 about opportunities and challenges before the electronics industry as also its expectations from the government so that the sector can grow at a fast pace. An official release said that around 50 industry leaders have confirmed their participation for the round table. Representation has been confirmed from all the major verticals of the electronics sector including mobile handsets, consumer electronics, strategic electronics, medical devices, Information Technology, electronic manufacturing services, electronic components, telecom and LED lighting. During the meeting, Prasad will spell out his vision for the sector and interact with the CEOs. The release said that the government attaches high priority to domestic electronics hardware manufacturing and it is one of the important pillars of both 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' programmes of the government. The schemes and initiatives for promotion of electronics hardware manufacturing have led to import substitution. Over US Dollar 15 billion worth of investment proposals has been received by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) under its flagship investment scheme, the release stated. Domestic manufacturing has grown from $29 billion (in 2014-15) to $70 billion (in 2018-19) and India has emerged as the second-largest manufacturer of mobile handsets in the world. The release said that the number of manufacturing units for LCD/ LED TVs has gone up from 25 to 35, LED lights manufacturing units from 10 to 128 units, the sector has generated employment for over 20 lakh persons across the country and exports of electronics goods have also started growing rapidly. It said that the sector has significant scope for the growth with the domestic market estimated at USD 400 billion by 2025 and India has potential to be the "Electronics Factory" of the world. The National Policy on Electronics 2019 envisions positioning India as a global electronics hub by encouraging and driving capabilities for developing core components (including chipsets) and creating an enabling environment for the industry to compete globally. MeitY is planning to embark upon a comprehensive investment and trade promotion programme, the release said. The release said that industry leaders from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Lava, Qualcomm, Xiaomi, Dell, HP, Philips, Bosch, Cisco, Flextronics, Foxconn, Nokia, LG, Panasonic, TDK, Intel, AMD, Wistron, Delta, Salcomp, Sterlite Technologies and Nidec will be among those who will attend the meeting.

Ravi Shankar Prasad to hold roundtable discussion with CEOs from electronics industry

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar met chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Friday to discuss funds for the development of the state from Centre.

Senior officials of the state gave a presentation to Kumar explaining the department wise situation of the state.

"NITI Aayog alone can cooperate Andhra Pradesh which is suffering losses after bifurcation. 15th Finance Commission and NITI Aayog should liberally help the state. The Centre is planning to achieve a $5 trillion economy. The state will also be a part of achieving that target if the Centre gives a helping hand," said LV Subrahmanyam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary.

Highlighting the works of the state government, Subrahmanyam stated that the state is implementing transparent policies in governance. They brought the Judicial Preview Act for the first time in India; under which tenders will be reviewed by a Judge. Clusters in Visakhapatnam - Chennai, Chennai - Bangalore corridors are being developed.

The state government has also selected 25 engineering colleges for skill development.

"The Centre should constitute Kadapa steel plant, as assured in the bifurcation act. The state government brought village secretariat concept for decentralisation of governance. We are developing the state as an investment hub, for which we need the Centre's cooperation. Moreover, they are going to introduce electric buses to prevent pollution. The government is also going to launch a new scheme 'Amma Odi' (Mother's lap) for the eradication of illiteracy, for which we need cooperation from HRD ministry," he said.

The Niti Ayog vice-chairman said that they will provide maximum help to the state as the vision and plans are good of the Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

"The state should take initiative on banning single-use plastic. We are in favour of encouraging zero budget natural farming. What I observe is that the revenue deficit of the state is a matter of concern. Non-budget expenses are high. The state government should focus on investments and public debts. We are ready to work with the state government," he said.

The vice-chairman also suggested the state to focus on housing in rural and urban areas. He said that they are trying to provide support price to promote the cultivation of legumes and oilseeds in the state.

"In Andhra Pradesh, anaemia in women is very high. The state should focus much on women and child welfare. Proper care should be taken so that minerals and vitamins be available in food. The state should focus on food processing and agro products exports," he said.

Addressing Kumar, Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy said: "The state government is implementing plans to overcome illiteracy. We are developing 44000 plus schools in the state in a phased manner. In the first phase, we are providing at least 9 minimum facilities in 15,000 schools. English medium is being introduced in Class 1 to 8 from next academic year. That will be extended to 9th and 10th classes in the later year."

