1. Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa launched first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
The first phase of Chennai Metro Rail service was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km elevated stretch. It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.
The whole project is implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project was approved by then Congress-led UPA government in 2009.
With launching of this Metro service, Chennai became seventh city in India to have metro service including Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Highlights of the first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
• The 10-km overhead stretch, from Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north, will be covered in 18 minutes.
• The metro will bear four coaches with a capacity of 1276 passengers.
• It will cover seven stations in the stretch- Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal.
• The two corridors of Phase-1 of Chennai Metro Rail cost 16500 rupees to the state and will cover a 45-km stretch in the city.
• Designed as half underground and the rest elevated, corridor 1 is between Washermanpet and the airport. While, corridor 2 is from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount and is likely to be ready by the 2015 end.
2. China to hold 30.34% stake in AIIB
China will hold a 30.34 per cent stake in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Finance Ministry said on Monday, making Beijing the largest shareholder in a multilateral institution that will project the country's growing soft power.
China will have 26.06 per cent of the voting rights in the bank, a Chinese-led development bank that will rival institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Countries defined as "within the region" will hold a 75 per cent stake in the bank, the ministry said in a statement on its website, as delegates from 57 countries gathered in Beijing to witness the signing of the articles of agreement for the bank.
Fifty countries signed the agreement, the ministry said, as the remaining seven - Denmark, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Holland and South Africa and Thailand - had not yet won domestic approval.
India will have the second-largest share in the bank, followed by Russia, Germany and South Korea based on their capital subscriptions, according to the statement.
The AIIB's authorised capital stock would be $100 billion, which would be divided into shares that have a value of $100,000.
3. Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Michelle Li of Canada won the men's and women’s singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament respectively.
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-17 25-23.
This was second back to back title for the former World Number One following an eight-month doping ban. On 22 June 2015, he won the US Open.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
The women's doubles title was won by Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa. They defeated Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015
4. Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015. In the final played at Calgary, the third seeded Indian pair defeated top Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
This was first title of the 2015 season for Gutta and Ponappa.
Other Results
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
5. Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji written by Abdul Kalam
Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari
Book titled Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji authored by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari was released on 15 June 2015.
In Transcendence, the authors Dr Kalam and Arun Tiwari have mapped a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership. His candid vignettes (literature) from life on the centre stage of Indian technology and societal missions, Indian politics and world affairs are interwoven with revelations of a profound connection with Swamiji.
6. Nadia district won the UN Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation
The district administration of Nadia, West Bengal was conferred with the United Nations Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation in the district.
The award was presented by acting Secretary General of the UN Lenni Montiel along with Head UN Women Stefani Senese to District Magistrate of Nadia and Sabhapati of Nadia Zilla Parishad on conclusion of United Nations Day Celebrations 2015 held at Medellin, Columbia.
Nadia district could achieve this feat due to its collaborative effort with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Bank aimed at construction of toilets across the district.
Till October 2013, half of the district’s population was defecating in open spaces. However, the situation was improved under the Sabar Souchagar (Toilets for All) programme that was launched on 2 October 2013 by the district administration.
Under this programme, around 356000 toilets were built that resulted in decline in the number of people continuing with the practice to meager 0.2 percent.Earlier, on 30 April 2015, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared Nadia as the first open defecation-free (ODF) district in India and launched Mission Nirmal Bangla (MNB) aimed at making the state open defecation free.
She also declared 30 April as Nirmal Bangla Diwas, to be observed across the state, to mark the occasion.
7. President conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar
President Pranab Mukharjee conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar, Chairman of Sakal Media Group (SMG) at Balgandharva Auditorium in Pune.
Pawar is the 27th recipient of the Punyabhushan award and his name was selected for the award by a committee led by scientist Raghunath Mashelkar. Besides, President also felicitated five veteran freedom fighters in the function.
Punyabhushan Award
The Punyabhushan (Pride of Pune) award constituted by Tridal, Pune is annually announced by the Punyabhushan Foundation on 23 March with a view to commemorate the memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
It is awarded to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports in the city of Pune Maharashtra, India. The award carries a memento and cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
26th Punyabhushan Award was presented to Dr Cyrus Poonawalla for his contribution to the field of Medicine & Research.
8. Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
Private insurer Bajaj Allianz launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme for orange crops in Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra. This index-based insurance policy will cover losses incurred by orange fruit-growing farmers due to deviation in weather conditions.
The losses will be assessed on the basis of pre-defined and government-approved term sheets and actual weather data received from an approved automatic weather station installed in each block of these districts.
Farmers who have taken loan through the kissan credit card (KCC) will automatically get insured under this scheme by their banks, while those who don’t have KCC but savings accounts need to visit the bank branches and authorize the banks to enroll them in the scheme.
The company also launched a campaign to create awareness about the scheme in these three districts. As part of the awareness campaign, a van will travel for 10 days in the orange-growing belt of Katol, Narkheda and Kalmeshwar and educate farmers. It will also use radio, hoardings, street plays mediums.
The company identified the need to offer the product in these areas looking at the volumes of the produce and how unfavourable weather conditions had an impact on produce. It will mitigate the losses incurred and ensure that farmers do not lose out on their income because of uncertainties of nature.
The first phase of Chennai Metro Rail service was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km elevated stretch. It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.The whole project is implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project was approved by then Congress-led UPA government in 2009.
With launching of this Metro service, Chennai became seventh city in India to have metro service including Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Highlights of the first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
• The 10-km overhead stretch, from Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north, will be covered in 18 minutes.
• The metro will bear four coaches with a capacity of 1276 passengers.
• It will cover seven stations in the stretch- Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal.
• The two corridors of Phase-1 of Chennai Metro Rail cost 16500 rupees to the state and will cover a 45-km stretch in the city.
• Designed as half underground and the rest elevated, corridor 1 is between Washermanpet and the airport. While, corridor 2 is from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount and is likely to be ready by the 2015 end.
2. China to hold 30.34% stake in AIIB
China will hold a 30.34 per cent stake in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Finance Ministry said on Monday, making Beijing the largest shareholder in a multilateral institution that will project the country's growing soft power.
China will have 26.06 per cent of the voting rights in the bank, a Chinese-led development bank that will rival institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Countries defined as "within the region" will hold a 75 per cent stake in the bank, the ministry said in a statement on its website, as delegates from 57 countries gathered in Beijing to witness the signing of the articles of agreement for the bank.
Fifty countries signed the agreement, the ministry said, as the remaining seven - Denmark, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Holland and South Africa and Thailand - had not yet won domestic approval.
India will have the second-largest share in the bank, followed by Russia, Germany and South Korea based on their capital subscriptions, according to the statement.
The AIIB's authorised capital stock would be $100 billion, which would be divided into shares that have a value of $100,000.
3. Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Michelle Li of Canada won the men's and women’s singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament respectively.
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-17 25-23.
This was second back to back title for the former World Number One following an eight-month doping ban. On 22 June 2015, he won the US Open.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
The women's doubles title was won by Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa. They defeated Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015
4. Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015. In the final played at Calgary, the third seeded Indian pair defeated top Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
This was first title of the 2015 season for Gutta and Ponappa.
Other Results
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
5. Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji written by Abdul Kalam
Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari
Book titled Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji authored by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari was released on 15 June 2015.
In Transcendence, the authors Dr Kalam and Arun Tiwari have mapped a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership. His candid vignettes (literature) from life on the centre stage of Indian technology and societal missions, Indian politics and world affairs are interwoven with revelations of a profound connection with Swamiji.
6. Nadia district won the UN Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation
The district administration of Nadia, West Bengal was conferred with the United Nations Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation in the district.
The award was presented by acting Secretary General of the UN Lenni Montiel along with Head UN Women Stefani Senese to District Magistrate of Nadia and Sabhapati of Nadia Zilla Parishad on conclusion of United Nations Day Celebrations 2015 held at Medellin, Columbia.
Nadia district could achieve this feat due to its collaborative effort with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Bank aimed at construction of toilets across the district.
Till October 2013, half of the district’s population was defecating in open spaces. However, the situation was improved under the Sabar Souchagar (Toilets for All) programme that was launched on 2 October 2013 by the district administration.
