PM Modi hails scientists, innovators for contribution in combating COVID-19
The Hindu
National Technology Day marks the anniversary of the underground nuclear tests conducted in Rajasthan’s Pokhran in 1998
On the National Technology Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 11 said that in any challenging situation, the country’s scientists and innovators have always risen to the occasion and over the last year have worked industriously to fight COVID-19. The National Technology Day marks the anniversary of the underground nuclear tests conducted in Rajasthan’s Pokhran in 1998. The day celebrates the achievements and contributions of Indians to science and technology.The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.