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1. PM to visit Gujarat, inaugurate Phase 1 of RO RO Ferry Service between Ghogha and Dahej

At a public meeting in Ghogha, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase 1 of the RO RO (Roll on, Roll off) ferry service between Ghogha and Dahej. This ferry service shall reduce the travel time between Ghogha in Saurashtra, and Dahej in South Gujarat, from about seven or eight hours, to just over an hour. When fully operationalized, it will also enable movement of vehicles. On Sunday, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase 1, which is passenger movement. The Prime Minister will travel in the maiden voyage of this service, from Ghogha to Dahej. The Prime Minister shall also address the gathering at Dahej, after completion of the voyage.

2. Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2017 -18– Issue Price for the next subscription period

The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), had floated Series III of Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18, for the period from October 09, 2017 to December 27, 2017 (with subscription period Monday to Wednesday every week). The Bonds will be issued on the succeeding Monday after each subscription period.

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The Bond is issued by Reserve Bank on behalf of Government of India.

3. Union Home Minister pays homage to Police Martyrs on Police Commemoration Day

Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on October 21 to commemorate the Police personnel who were martyred in Hot Springs, Ladakh in 1959. This year 383 Police Personnel from different State Police Forces as well as Central Paramilitary Forces and Central Police Organisations were martyred.

4. Celebration of 17th Day Of Paryatan Parv Across the Country

The Ministry of Tourism on Thursday kick-started ‘Paryatan Parv’ a 20-day programme organised with the aim of drawing attention on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of “Tourism for All”.

The programme will focus on encouraging Indians to explore their own country. Tourism events such as interactive sessions and workshops on skill development and innovation in the sector would be conducted across all states

Also, “Adopt a Heritage” project, which was launched by the President on World Tourism Day, will be implemented at key sites during this period.