Under this programme, around 356000 toilets were built that resulted in decline in the number of people continuing with the practice to meager 0.2 percent.Earlier, on 30 April 2015, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared Nadia as the first open defecation-free (ODF) district in India and launched Mission Nirmal Bangla (MNB) aimed at making the state open defecation free.
She also declared 30 April as Nirmal Bangla Diwas, to be observed across the state, to mark the occasion.
7. President conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar
President Pranab Mukharjee conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar, Chairman of Sakal Media Group (SMG) at Balgandharva Auditorium in Pune.
Pawar is the 27th recipient of the Punyabhushan award and his name was selected for the award by a committee led by scientist Raghunath Mashelkar. Besides, President also felicitated five veteran freedom fighters in the function.
Punyabhushan Award
The Punyabhushan (Pride of Pune) award constituted by Tridal, Pune is annually announced by the Punyabhushan Foundation on 23 March with a view to commemorate the memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
It is awarded to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports in the city of Pune Maharashtra, India. The award carries a memento and cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
26th Punyabhushan Award was presented to Dr Cyrus Poonawalla for his contribution to the field of Medicine & Research.
8. Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
Private insurer Bajaj Allianz launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme for orange crops in Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra. This index-based insurance policy will cover losses incurred by orange fruit-growing farmers due to deviation in weather conditions.
The losses will be assessed on the basis of pre-defined and government-approved term sheets and actual weather data received from an approved automatic weather station installed in each block of these districts.
Farmers who have taken loan through the kissan credit card (KCC) will automatically get insured under this scheme by their banks, while those who don’t have KCC but savings accounts need to visit the bank branches and authorize the banks to enroll them in the scheme.
The company also launched a campaign to create awareness about the scheme in these three districts. As part of the awareness campaign, a van will travel for 10 days in the orange-growing belt of Katol, Narkheda and Kalmeshwar and educate farmers. It will also use radio, hoardings, street plays mediums.
The company identified the need to offer the product in these areas looking at the volumes of the produce and how unfavourable weather conditions had an impact on produce. It will mitigate the losses incurred and ensure that farmers do not lose out on their income because of uncertainties of nature.
1. Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa launched first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
The first phase of Chennai Metro Rail service was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km elevated stretch. It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.
The whole project is implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project was approved by then Congress-led UPA government in 2009.
With launching of this Metro service, Chennai became seventh city in India to have metro service including Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Highlights of the first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
• The 10-km overhead stretch, from Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north, will be covered in 18 minutes.
• The metro will bear four coaches with a capacity of 1276 passengers.
• It will cover seven stations in the stretch- Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal.
• The two corridors of Phase-1 of Chennai Metro Rail cost 16500 rupees to the state and will cover a 45-km stretch in the city.
• Designed as half underground and the rest elevated, corridor 1 is between Washermanpet and the airport. While, corridor 2 is from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount and is likely to be ready by the 2015 end.
2. China to hold 30.34% stake in AIIB
China will hold a 30.34 per cent stake in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Finance Ministry said on Monday, making Beijing the largest shareholder in a multilateral institution that will project the country's growing soft power.
China will have 26.06 per cent of the voting rights in the bank, a Chinese-led development bank that will rival institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Countries defined as "within the region" will hold a 75 per cent stake in the bank, the ministry said in a statement on its website, as delegates from 57 countries gathered in Beijing to witness the signing of the articles of agreement for the bank.
Fifty countries signed the agreement, the ministry said, as the remaining seven - Denmark, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Holland and South Africa and Thailand - had not yet won domestic approval.
India will have the second-largest share in the bank, followed by Russia, Germany and South Korea based on their capital subscriptions, according to the statement.
The AIIB's authorised capital stock would be $100 billion, which would be divided into shares that have a value of $100,000.
3. Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Michelle Li of Canada won the men's and women’s singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament respectively.
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-17 25-23.
This was second back to back title for the former World Number One following an eight-month doping ban. On 22 June 2015, he won the US Open.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
The women's doubles title was won by Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa. They defeated Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015
4. Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015. In the final played at Calgary, the third seeded Indian pair defeated top Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
This was first title of the 2015 season for Gutta and Ponappa.
Other Results
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
5. Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji written by Abdul Kalam
Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari
Book titled Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji authored by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari was released on 15 June 2015.
