Kerala Affairs
Steps to attract NRI deposits on way: Kerala minister V N Vasavan
Kerala Bankwill soon start accepting deposits from NRIs, said minister for cooperation and registration V N Vasavan on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Vasavan said the government is also considering linking the bank to the local self-government institutions too.
The aim is to make it to the number one position in the state. Currently, the bank occupies second position, he said.
In order to achieve this, various loan and deposit schemes will be launched.
He said the will strongly oppose acts like the SARFAESI Act. As part of the modernization process all the Cooperative banks will be linked to a single Network.
National and International Affairs
Delivered nearly 14,500 tonnes of medical oxygen to various states so far: Railways
The Railways has delivered nearly 14,500 tonnes of liquid medical Oxygen in over 884tankerstovarious statessince it started its operation, the national transporter said.
So far, 224 ‘Oxygen Express’trainshave completed their journey and brought relief to various states, while eight others, loaded with over 563 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in 35 tankers, are currently on their way.
Relief by ‘Oxygen Express’ trains has reached 13 states — Uttarakhand, Karnataka,Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Nadu,Haryana, Telangana, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.