Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people on the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said, Lord Hanuman is a symbol of strength, courage and restraint. He prayed that everyone's life always be filled with strength, intelligence and knowledge by the grace of Pawanputra.

Government will launch e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility at one lakh centers today on the occasion of 4th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness. In a tweet, Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said, now the common citizens will also be able to take advice from the big doctors of the country.

He said, government is strengthening primary healthcare network with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre. More than one lakh 17 thousand Health and Wellness Centre have been operationalized in the country so far. 

Against the backdrop of growing ties between India and France, the 20th edition of India-France Joint Staff talks concluded in Paris on Wednesday. The two-day talks focused on new initiatives in bilateral defence cooperation and strengthening defence engagements, the government said on Thursday.

The India-France Joint Staff talks is a forum established to enhance defence cooperation between the nations through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate super-speciality hospital in Gujarat's Bhuj today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation K. K. Patel Super Specialty Hospital in Bhuj, Gujarat today at 11 AM through video conferencing. The hospital has been built by Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj, Bhuj. hospital.This 200 bedded hospital will significantly augment health infrastructure in Kutch. It provides super speciality services such as Interventional Cardiology (Cathlab), Cardiothoracic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Nephrology, Urology, Nuclear Medicine, Neuro Surgery, Joint Replacement and other supportive services like laboratory, radiology etc," PMO said.Further, the PMO said that the hospital makes medical super speciality services easily accessible for the people of the region, at an affordable price.

Selected applicants include 7 foreign groups; second edition of PLI scheme likely for garment makers
The government has selected a total of 61 applicants under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, to promote production of man made fibre (MMF) fabrics & apparels and technical textiles, with a proposed investment of ₹19,077 crore.

The mineral production has recorded 13.2 percent cumulative growth during April to February in the last financial year. Coal Ministry said, the index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of February this year was 4.5 percent higher as compared to February last year.

The production level of important minerals in February this year were - Coal 795 lakh tonnes, Lignite 47 larkh tonnes, Petroleum (crude) 23 lakh tonnes, Chromite 373 thousand tonnes and Gold 125 kilogram.

Today is Good Friday. It is observed to commemorate the day of the crucifixion of Jesus. On this day Jesus Christ sacrificed his life out of love for everyone and while suffering for the sins of humanity. On the occasion of Good Friday, people wish one another strength and happiness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remembered the courage and sacrifices of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, his ideals of service and brotherhood are the guiding light for several people.

AIR correspondent reports that Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on Poila Boishakh and Vishu. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, this special occasion manifests the outstanding Bengali culture. He hoped that the coming years brings with it joy, peace and prosperity. 

Mr. Modi has greeted on the special occasion of Vishu, especially to the Malayalis settled across the world. In a tweet, Mr Modi prayed for a year filled with utmost happiness and good health.

Government will launch e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility at one lakh centers tomorrow on the occasion of 4th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness. In a tweet, Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said, now the common citizens will also be able to take advice from the big doctors of the country. He said, government is strengthening the primary healthcare network with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre.

More than one lakh 17 thousand Health and Wellness Centre have been operationalized in the country so far. 

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat at a function in New Delhi. The annual award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Naidu lauded the efforts of the recipients and said that both Dr. Bhushan Kumar and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust have been working diligently to raise awareness about leprosy and in providing care to those afflicted with it.  

The Vice President also called for intensified efforts for early detection of leprosy cases, equitable access to appropriate treatment and integrated leprosy services. Mr. Naidu urged the people and civil society organizations to join the campaign to eradicate leprosy. He said, there should be social mobilization in support of this noble cause. He also wanted Gram Sabhas to include leprosy eradication in their programmes.