He further informed that under "Amma Odi" scheme, every mother sending her children to school would be given Rs 15,000. This scheme will be started on January 26. Quality education with all facilities will be provided in government schools. "Our aim is to bring illiteracy to zero levels. The Amma Odi scheme can be a role model for the entire nation if Ministry of Human Resource sponsors the scheme," he said.

The government is taking steps to eradicate malnutrition in children and to maintain sanitation, cleanliness of drinking water and prevent unhealthy atmosphere. Also, the government is going to bring a water grid to provide clean water to every household.

The government has increased the quality of food being provided under mid-day meal in schools and to Anganwadi centres so that the level of anaemia which is prevalent in tribal areas and remote areas can decrease.

The government is soon going to launch the Arogyasri scheme under which all families which are below the poverty line can get treatment in corporate hospitals on the expense of government fund.

"In particular, Dengue and Malaria are being brought into the ambit of Arogyasri. This scheme will be launched from December as a pilot project in West Godavari district. We are developing all government hospitals to meet national standards," he said.

Reddy further stated that the state is suffering from some problems that are inherited from the previous government.

"The earlier government had introduced Rs 2.27 lakh crores budget, though it was voted on account only. We kept the budget at the same level but made some internal changes. The state government gets income from state revenue and Central taxes. There are the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM) limitations on debts. In this wake the central government should not reduce the grants to the state," he added.

The state ministers Buggana Rajendranath, K Kannababu, M Gowtam Reddy, G Jayaramulu; NITI Aayog delegation members and senior bureaucrats from state government were also present in the meeting.

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar met chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Friday to discuss funds for the development of the state from Centre. Senior officials of the state gave a presentation to Kumar explaining the department wise situation of the state.

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar met chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Friday to discuss funds for the development of the state from Centre. Senior officials of the state gave a presentation to Kumar explaining the department wise situation of the state. "NITI Aayog alone can cooperate Andhra Pradesh which is suffering losses after bifurcation. 15th Finance Commission and NITI Aayog should liberally help the state. The Centre is planning to achieve a $5 trillion economy. The state will also be a part of achieving that target if the Centre gives a helping hand," said LV Subrahmanyam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary. Highlighting the works of the state government, Subrahmanyam stated that the state is implementing transparent policies in governance. They brought the Judicial Preview Act for the first time in India; under which tenders will be reviewed by a Judge. Clusters in Visakhapatnam - Chennai, Chennai - Bangalore corridors are being developed. The state government has also selected 25 engineering colleges for skill development. "The Centre should constitute Kadapa steel plant, as assured in the bifurcation act. The state government brought village secretariat concept for decentralisation of governance. We are developing the state as an investment hub, for which we need the Centre's cooperation. Moreover, they are going to introduce electric buses to prevent pollution. The government is also going to launch a new scheme 'Amma Odi' (Mother's lap) for the eradication of illiteracy, for which we need cooperation from HRD ministry," he said. The Niti Ayog vice-chairman said that they will provide maximum help to the state as the vision and plans are good of the Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy. "The state should take initiative on banning single-use plastic. We are in favour of encouraging zero budget natural farming. What I observe is that the revenue deficit of the state is a matter of concern. Non-budget expenses are high. The state government should focus on investments and public debts. We are ready to work with the state government," he said. The vice-chairman also suggested the state to focus on housing in rural and urban areas. He said that they are trying to provide support price to promote the cultivation of legumes and oilseeds in the state. "In Andhra Pradesh, anaemia in women is very high. The state should focus much on women and child welfare. Proper care should be taken so that minerals and vitamins be available in food. The state should focus on food processing and agro products exports," he said. Addressing Kumar, Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy said: "The state government is implementing plans to overcome illiteracy. We are developing 44000 plus schools in the state in a phased manner. In the first phase, we are providing at least 9 minimum facilities in 15,000 schools. English medium is being introduced in Class 1 to 8 from next academic year. That will be extended to 9th and 10th classes in the later year." He further informed that under "Amma Odi" scheme, every mother sending her children to school would be given Rs 15,000. This scheme will be started on January 26. Quality education with all facilities will be provided in government schools. "Our aim is to bring illiteracy to zero levels. The Amma Odi scheme can be a role model for the entire nation if Ministry of Human Resource sponsors the scheme," he said. The government is taking steps to eradicate malnutrition in children and to maintain sanitation, cleanliness of drinking water and prevent unhealthy atmosphere. Also, the government is going to bring a water grid to provide clean water to every household. The government has increased the quality of food being provided under mid-day meal in schools and to Anganwadi centres so that the level of anaemia which is prevalent in tribal areas and remote areas can decrease. The government is soon going to launch the Arogyasri scheme under which all families which are below the poverty line can get treatment in corporate hospitals on the expense of government fund. "In particular, Dengue and Malaria are being brought into the ambit of Arogyasri. This scheme will be launched from December as a pilot project in West Godavari district. We are developing all government hospitals to meet national standards," he said. Reddy further stated that the state is suffering from some problems that are inherited from the previous government. "The earlier government had introduced Rs 2.27 lakh crores budget, though it was voted on account only. We kept the budget at the same level but made some internal changes. The state government gets income from state revenue and Central taxes. There are the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM) limitations on debts. In this wake the central government should not reduce the grants to the state," he added. The state ministers Buggana Rajendranath, K Kannababu, M Gowtam Reddy, G Jayaramulu; NITI Aayog delegation members and senior bureaucrats from state government were also present in the meeting.

