New Delhi, June 21, 2021: In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral rich ‘Jalgaon banana’ has been exported to Dubai on June 16, 2021. The twenty-two metric tonnes of GI certified Jalgaon banana were sourced from progressive farmers of Tandalwadi village, part of Jalgaon […]
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Cold desert Ladakh was actively flooding during the post-glacial warming:
New Delhi, June 20, 2021: Scientists have shown that the cold desert of Ladakh Himalaya once experienced large floods that rose much above the present-day river level. It implies that in the scenario of global warming, when the higher Himalaya regions are expected to respond dramatically, flood frequency in Ladakh may increase, which may call for […]
Arjun Munda to virtually inaugurate the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave
New Delhi, June 19, 2021: The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda will virtually inaugurate the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’ tomorrow. The Conclave is being held to mark the World Sickle Cell Day observed on 19thJune 2021 every year. MoS, Tribal Affairs, Renuka Singh Saruta will deliver a special address on […]
Climate change to increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands, will affect airport & residential areas
New Delhi, June 18, 2021: Sea-level will rise around the Lakshadweep Islands in the range between 0.4 mm/year to 0.9 mm/year, says a study conducted projecting different greenhouse gas scenarios. The study highlights that the worst possible inundation scenarios projected for Lakshadweep Islands are almost similar under different emission scenarios projected and all the islands […]
India to showcase her space power in the upcoming World Expo at Dubai
New Delhi, June 18, 2021: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that Modi’s New India is marked by its Space prowess, which has placed it as a frontline member in the comity of […]
First commercial consignment of GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bihar exported to United Kingdom
New Delhi, June 15, 2021: In a major boost to agri-exports potential of eastern region, the first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications (GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported yesterday to United Kingdom.APEDA,in collaboration with Bihar government, Indian High Commission & Invest India, exported juicy & aromatic mangoes which were packed and treated […]
Indian mango promotion programme begins in Bahrain
New Delhi, June 13, 2021: A week-long Indian mango promotion programme began in Bahrain today where 16 varieties of the fruit including three Geographical Indications (GI) certified Khirsapati&Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) are being displayed. The varieties of mangoes are currently being sold through 13 stores of the group in Bahrain. The mangoes were sourced […]
Hybrid Multiply Face Masks: An Alternative to N95 Respirator
New Delhi, June 11, 2021: Parisodhana Technologies Pvt. Ltd. was supported partly by BIRAC and IKP Knowledge Park, under the Fast-Track COVID-19 fund to develop hybrid multiply face masks, SHG-95® (Billion Social Masks). These ‘Made in India’ face masks provide high particulate (>90%) and bacterial filtration efficiency (>99%). These hybrid multiply face masks so developed ensure […]
Jaishankar set on an official visit to the Republic of Kenya
New Delhi, June 12, 2021: Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Kenya from the 12th to the 14th of June 2021. He will chair, along with his Kenyan counterpart, the 3rd meeting of the India-Kenya Joint Commission meeting which will review all aspects of the bilateral […]
Cancer: First CAR-T cell therapy conducted at ACTREC, Tata Hospital
New Delhi, June 11, 2021: The Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has emerged as a breakthrough in cancer treatment. Clinical trials conducted globally have shown promising results in end stage patients, especially in patients suffering from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Though this technology has a remarkable therapeutic potential for cancer patients, at present this technology is […]