India successfully concluded hosting of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) from May 20th to May 30th, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala. Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Ministry of Food Processing Industries, announced India’s plan to set …
Read More »Chief Scientific Advisor for Wales Showcases Welsh Circular Economy with Indian Counterpart
As the Welsh Government continues to celebrate the year of Wales in India, Prof. Jas Pal Badyal FRS, the Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) for Wales has this week met with India’s Principal Scientific Advisor, Prof. Ajay K Sood FRS, to discuss Wales’ leading circular economy, med-tech and agri-tech sectors. Prof. …
Read More »India’s Side Event on Women, Children, and Adolescent Health with Norway and UNICEF
During the ongoing 77th World Health Assembly, India hosted a side event on Women, Children and Adolescent Health in collaboration with Norway, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH). The purpose of the event was to share emerging evidence …
Read More »Union Health Secretary addresses Plenary Session of 77th World Health Assembly
Shri Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary who is leading the Indian delegation, addressed the Plenary Session of the 77th World Health Assembly of WHO in Geneva, today. The Union Health Secretary started his address by highlighting the similarities of this year’s theme, “All for Health, Health for All” with the age-old …
Read More »The “Art of European Pork” Campaign Returns for its Second Year, Showcasing Belgian Pork Excellence
The Belgian Meat Office is pleased to announce the return of its “The Art of European Pork: By the Belgian Meat Suppliers” campaign in India, continuing to highlight the exceptional qualities of Belgian pork. Building on the success of the first year, the campaign took a significant step forward by …
Read More »Union Health Secretary addresses Committee A of World Health Assembly
Shri Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary addressed the Committee A of the World Health Assembly (WHA), in Geneva today. WHA comprises of sessions in three main committees, which are Plenary, Committee A and Committee B. Committee A will be chaired by India and facilitate discussion on various programmatic topics covering …
Read More »Gambia’s Mid-Level Civil Servants Begin 2-Week Training in Mussoorie
A Two-week 4th Mid-Career Training Programme for mid-level Civil Servants of Gambia commenced today at National Centre for Good Governance, Mussoorie. The program is being organized from 27th May 2024 to 7th June 2024. The program is being attended by 30 senior officers from Gambia working in capacities as Deputy …
Read More »India and Global South Secure Victory with WIPO Treaty
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on intellectual property, Genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, is a significant win for countries of the global South and for India, which is a mega biodiversity hotspot with abundance of traditional knowledge, and wisdom. For the first time the system of knowledge …
Read More »Discovering the Universe: Sancta Maria Students visit NASA and Explore other Iconic sites in America
38 students from Sancta Maria International School completed an educational trip to the United States. This transformative journey combined thrilling experiences at NASA with visits to iconic East Coast landmarks, offering both educational and cultural enrichment to the students. Sancta Maria Students during their visit to NASA The highlight of …
Read More »Experience the Ultimate Party at S2O Songkran Music Festival
âHong Kong is hosting Asia’s iconic festival, S2O Hong Kong on 8th to 9th June 2024 for all party-loving, dance-enthusiasts and fashion-forward boys and girls of Gen Y and Z to experience the world’s most colossal water-splashing music party. S2O Songkran Music Festival Renowned as the worlds largest water party, …
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