Andhra chief minister meets NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar, discusses funds for state development

Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday it will launch four-passenger flights a week to Bengaluru from October 27, making it the third Indian destination to have direct services from the capital city of Addis Ababa.

Currently, Ethiopian operates twice-daily passenger flights to Mumbai and New Delhi as well as cargo service to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.

"We are thrilled to launch Bengaluru operations as part of our strategic plan to expand in India," said Tadesse Tilahun, Ethiopian`s Regional Director for Indian Subcontinent.

"We are one of the first entrants to serve the Indian market, having 48 years of continuous operation out of Mumbai. Yet again, we are glad to be the first airline to give direct connection from south India to Africa," he said while addressing a press conference here.

Ethiopian fleet includes Airbus A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 freighter and Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years.

Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday it will launch four-passenger flights a week to Bengaluru from October 27, making it the third Indian destination to have direct services from the capital city of Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday it will launch four-passenger flights a week to Bengaluru from October 27, making it the third Indian destination to have direct services from the capital city of Addis Ababa. Currently, Ethiopian operates twice-daily passenger flights to Mumbai and New Delhi as well as cargo service to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. "We are thrilled to launch Bengaluru operations as part of our strategic plan to expand in India," said Tadesse Tilahun, Ethiopian`s Regional Director for Indian Subcontinent. "We are one of the first entrants to serve the Indian market, having 48 years of continuous operation out of Mumbai. Yet again, we are glad to be the first airline to give direct connection from south India to Africa," he said while addressing a press conference here. Ethiopian fleet includes Airbus A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 freighter and Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years.

Ethiopian Airlines to connect Bengaluru from October 27

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-will-procure-n95-masks-and-distribute-it-to-citizens-arvind-kejriwal-249401">Delhi government on Friday</a> announced a "Delhi tree challenge" programme under which it plans door delivery of plants to citizens and appointment of "environment marshals" in a bid to control pollution.

"We will involve citizens in our effort in planting trees. The citizens are required to just WhatsApp or send us SMS and tree or plant will be delivered at their doorstep. They have to take care and water the plants," chief minister Arvind Kejriwal told a press conference called to announce the bringing back of odd-even transport rationing scheme in the national capital in November.

Kejriwal&nbsp;said the scheme for delivery of plants would be a long term programme and would continue even after winters.

Announcing the 7-point agenda to combat pollution, Kejriwal said that 12 hot-spots of pollution have been identified all over Delhi and special plans would be devised to combat pollution in these places.

"There are 12 hot-spots of pollution all over Delhi where the pollution is highest. Pollution at these points will be dealt with special plans," he said.

Further, the Delhi government will appoint two "environmental marshals" in each ward to keep a check over the burning of plastic and other waste by people to keep them warm.

"People often burn waste and other materials to keep themselves warm in winter. Due to temperature inversion, the smoke emitting out of it remains close to the ground and cause breathing difficulty. We will appoint 2 environmental marshals in every ward to keep a check over such activities," said Kejriwal.