In Transcendence, the authors Dr Kalam and Arun Tiwari have mapped a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership. His candid vignettes (literature) from life on the centre stage of Indian technology and societal missions, Indian politics and world affairs are interwoven with revelations of a profound connection with Swamiji.
6. Nadia district won the UN Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation
The district administration of Nadia, West Bengal was conferred with the United Nations Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation in the district.
The award was presented by acting Secretary General of the UN Lenni Montiel along with Head UN Women Stefani Senese to District Magistrate of Nadia and Sabhapati of Nadia Zilla Parishad on conclusion of United Nations Day Celebrations 2015 held at Medellin, Columbia.
Nadia district could achieve this feat due to its collaborative effort with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Bank aimed at construction of toilets across the district.
Till October 2013, half of the district’s population was defecating in open spaces. However, the situation was improved under the Sabar Souchagar (Toilets for All) programme that was launched on 2 October 2013 by the district administration.
Under this programme, around 356000 toilets were built that resulted in decline in the number of people continuing with the practice to meager 0.2 percent.Earlier, on 30 April 2015, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared Nadia as the first open defecation-free (ODF) district in India and launched Mission Nirmal Bangla (MNB) aimed at making the state open defecation free.
She also declared 30 April as Nirmal Bangla Diwas, to be observed across the state, to mark the occasion.
7. President conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar
President Pranab Mukharjee conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar, Chairman of Sakal Media Group (SMG) at Balgandharva Auditorium in Pune.
Pawar is the 27th recipient of the Punyabhushan award and his name was selected for the award by a committee led by scientist Raghunath Mashelkar. Besides, President also felicitated five veteran freedom fighters in the function.
Punyabhushan Award
The Punyabhushan (Pride of Pune) award constituted by Tridal, Pune is annually announced by the Punyabhushan Foundation on 23 March with a view to commemorate the memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
It is awarded to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports in the city of Pune Maharashtra, India. The award carries a memento and cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
26th Punyabhushan Award was presented to Dr Cyrus Poonawalla for his contribution to the field of Medicine & Research.
8. Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
Private insurer Bajaj Allianz launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme for orange crops in Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra. This index-based insurance policy will cover losses incurred by orange fruit-growing farmers due to deviation in weather conditions.
The losses will be assessed on the basis of pre-defined and government-approved term sheets and actual weather data received from an approved automatic weather station installed in each block of these districts.
Farmers who have taken loan through the kissan credit card (KCC) will automatically get insured under this scheme by their banks, while those who don’t have KCC but savings accounts need to visit the bank branches and authorize the banks to enroll them in the scheme.
The company also launched a campaign to create awareness about the scheme in these three districts. As part of the awareness campaign, a van will travel for 10 days in the orange-growing belt of Katol, Narkheda and Kalmeshwar and educate farmers. It will also use radio, hoardings, street plays mediums.
The company identified the need to offer the product in these areas looking at the volumes of the produce and how unfavourable weather conditions had an impact on produce. It will mitigate the losses incurred and ensure that farmers do not lose out on their income because of uncertainties of nature.
The first phase of Chennai Metro Rail service was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km elevated stretch. It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.The whole project is implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project was approved by then Congress-led UPA government in 2009.
With launching of this Metro service, Chennai became seventh city in India to have metro service including Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Highlights of the first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
• The 10-km overhead stretch, from Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north, will be covered in 18 minutes.
• The metro will bear four coaches with a capacity of 1276 passengers.
• It will cover seven stations in the stretch- Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal.
• The two corridors of Phase-1 of Chennai Metro Rail cost 16500 rupees to the state and will cover a 45-km stretch in the city.
• Designed as half underground and the rest elevated, corridor 1 is between Washermanpet and the airport. While, corridor 2 is from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount and is likely to be ready by the 2015 end.
2. China to hold 30.34% stake in AIIB
China will hold a 30.34 per cent stake in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Finance Ministry said on Monday, making Beijing the largest shareholder in a multilateral institution that will project the country's growing soft power.
