Month: October 2020

India has leaped across several significant milestones in its fight against COVID. The new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours have fallen below 50,000 (46,790) for the first time in nearly three months. The new cases were 47,703 on 28th July. With a high number of COVID patients recovering every day and the sustained fall in the mortality rate, … Read more

Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases (STH), also known as parasitic intestinal worm infection, is a significant public health concern mostly in low resource settings. These are known to have detrimental effects on children’s physical growth and well being and can cause anemia and under-nutrition. Regular deworming as advised by the World Health Organization eliminates worm infestation among children … Read more

Now, this flight will be operated on Delhi-Wuhan-Delhi sector on 30th October 2020. Indian embassy in Beijing said this in a notification today. Eligible OCI card holders and Indian Nationals can reach out to Indian Embassy on [email protected]. for any assistance in this regard. Another VBM flight on Delhi-Guangzhou sector is also scheduled on 30th … Read more

Addressing a webinar on Atmanirbhar Bharat, Mr Pradhan said, government has set up the target to produce ethanol from rice. He said, several distilleries and refineries will be set up for this which will give a boost to the steel industry. The Minister pointed out that one lakh crore rupee Agri Infrastructure Fund is being … Read more

Briefing media in New Delhi Tuesday evening, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, no shortage of medical oxygen was witnessed in the last 10 months. He said, a control room was setup at Health Ministry to monitor efficient and adequate availability of medical oxygen in States and Union Territories.   Mr Bhushan said, India has recorded 310 … Read more

In his seventh address to the nation in last seven months, PM Narendra Modi said, in the fight against corona, people of India have come a long way from Janta curfew till today. He said,  till the vaccine of this pandemic comes out, the  fight against Corona should not be weakened .  Prime minister reminded people not … Read more

This framework is a step-by-step guide for Block and District Panchayats to formulate plans and will assist planners, concerned stakeholders at appropriate level. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Tomar expressed hope that this framework will promote inclusive development at the block and district levels by focusing on locally available resources, local people’s aspirations and priority … Read more

While addressing the media briefing on COVID-19 in Geneva yesterday, he said, this aims to finance COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed fairly to both rich and poor countries.   The Director General said, the COVID cases are accelerating as the northern hemisphere enters winter, particularly in Europe and North America. So it’s important that all … Read more

Defence Minister’s Office said, in a tweet, that this will encourage more participation of the Indian Industry including start-ups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Research and Development activity and also to achieve the goal of self-reliance in Defence.  The Defence Minister said, the new DRDO Procurement Manual will facilitate the indigenous Defence Industry … Read more

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Ministers of State Dr Jitendra Singh, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh and Rameshwar Teli and several Ministers of Assam also attended the event. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Gadkari said that steps are being taken for the infrastructure development in the state. He said that the logistic park would … Read more

With a high number of COVID patients recovering every day and the sustained fall in the mortality rate, India’s steady trend of registering dipping active cases continues.   In another achievement, the percentage active cases have fallen below 10 per cent. The total positive cases of the country today are less than 7.5 lakh and … Read more

The sides inter alia agreed to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption, mutual legal assistance, exchange of regulatory legal acts. Representing India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said India has zero tolerance to corruption and black money. He also highlighted government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, saying it has expanded India’s financial architecture.  India … Read more

These are known to have detrimental effects on children’s physical growth and well being and can cause anemia and under-nutrition. Regular deworming as advised by the World Health Organization eliminates worm infestation among children and adolescents living in areas with high STH burden, thereby contributing to achieve better nutrition and health. Since its launch in … Read more

Due to efforts of CSIR constituent laboratory, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, a historical shift in farming practices is in the offing with farmers of the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh taking up cultivation of asafoetida (Heeng) to utilize vast expanses of waste land in the cold desert conditions of the region. CSIR-IHBT brought … Read more

To address societal challenges through digital innovation, NITI Aayog today announced the establishment of a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) with Amazon Web Services (AWS)—the first of its kind in India. This CIC is part ofthe AWS CIC Global Program, which provides an opportunity for government agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions, to come together on … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said the future will be shaped by societies that invest in science and innovation. He said the benefits of science and innovation can be reaped at the right time by investing in it well … Read more

Frontline health workers around the world have borne the brunt of the coronavirus crisis. More than 500 doctors have died from COVID-19 in India – the world’s second-worst hit nation – as infections near 8 million, straining the country’s weak and underfunded public health system. “The recirculation of the air by the centralized air-conditioning systems … Read more

Finance Minister said this while addressing a Video Conference with Secretaries of the Ministries of Petroleum & Natural Gas and ministry of Coal, along with the CMDs of 14 CPSEs belonging to these Ministries. The Minister reviewed the capital expenditure  of CPSEs in this financial year. On Monday was the fourth in the ongoing series of … Read more

Releasing the data in Beijing on Monday, Chinese National Bureau Spokeswoman Liu Aihua, said that the world’s second-largest economy grew 0.7% in the first nine months from a year earlier. However, she said that economy is still in the process of recovery.  Experts believe that China has shown some signs of recovery from a record … Read more

 The contingent comprises of five judokas and coach Jiwan Sharma.   The Sports Minister wished the contingent luck for the tournament and said preparations are in place to ensure that a strong talent pool emerges for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics, “The team is leaving for Hungary today and I am hopeful that some of the … Read more

First-plantation of Heeng was done in Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Director CSIR-IHBT. Heeng (asafoetida) is one of the widely used spices in Indian cuisine since time immemorial. There is no production of heeng in India and currently about 1,200 tons of raw heeng worth Rs 600 crore is being … Read more

The Governor of Karnataka, along with other dignitaries of the University, were present on the occasion. Members of Syndicate and Academic Council, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, Statutory Officers, District Officers, Former Vice Chancellors of the University and students & parents will witness the Convocation online.   About the University The University of Mysore was established on … Read more

The 3-day exercise will continue till 21st October. The Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLN Ships Sayura and Gajabahu led by Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka, the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Sri Lanka Navy.   Indigenously built ASW corvettes Kamorta and Kiltan under the command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern … Read more