He also announced sprinkling of water to deal with the menace of dust and a plan to organise a laser show for celebrating festival Diwali.

"I appeal to all not to burst crackers this Diwali. The Delhi government will organise a grand laser show at one designated point and all citizens will be invited to celebrate. The entry will be free of cost," said Kejriwal.

The Delhi government on Friday announced a "Delhi tree challenge" programme under which it plans door delivery of plants to citizens and appointment of "environment marshals" in a bid to control pollution.

The Delhi government on Friday announced a "Delhi tree challenge" programme under which it plans door delivery of plants to citizens and appointment of "environment marshals" in a bid to control pollution. "We will involve citizens in our effort in planting trees. The citizens are required to just WhatsApp or send us SMS and tree or plant will be delivered at their doorstep. They have to take care and water the plants," chief minister Arvind Kejriwal told a press conference called to announce the bringing back of odd-even transport rationing scheme in the national capital in November. Kejriwal said the scheme for delivery of plants would be a long term programme and would continue even after winters. Announcing the 7-point agenda to combat pollution, Kejriwal said that 12 hot-spots of pollution have been identified all over Delhi and special plans would be devised to combat pollution in these places. "There are 12 hot-spots of pollution all over Delhi where the pollution is highest. Pollution at these points will be dealt with special plans," he said. Further, the Delhi government will appoint two "environmental marshals" in each ward to keep a check over the burning of plastic and other waste by people to keep them warm. "People often burn waste and other materials to keep themselves warm in winter. Due to temperature inversion, the smoke emitting out of it remains close to the ground and cause breathing difficulty. We will appoint 2 environmental marshals in every ward to keep a check over such activities," said Kejriwal. He also announced sprinkling of water to deal with the menace of dust and a plan to organise a laser show for celebrating festival Diwali. "I appeal to all not to burst crackers this Diwali. The Delhi government will organise a grand laser show at one designated point and all citizens will be invited to celebrate. The entry will be free of cost," said Kejriwal.

Delhi government to deliver plants at doorsteps to combat pollution: Arvind Kejriwal

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), sought the dismissal of the application saying that the enforcement agency does not want Chidambaram's custody because they are "using this time to investigate the matter".

"As of now, we don't want his custodial remand. We will seek his custody at an appropriate time. Since Chidambaram is already in judicial custody, he cannot tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. We are using this time to its maximum to investigate the matter," Mehta told the court.

The Congress leader was arrested by CBI in the INX Media case on Aug 21 and sent to CBI custody for interrogation.

Last week, a CBI court sent Chidambaram to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till September 19.

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.&nbsp;

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), sought the dismissal of the application saying that the enforcement agency does not want Chidambaram's custody because they are "using this time to investigate the matter". "As of now, we don't want his custodial remand. We will seek his custody at an appropriate time. Since Chidambaram is already in judicial custody, he cannot tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. We are using this time to its maximum to investigate the matter," Mehta told the court. The Congress leader was arrested by CBI in the INX Media case on Aug 21 and sent to CBI custody for interrogation. Last week, a CBI court sent Chidambaram to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till September 19. Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.

INX media case: Delhi court rejects Chidambaram's surrender plea

In a major boost to the primary and preventive healthcare sector, the Central government has built at least 20,942 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) across the nation in the past one year.

These Health and Wellness Centres are a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship health insurance scheme -- Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

It is based on the twin objective of providing primary healthcare to the people that include preventive healthcare and health promotion at the community level with a continuum of care approach for all.

"The target is to transform 1,50,000 Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres (PHC) into AB-HWCs by December 2022. As on date, 12th September 2019, 20,942 AB-HWCs have been made operational across the country. The progress is good so far," said a senior official at the Union Health Ministry.

The AB-HWCs provides treatment for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) including universal screening and management of 30 plus population for common NCDs, palliative and rehabilitative care, Oral, Eye and ENT care, mental health and first-level care for emergencies and trauma.

It also offers health promotion and wellness activities like Yoga apart from services already being provided for Maternal and Child Health including immunization, and communicable diseases.