China will have 26.06 per cent of the voting rights in the bank, a Chinese-led development bank that will rival institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Countries defined as "within the region" will hold a 75 per cent stake in the bank, the ministry said in a statement on its website, as delegates from 57 countries gathered in Beijing to witness the signing of the articles of agreement for the bank.
Fifty countries signed the agreement, the ministry said, as the remaining seven - Denmark, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Holland and South Africa and Thailand - had not yet won domestic approval.
India will have the second-largest share in the bank, followed by Russia, Germany and South Korea based on their capital subscriptions, according to the statement.
The AIIB's authorised capital stock would be $100 billion, which would be divided into shares that have a value of $100,000.
3. Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Michelle Li of Canada won the men's and women’s singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament respectively.
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-17 25-23.
This was second back to back title for the former World Number One following an eight-month doping ban. On 22 June 2015, he won the US Open.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
The women's doubles title was won by Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa. They defeated Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015
4. Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015. In the final played at Calgary, the third seeded Indian pair defeated top Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.
This was first title of the 2015 season for Gutta and Ponappa.
Other Results
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
5. Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji written by Abdul Kalam
Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari
Book titled Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji authored by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari was released on 15 June 2015.
In Transcendence, the authors Dr Kalam and Arun Tiwari have mapped a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership. His candid vignettes (literature) from life on the centre stage of Indian technology and societal missions, Indian politics and world affairs are interwoven with revelations of a profound connection with Swamiji.
6. Nadia district won the UN Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation
The district administration of Nadia, West Bengal was conferred with the United Nations Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation in the district.
The award was presented by acting Secretary General of the UN Lenni Montiel along with Head UN Women Stefani Senese to District Magistrate of Nadia and Sabhapati of Nadia Zilla Parishad on conclusion of United Nations Day Celebrations 2015 held at Medellin, Columbia.
Nadia district could achieve this feat due to its collaborative effort with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Bank aimed at construction of toilets across the district.
Till October 2013, half of the district’s population was defecating in open spaces. However, the situation was improved under the Sabar Souchagar (Toilets for All) programme that was launched on 2 October 2013 by the district administration.
Under this programme, around 356000 toilets were built that resulted in decline in the number of people continuing with the practice to meager 0.2 percent.Earlier, on 30 April 2015, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared Nadia as the first open defecation-free (ODF) district in India and launched Mission Nirmal Bangla (MNB) aimed at making the state open defecation free.
She also declared 30 April as Nirmal Bangla Diwas, to be observed across the state, to mark the occasion.
7. President conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar
President Pranab Mukharjee conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar, Chairman of Sakal Media Group (SMG) at Balgandharva Auditorium in Pune.
Pawar is the 27th recipient of the Punyabhushan award and his name was selected for the award by a committee led by scientist Raghunath Mashelkar. Besides, President also felicitated five veteran freedom fighters in the function.
Punyabhushan Award
The Punyabhushan (Pride of Pune) award constituted by Tridal, Pune is annually announced by the Punyabhushan Foundation on 23 March with a view to commemorate the memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
It is awarded to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports in the city of Pune Maharashtra, India. The award carries a memento and cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
26th Punyabhushan Award was presented to Dr Cyrus Poonawalla for his contribution to the field of Medicine & Research.
8. Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
Private insurer Bajaj Allianz launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme for orange crops in Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra. This index-based insurance policy will cover losses incurred by orange fruit-growing farmers due to deviation in weather conditions.
The losses will be assessed on the basis of pre-defined and government-approved term sheets and actual weather data received from an approved automatic weather station installed in each block of these districts.
Farmers who have taken loan through the kissan credit card (KCC) will automatically get insured under this scheme by their banks, while those who don’t have KCC but savings accounts need to visit the bank branches and authorize the banks to enroll them in the scheme.
The company also launched a campaign to create awareness about the scheme in these three districts. As part of the awareness campaign, a van will travel for 10 days in the orange-growing belt of Katol, Narkheda and Kalmeshwar and educate farmers. It will also use radio, hoardings, street plays mediums.
The company identified the need to offer the product in these areas looking at the volumes of the produce and how unfavourable weather conditions had an impact on produce. It will mitigate the losses incurred and ensure that farmers do not lose out on their income because of uncertainties of nature.
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