The Army Commanders’ Conference concluded in New Delhi on 2nd April 2024. The biannual event, held in a hybrid format, commenced with a virtual session chaired by General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on 28th March 2024, and was followed by in-person discussions on 1st and 2nd April 2024. The senior leadership …
Read More »PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST HOME-GROWN GENE THERAPY FOR CANCER
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay today (April 4, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, …
Read More »Launch of the report on energy transitions to achieve India’s net-zero targets
A meeting was held for the launch of the report titled “Synchronizing energy transitions towards possible Net-Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for All” prepared by IIM Ahmedabad as part of a study project which was sanctioned in November 2021 by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the …
Read More »ECI directs Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police of all States/UTs and heads of central agencies to ensure peaceful and inducement free General Elections 2024
The Election Commission of India today convened a crucial meeting with all States/UTs to review and assess the law and order situation, prevention of illicit activities, seizures and strict vigil across inter-state and international borders in the ongoing General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies 2024 for a …
Read More »Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Public Health Preparedness for management of Heat Related Illnesses
“Continuous efforts towards generating awareness for people for better management of heatwaves is necessary as effective address leads to effective management”. This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today as he chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for management of heat …
Read More »Union Health Ministry launches myCGHS iOS app
Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the myCGHS app for iOS ecosystem of devices, here today. The app is designed to enhance access to Electronic Health Records, information, and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. Expressing his enthusiasm for the launch, the Union …
Read More »VISIT BY VICE ADMIRAL MARK HAMMOND, CHIEF OF ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
During his official visit to India, VAdm Mark Hammond, Chief of Royal Australian Navy, interacted with Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy at New Delhi on 03 Apr 24. Discussions focused on avenues to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, including increased operational engagements, training exchanges, information …
Read More »Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) jointly organises the 2nd Leadership Development in Science & Technology (LEADS) Programme-2024 from 1-7 April 2024
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) are jointly organizing the 2nd INSA-NCGG Leadership Development Program in Science and Technology (LEADS) at New Delhi from 1-7, April 2024.This pioneering programme seeks to nurture and empower future leaders in the field of science and technology, …
Read More »The Union Public Service Commission announced the final results of the 2023 National Defense Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination (II) held on September 3, 2023.
The following is the list, in order of merit, of 699 candidates who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 3rd September, 2023 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence for admission …
Read More »Myth vs. Facts : significant hike in prices of medicines are false and misleading
Some media reports have highlighted that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12% from April, 2024. These reports further claim that more than 500 medicines will be affected by this increase in price. Such reports are false, misleading and malicious. As per the provisions of Drug …
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