As per the data, Maharashtra has 2854 HWCs which is highest among all the States, Andhra Pradesh with 2177, Uttar Pradesh has 2125 operational HWCs, Tamil Nadu has 1798, Gujarat has got 1613 while Telangana has 1183 and Odisha has 1004 functioning HWCs till date, added the official.

The Sub-centre level AB-HWCs are to have Community Health Officers. "All the AB-HWCs have essential drugs and diagnostics free of cost. It also has robust IT systems to improve health care service delivery," he said.

It is important to note that last year in April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first health and wellness centre (HWC) in Chhattisgarh.

In a major boost to the primary and preventive healthcare sector, the Central government has built at least 20,942 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) across the nation in the past one year.

In a major boost to the primary and preventive healthcare sector, the Central government has built at least 20,942 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) across the nation in the past one year. These Health and Wellness Centres are a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship health insurance scheme -- Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). It is based on the twin objective of providing primary healthcare to the people that include preventive healthcare and health promotion at the community level with a continuum of care approach for all. "The target is to transform 1,50,000 Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres (PHC) into AB-HWCs by December 2022. As on date, 12th September 2019, 20,942 AB-HWCs have been made operational across the country. The progress is good so far," said a senior official at the Union Health Ministry. The AB-HWCs provides treatment for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) including universal screening and management of 30 plus population for common NCDs, palliative and rehabilitative care, Oral, Eye and ENT care, mental health and first-level care for emergencies and trauma. It also offers health promotion and wellness activities like Yoga apart from services already being provided for Maternal and Child Health including immunization, and communicable diseases. As per the data, Maharashtra has 2854 HWCs which is highest among all the States, Andhra Pradesh with 2177, Uttar Pradesh has 2125 operational HWCs, Tamil Nadu has 1798, Gujarat has got 1613 while Telangana has 1183 and Odisha has 1004 functioning HWCs till date, added the official. The Sub-centre level AB-HWCs are to have Community Health Officers. "All the AB-HWCs have essential drugs and diagnostics free of cost. It also has robust IT systems to improve health care service delivery," he said. It is important to note that last year in April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first health and wellness centre (HWC) in Chhattisgarh.

Indian government establishes over 20,000 Health and Wellness Centres across nation

The Sensex and the Nifty closed higher on Friday, led by a rally in banks and auto stocks, and notched up gains for the week as investors cheered signs of progress in the trade dispute between the United States and China.

The Nifty closed 0.85% up at 11,075.90, while the Sensex ended 0.76% higher at 37,384.99.&nbsp;

For the week, the Nifty and the Sensex posted gains of 1.18% and 1.09%, respectively.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China, but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an "easy" agreement would not be possible.

In the domestic market, the auto index was up 1.05% at close, while the banking index ended 1.01% higher.

Oil marketing companies led gains on the blue-chip index, with Bharat Petroleum Corp closing up 6.34% and Indian Oil Corp ending 4.58% higher, as oil prices slipped to around $60 a barrel on Friday.

Indiabulls Housing Finance was the top loser and closed 1.59% lower.

The Sensex and the Nifty closed higher on Friday, led by a rally in banks and auto stocks, and notched up gains for the week as investors cheered signs of progress in the trade dispute between the United States and China.

The Sensex and the Nifty closed higher on Friday, led by a rally in banks and auto stocks, and notched up gains for the week as investors cheered signs of progress in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The Nifty closed 0.85% up at 11,075.90, while the Sensex ended 0.76% higher at 37,384.99. For the week, the Nifty and the Sensex posted gains of 1.18% and 1.09%, respectively. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China, but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an "easy" agreement would not be possible. In the domestic market, the auto index was up 1.05% at close, while the banking index ended 1.01% higher. Oil marketing companies led gains on the blue-chip index, with Bharat Petroleum Corp closing up 6.34% and Indian Oil Corp ending 4.58% higher, as oil prices slipped to around $60 a barrel on Friday. Indiabulls Housing Finance was the top loser and closed 1.59% lower.

Sensex, Nifty end higher on rally in banks, autos

Pope Francis will travel to Thailand in November, the Vatican said Friday, in a visit to Asia that will sweep in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which were both decimated by atomic bombs in 1945.

It has been nearly four decades since a pontiff visited Thailand and Japan, both Buddhist-majority countries.

