Shifting focus to its next space odyssey after successfully placing a lander on the moon's uncharted South Pole, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said the country's maiden solar mission — Aditya-L1 — will "possibly" be launched on September 2.
Premadasa, in Lankan Parliament, noted that the mission, launched on July 14, reached the Moon's South Pole, making India the sole nation to achieve such a feat.
The prime minister in reply to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s wishes said the milestone is not just India's pride but a beacon of human endeavor and perseverance.
After the success of Chandrayaan-3, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday congratulated the team of Chandrayaan mission scientists on their success and allied establishments for their unparalleled achievement.
“Feeling the fervour all the way from Johannesburg for Chandrayaan-3! The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India's achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening,” PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday.
A press note issued by KSDMA has said, "The general public should avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during the day between 11 am and 3 pm. KSDMA has issued alerts after the effective heat index has crossed 40 degrees Celsius in the state."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, will virtually witness the historic landing attempt on the lunar surface as part of the country's third lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3.
On Monday, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the fourth time till 11 am on Tuesday soon after it reassembled at 3 pm. Earlier, it faced three more adjournments-- first till 12 noon, second till 2 pm and third till 3 pm.
Rajya Sabha faced repeated adjournments on Monday and was adjourned till 3 pm following opposition protests over their demands related to Manipur situation