Coronavirus cases rise to 2,511 in Sri Lanka

Another 13 patients were detected from the treatment and rehabilitation Centre, from where over 350 people have tested positive in past three days. Thirty people in contact with the centre also tested positive. Government agencies are carrying out contact tracing and quarantine process to find out all positive cases related to the new cluster at … Read more

INST scientists formulate nanoparticle to reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis

Element Zinc is vital for maintaining normal bone homeostasis, and its levels are reported to get reduced in rheumatoid arthritis patients and arthritis-induced animals. It is also known that oral supplementation of zinc in the form of zinc gluconate have very low bioavailability in humans.    Chitosan, the biocompatible, biodegradable natural polysaccharide that is one of … Read more

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package: Progress So Far

He gave a clarion call for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat or Self-Reliant India Movement. He also outlined five pillars of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat – Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand. The following progress has been reported so far: 1. Global tenders will be disallowed in Government procurement tenders up to Rs 200 crore Giving a … Read more