The late Pope John Paul II went to Japan -- where Shinto and Buddhism are the main religions -- in 1981, and he travelled to Thailand three years later where he met with the late King Rama IX and the Queen Mother.

The current pontiff will travel to Thailand from November 20-23, and then Japan to November 26, the Vatican said.

In Bangkok, Pope Francis will "preside at religious ceremonies and pastoral visits to Catholic communities," said a press statement from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand.

He would hold "two masses", added Monsignor Vissanu Thanya-anan of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand.

The four-day papal visit will mark the 350th anniversary of the founding of the "Mission de Siam", which was first established by Pope Clement IX in 1669.

Today, the 388,000-strong Christian community makes up an estimated 1 per cent of the population in Thailand, with the majority residing in the north and many within ethnic minority groups like the Jarai and the Akha.

Embattled ethnic groups, like the Montagnards who fled religious persecution in neighbouring communist Vietnam, also reside in Thailand seeking asylum.

Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, the Pope's second cousin who runs a Catholic girls' school in northeast Thailand, said his visit to a Buddhist-majority Thailand is meant as an outreach to other religions.

"This visit shows his desire... to bring a message of peace," she told AFP, adding that she would be with her cousin during the Bangkok visit and hopes for some "private" time.

A-bomb sites

The Vatican also provided more details of a visit to Japan, which was announced in January. The Pope had wanted to work in the country as a missionary in his youth but the plan was abandoned following a lung operation.

Japan is home to some 450,000 Catholics and 510,000 Protestants.

"During the latter visit, the Holy Father will visit Tokyo, Nagasaki, and Hiroshima," said the statement, adding that an official schedule will be provided on a later date.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki were decimated after the US dropped nuclear bombs at the end of World War II in 1945.

More than 140,000 people were killed in Hiroshima, while the port city of Nagasaki suffered a death toll of 74,000.

The Pope has referenced the bombings in the past.

In January last year, he printed cards with a 1945 photo of victims of the Nagasaki bombing, inscribing the words "the fruit of war" in Italian on the card above his signature.

The photo, captured by American photographer Joe O'Donnell, showed a young boy standing ramrod straight carrying his dead younger brother on his back while waiting for his turn at a cremation site.

Since Pope Francis' election six years ago, he has made two trips to Asia, visiting the Philippines and Sri Lanka in 2014, followed by Myanmar and Bangladesh in 2017.

In Dhaka, he met with Rohingya refugees who fled from Myanmar following a brutal military crackdown, which UN investigators have said amounts to "genocide".

Referring to the Muslim minority group as "Rohingya", he asked for their forgiveness for their persecution -- his words sparking great controversy in neighbouring Myanmar, where they are reviled as so-called "Bengali" illegal immigrants.

Pope Francis on Tuesday returned to Rome after a weeklong visit to Africa, with stops in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius -- a prosperous island nation where he urged citizens to welcome migrants in search of a better life.

Pope Francis will travel to Thailand in November, the Vatican said Friday, in a visit to Asia that will sweep in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which were both decimated by atomic bombs in 1945.

