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August 28, 2024 6:57 AM

India develops indegenous RT-PCR testing kit for Mpox

India has developed its own indigenous RT-PCR testing kit for Mpox. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved Siemens Healthineer's IMDX Mpox Detection RT-PCR test for the viral disease. The test delivers result in just 40 minutes, significantly faster than traditional met...

August 28, 2024 6:52 AM

Satish Kumar appointed as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board

Indian Railway Management Service officer Satish Kumar has been appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board. Currently, he is serving as a Member (Traction & Rolling Stock). His appointment will be effective from the date of assumption of charge on 1st of next month to...

August 28, 2024 6:50 AM

8th EPC approves grant of 50 lakhs each to four Textile start ups

The Ministry of Textiles has approved four start-ups with a grant of approximately fifty lakh rupees each at the eighth Empowered Programme Committee meeting chaired under the National Technical Textiles Mission in New Delhi yesterday. These startups are working in key strategic areas of composites,...

August 28, 2024 6:46 AM

Coal production increased by over 7 percent this year

The country has registered significant growth of 7.12 per cent in the overall coal production so far this year. The Ministry of Coal said in a statement that the cumulative coal production for as of 25th August this financial year has increased to over 370 million tonnes, compared to over 346 millio...

August 28, 2024 6:43 AM

Significant progress in Kharif crop sowing this year says Agriculture report

The country has reported significant progress in Kharif crop sowing this year, with the total coverage area surpassing more than 1065 lakh hectares so far. During same period last year, approximately 1044 lakh hectares of area was sown under Kharif. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfa...

August 28, 2024 6:38 AM

Sensor to adjust drug dosage for Parkinson’s disease

Indian medical scientists have developed a new smart sensor for adjusting drug dosage to manage Parkinson’s disease. The sensor is a Smartphone based flourescence turn-on system which is affordable and user-friendly. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology said, the sensor would help...

August 28, 2024 6:35 AM

MEA delegation in Maldives to review progress of developmental projects

A high level delegation from Ministry of External Affairs is in Maldives to review the progress of Development Cooperation projects in the archipelago. The delegation led by Special Secretary and Financial Adviser Anurag Agarwal, had productive engagements with Maldivian Ministers and senior officia...

August 27, 2024 10:23 PM

Nepal: Two roads connecting Hetauda to Kathmandu blocked Due to Landslides

In Nepal, two roads connecting the provincial capital Hetauda to the federal capital Kathmandu have been completely blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rain. Landslides have blocked the road passing through Sisneri, Kulekhani, Pharping and Kathmandu in Ramchandra Bhanjyang of Indrasarow...

August 27, 2024 9:52 PM

India & Chile Strengthen Agricultural Ties in High-Level Meeting

Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur met Chile’s Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela and his delegation for a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi today. The meeting concentrated on key areas of mutual interest and collaboration, including the implementatio...