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PM Modi To Address Silver Jubilee Celebrations Of TRAI On May 17
On May 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at a function commemorating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) silver anniversary. Modi will give his speech through video conferencing at 11 a.m. In addition, the Prime Minister will issue a commemorative postal stamp.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, formed TRAI in 1997.
During the session, Modi will also unveil a 5G Test Bed, which was constructed as a multi-institute collaboration initiative lead by IIT Madras. IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology were among the other institutions involved in the research (CEWiT).
Water Supply To Be Hit In Delhi From May 17
In the face of rising temperatures, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said on Monday that the capital's water supply will be disrupted beginning Tuesday. According to authorities, the Yamuna has "almost dried up," reducing output capacity at Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla water treatment plants.
"Due to depletion of pond level of Yamuna at Wazirabad Water Works 669.40 feet against the normal level of 674.50 feet and reduction in the release of raw water by Haryana in river Yamuna, water production has been affected from Water Treatment Plants at Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla. Water supply shall be affected since the morning of 17.05.2022 & till the pond level improves to normal," the DJB said in a statement.
Indian Embassy In Ukraine To Resume Operation Out Of Kyiv From May 17
India stated on Friday that its embassy in Ukraine will reopen on May 17 in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. Since mid-March, the embassy has been temporarily based in Warsaw, Poland.
“The Indian Embassy in Ukraine, which was temporarily operating out of Warsaw (Poland), would be resuming its operation in Kyiv with effect from May 17,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.
It said the embassy was temporarily relocated to Warsaw on March 13.
Breaking News LIVE: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Addresses Cannes Film Festival
#BREAKING Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Cannes Film Festival pic.twitter.com/aAoRp2h5Qb
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 17, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At Atlantis Banquet Hall In Delhi, Fire Tenders Rushed To Spot
Delhi | Fire breaks out in Atlantis Banquet Hall at GT Karnal Road. 12 fire tenders have rushed to the spot. The process of extinguishing the fire is underway. Further details awaited: Delhi Fire Service pic.twitter.com/dIXGhy6j5F
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Naveen Srivastava Appointed As Indian Envoy To Nepal, Says MEA
Naveen Srivastava, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) pic.twitter.com/Ichic8IOHV
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Gujarat's Bharuch, Six Injured
At least six workers were injured after a major fire broke out in a chemical factory at Dahej in Gujarat's Bharuch district on Tuesday, police said.
The fire broke out at Bharat Rasayan's unit and rescue operation was underway, said Superintendent of Police Leena Patil. Six workers have been taken to a hospital in Bharuch city, she added. (PTI)
Breaking News LIVE: Congress General Secretaries, State Incharges Hold Meeting On 'Chintan Shivir' Declaration
An informal meeting of the AICC GS & ICs was held today at AICC office to discuss the execution part of the historic Udaipur Declaration.
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) May 17, 2022
A follow up meeting will be held tomorrow also.
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