Pope Francis will travel to Thailand in November, the Vatican said Friday, in a visit to Asia that will sweep in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which were both decimated by atomic bombs in 1945. It has been nearly four decades since a pontiff visited Thailand and Japan, both Buddhist-majority countries. The late Pope John Paul II went to Japan -- where Shinto and Buddhism are the main religions -- in 1981, and he travelled to Thailand three years later where he met with the late King Rama IX and the Queen Mother. The current pontiff will travel to Thailand from November 20-23, and then Japan to November 26, the Vatican said. In Bangkok, Pope Francis will "preside at religious ceremonies and pastoral visits to Catholic communities," said a press statement from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand. He would hold "two masses", added Monsignor Vissanu Thanya-anan of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand. The four-day papal visit will mark the 350th anniversary of the founding of the "Mission de Siam", which was first established by Pope Clement IX in 1669. Today, the 388,000-strong Christian community makes up an estimated 1 per cent of the population in Thailand, with the majority residing in the north and many within ethnic minority groups like the Jarai and the Akha. Embattled ethnic groups, like the Montagnards who fled religious persecution in neighbouring communist Vietnam, also reside in Thailand seeking asylum. Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, the Pope's second cousin who runs a Catholic girls' school in northeast Thailand, said his visit to a Buddhist-majority Thailand is meant as an outreach to other religions. "This visit shows his desire... to bring a message of peace," she told AFP, adding that she would be with her cousin during the Bangkok visit and hopes for some "private" time. A-bomb sites The Vatican also provided more details of a visit to Japan, which was announced in January. The Pope had wanted to work in the country as a missionary in his youth but the plan was abandoned following a lung operation. Japan is home to some 450,000 Catholics and 510,000 Protestants. "During the latter visit, the Holy Father will visit Tokyo, Nagasaki, and Hiroshima," said the statement, adding that an official schedule will be provided on a later date. Hiroshima and Nagasaki were decimated after the US dropped nuclear bombs at the end of World War II in 1945. More than 140,000 people were killed in Hiroshima, while the port city of Nagasaki suffered a death toll of 74,000. The Pope has referenced the bombings in the past. In January last year, he printed cards with a 1945 photo of victims of the Nagasaki bombing, inscribing the words "the fruit of war" in Italian on the card above his signature. The photo, captured by American photographer Joe O'Donnell, showed a young boy standing ramrod straight carrying his dead younger brother on his back while waiting for his turn at a cremation site. Since Pope Francis' election six years ago, he has made two trips to Asia, visiting the Philippines and Sri Lanka in 2014, followed by Myanmar and Bangladesh in 2017. In Dhaka, he met with Rohingya refugees who fled from Myanmar following a brutal military crackdown, which UN investigators have said amounts to "genocide". Referring to the Muslim minority group as "Rohingya", he asked for their forgiveness for their persecution -- his words sparking great controversy in neighbouring Myanmar, where they are reviled as so-called "Bengali" illegal immigrants. Pope Francis on Tuesday returned to Rome after a weeklong visit to Africa, with stops in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius -- a prosperous island nation where he urged citizens to welcome migrants in search of a better life.

Pope Francis to visit Thailand, Japan in November

A new storm brought rain and wind to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1300-still-missing-in-hurricane-hit-bahamas-officials-249303">hurricane-ravaged Bahamas</a> early Friday, with the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) warning it could turn into a tropical storm.

Early Friday, it was a tropical disturbance over the central Bahamas, packing winds of 30 mph&nbsp;and was expected to drop two to four inches of rain through Sunday, the NHC said.

There is an 80 per cent chance that it will turn into a stronger tropical depression or even a tropical storm named Humberto in the next day or so as it crawls at 6 mph (9 kph) across the Bahamas and takes aim at Florida, the NHC said.

A tropical storm warning was in effect for northwestern Bahamas, including the hurricane-hit Abacos and Grand Bahama, the NHC said.

The storm is expected to pick up speed as it moves northwest on Friday and could hit Florida on Saturday, it said.

A tropical storm watch was issued for portions of the coast of east-central Florida late Thursday and South Florida could see tropical-storm-force winds as early as Friday evening, the NHC said.

Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas on September&nbsp;1 as a Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record to hit land, packing top sustained winds of 185 miles per hour.

The tropical cyclone was not expected to bring anywhere near that level of devastation.

Watch:&nbsp;"Thousands are missing"- Resident of the Bahamas

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With 1,300 people still missing, according to the Bahamian government, relief services are focused on search and rescue as well as providing food, water and shelter.

Aid groups rushed shelter material to residents living in the shells of former homes.

"We're seeing plastic tarps go out all over the islands, and that's extremely important because now you've got another tropical storm coming," said Ken Isaacs, vice president of programs for US&nbsp;relief organization Samaritan's Purse.

The prime minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Minnis, on Wednesday said the official death toll stood at 50 but that it was expected to rise.

Minnis said there were problems coordinating aid due to the level of devastation and he was trying to remove "bureaucratic roadblocks."

Former prime minister Hubert Ingraham said he believed "hundreds" were dead on Abaco "and significant numbers on Grand Bahama," the Nassau Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday.

Officials have erected large tents in Nassau to house those made homeless by Dorian and plan to erect tent cities on Abaco to shelter up to 4,000 people.

A new storm brought rain and wind to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas early Friday, with the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) warning it could turn into a tropical storm.

