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19 - 25 August 2019 Jakarta INDIA's LATEST NEWS Embassy of India 19 - 25 August 2019 Jakarta INDIA'S LATEST NEWS NEWS MISSION'S ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT PM Modi Honoured with UAEs Highest Civilian Award ‘Order Of Zayed’. PM Modi conferred King Hamad Order of the Renaissance by Bahrain. BWFWorld Championships 2019: PV Sindhu became 1st Indian to win gold. CULTURE & CULINARY TRAVEL TO INDIA ‘SARAL’- State Rooftop Bhang Peda Recipe Welcome Monsoons In 2019 Solar Attractiveness Index launched by Power Minister. Bharatcraftportal: Government to launch e-commerce marketing platform. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 1 PM MODI HONOURED WITH UAES HIGHEST CIVILIAN AWARD ‘ORDER OF ZAYED’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, on 24 August in recognition of his pivotal role in building the strategic relationship between the two countries. The award has earlier been bestowed on several world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping.PM Modi thanked the UAE government for the honour and dedicated the award to the skills and abilities of 1.3 billion Indians. The award was conferred on Modi by the Abu Dhabi crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Source- Businesstoday PM MODI CONFERRED KING HAMAD ORDER OF THE RENAISSANCE BY BAHRAIN Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the key Gulf nation. PM Modi, the first Indian prime minister to visit Bahrain, received the honour on 24 August night when he called on the King of Bahrain. The King bestowed Bahrain Order — First Class on Prime Minister Modi in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the official Bahrain News Agency reported. Prime Minister Modi in his acceptance speech, said that he felt very honoured and fortunate to be awarded The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance by Bahrain. “I am equally honoured by Your Majesty’s friendship for me and for my country,” he said. Source- The Hindu BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019: PV SINDHU BECAME 1ST INDIAN TO WIN GOLD P V Sindhu on 25 August became the first Indian to win badminton World Championships gold by beating familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a lop-sided final. The Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes. Two years after being robbed of the gold by Okuhara in an epic 110-minute final at Glasgow that went down as one of the greatest battles in badminton history, Sindhu finally exorcised the ghost of that heart-wrenching loss with a completely dominating win over the same opponent. Source- The Hindu : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 2 ‘SARAL’- STATE ROOFTOP SOLAR ATTRACTIVENESS INDEX LAUNCHED BY POWER MINISTER The Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, RK Singh launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index-SARAL on 21 August 2019. The State of Karnataka has been placed at the first rank in the Index that evaluates Indian states based on their attractiveness for rooftop development. Telangana, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have got 2nd, 3rd and 4th rank respectively. Launching the Index, RK Singh said that it would incentivise rooftop solar by creating healthy competition among the States. He encouraged all States to adopt the best practices being followed by top ranking States. SARAL has been designed collaboratively by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Ernst & Young (EY). It was launched during the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities. SARAL currently captures five key aspects - i. robustness of policy framework, ii. implementation environment, iii. investment climate, iv. consumer experience and v. business ecosystem. Source- Business Standard BHARATCRAFT PORTAL: GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH E-COMMERCE MARKETING PLATFORM Union minister Nitin Gadkari on 22 August said the government's plan to launch Bharatcraft portal, an e-commerce marketing platform, has the potential to achieve revenues of around Rs 10 lakh crore in the 2-3 years."The Bharatcraft portal, which will be on the lines of Alibaba and Amazon, will provide a platform for MSMEs to market and sell their products and in turn boost the sector," Gadkari said.Speaking at 200th listing of an MSME company 'Wonder Fibromats' on NSE EMERGE, Gadkari said, "We want to give a boost to the MSME sector which is currently contributing nearly 29 per cent to the manufacturing segment and 40 per cent to the exports."The MSME sector has the potential to generate additional employment of 5 crore in the next five years. The government has set a target to increase the contribution of MSMEs in the manufacturing sector to 50 per cent in the next five years, he added. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 3 MISSION ACTIVITIES : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 4 MISSION ACTIVITIES : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 5 FLAVOR'S OF INDIA BHANG PEDA RECIPE Chef: Kamlesh Rawat Recipe How to Bhang Peda Recipe : Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Heat ghee in a frying pan, add the mawa and sugar. Cook Time: 30 mins Knead till the sugar is mixed completely. Total Cook Time: 40 mins Add the bhang powder along with pistachios and put Difficulty Level: Easy aside this mixture to cool down. When it is cold enough, make coin shaped peda of the Ingredients Of Bhang Peda : mixture. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. 2 Tbsp bhang powder About Bhang Peda Recipe: 1 cup mawa 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp pistachios The festival of Holi is just around the corner and you must 1/2 cup ghee be gearing up to have the best Holi party, complete with mouth-watering delicacies such as gujiyas, dahi vada, chaat along with what seems to be inevitable, Bhang Peda. Here is a recipe of a fun Indian sweet that should completely be out of reach for kids. Bhang powder cooked with nuts, mawa and ghee, cooled and made into sweet balls of peda, that would add the extra fun to your holi party. Ingredients Of Bhang Peda Source : food.ndtv : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 6 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt \ WELCOME MONSO ONS IN 2019 16. Kinnaur: Trek To Satiate The Thirst Of Adventure The saying – “Do not judge a book by its cover,” applies very well to the magical place of Kinnaur which is one of the most famous places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Though this place is small in 0terms of its area and population, it encompasses breathtaking vistas and adventures which makes it one of the best places to visit in August in India. 17. Darjeeling: Surround Yourself With The Luxuriant Foliage Set near the foothills of Himalayas, Darjeeling is one of the best hill stations in India.Located in the heart of West Bengal, Darjeeling is a famous honeymoon destination in India as well. Also, the new forest trail in Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary serves is a great place for the nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts to explore. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 7 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt \ 18. Mawlynnong: Take In The Beauty Of This Magical Paradise Home to the famous living root bridge, Mawlynnong is also much famed to be the cleanest village in the whole of Asia. Nestled amidst Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills, Mawlynnong is a magical paradise and its natural beauty makes it one of the top places to visit in August in India. 19. Udaipur: Enjoy Gaping At The Stunning Architectural Marvels A city with palatial architecture and located in the heart of Rajasthan, Udaipur is one city which is royal by nature and comprises of an elegant soul. Considered to be one of the most romantic places to visit in August in India, the sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola, is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Udaipur. : indianembassyjakarta.com : IndianEmbJkt 8 : IndiaInIndonesia : IndianEmbJkt 20. Zanskar: Engage In Countless Thrilling Escapades Offering breathtaking views of one of the best landscapes in India, Zanskar is one place is a must on every trekker’s bucket list. Forming one of the core places to visit on an exciting Leh Ladakh bike trip, Zanskar is a quaint little town that attracts millions of travelers from all over the world. Embassy of India Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1 Feedback/Suggestions: Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 We welcome suggestions/feedback of : indianembassyjakarta.com our readers on e-bulletin. Kindly send : IndiaInIndonesia your views to us on : IndianEmbJkt [email protected] : IndianEmbJkt DISCLAIMER: The Embassy of India, Jakarta, has acquired information from the various sources indicated in the newsletter. Though due diligence has been performed, the Embassy is not responsible for correctness and accuracy of reports. .
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