A new storm brought rain and wind to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas early Friday, with the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) warning it could turn into a tropical storm. Early Friday, it was a tropical disturbance over the central Bahamas, packing winds of 30 mph and was expected to drop two to four inches of rain through Sunday, the NHC said. There is an 80 per cent chance that it will turn into a stronger tropical depression or even a tropical storm named Humberto in the next day or so as it crawls at 6 mph (9 kph) across the Bahamas and takes aim at Florida, the NHC said. A tropical storm warning was in effect for northwestern Bahamas, including the hurricane-hit Abacos and Grand Bahama, the NHC said. The storm is expected to pick up speed as it moves northwest on Friday and could hit Florida on Saturday, it said. A tropical storm watch was issued for portions of the coast of east-central Florida late Thursday and South Florida could see tropical-storm-force winds as early as Friday evening, the NHC said. Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas on September 1 as a Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record to hit land, packing top sustained winds of 185 miles per hour. The tropical cyclone was not expected to bring anywhere near that level of devastation. Watch: "Thousands are missing"- Resident of the Bahamas With 1,300 people still missing, according to the Bahamian government, relief services are focused on search and rescue as well as providing food, water and shelter. Aid groups rushed shelter material to residents living in the shells of former homes. "We're seeing plastic tarps go out all over the islands, and that's extremely important because now you've got another tropical storm coming," said Ken Isaacs, vice president of programs for US relief organization Samaritan's Purse. The prime minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Minnis, on Wednesday said the official death toll stood at 50 but that it was expected to rise. Minnis said there were problems coordinating aid due to the level of devastation and he was trying to remove "bureaucratic roadblocks." Former prime minister Hubert Ingraham said he believed "hundreds" were dead on Abaco "and significant numbers on Grand Bahama," the Nassau Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday. Officials have erected large tents in Nassau to house those made homeless by Dorian and plan to erect tent cities on Abaco to shelter up to 4,000 people.

New storm hits hurricane-ravaged Bahamas, could become tropical storm

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said that people have to be made equal partners in the development process for any democracy to be successful.

Interacting with the officers of 2017 batch of Indian Administrative Services (IAS), he called for streamlining service delivery by providing people-centric, transparent and effective governance at all levels and stressed upon the need to eliminate unnecessary rules and regulations and to simplify processes.

He asked the officers to interact with people on a regular basis and to be receptive to their problems. Naidu also urged them to spend a lion's share of their time in the field as real education comes from there.

He asked the officers to take the lead in translating "Swarajya" to "Surajya" by providing corruption-free, citizen-centric and business-friendly governance and to ensure that fruits of development reach all citizens to cause a perceptible improvement in their quality of life.

The Vice President also advised bureaucrats to ensure that legislative intent was translated into effective implementation and also to make full use of information technology to reach out to the intended beneficiaries.

He asked the officers to adopt a more empathetic, responsive and inclusive approach and urged them to take the effort to understand the problems faced by the common man and also to make transparency and accountability their guiding principles

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said that people have to be made equal partners in the development process for any democracy to be successful. Interacting with the officers of 2017 batch of Indian Administrative Services (IAS), he called for streamlining service delivery by providing people-centric, transparent and effective governance at all levels and stressed upon the need to eliminate unnecessary rules and regulations and to simplify processes.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said that people have to be made equal partners in the development process for any democracy to be successful. Interacting with the officers of 2017 batch of Indian Administrative Services (IAS), he called for streamlining service delivery by providing people-centric, transparent and effective governance at all levels and stressed upon the need to eliminate unnecessary rules and regulations and to simplify processes. He asked the officers to interact with people on a regular basis and to be receptive to their problems. Naidu also urged them to spend a lion's share of their time in the field as real education comes from there. He asked the officers to take the lead in translating "Swarajya" to "Surajya" by providing corruption-free, citizen-centric and business-friendly governance and to ensure that fruits of development reach all citizens to cause a perceptible improvement in their quality of life. The Vice President also advised bureaucrats to ensure that legislative intent was translated into effective implementation and also to make full use of information technology to reach out to the intended beneficiaries. He asked the officers to adopt a more empathetic, responsive and inclusive approach and urged them to take the effort to understand the problems faced by the common man and also to make transparency and accountability their guiding principles

Make people equal partners in development process: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to IAS officers

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