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40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica launched
05 Jan

40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica launched

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): With 43 members on board the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition is set to depart for Antarctica from Mormugao Port, Goa. On this occasion, Dr N. Vinod Kumar, Postmaster General, Goa region, released two special covers and one cancellation to commemorate the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, and the four decades of India’s Antarctica programme, respectively. Javed Beg, Group Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) said, “Every expedition is different and presents diverse challenges, but the 40th expedition is unique, as it takes place amid the coronavirus pandemic with innumerable logistical challenges. …
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PM dedicates Kochi – Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation
05 Jan

PM dedicates Kochi – Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation

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Pipeline would improve the ease of living for the people of Kerala and Karnataka : PM Blue Economy is going to be an important source of Aatamnirbhar India : PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Kochi - Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation through a video conference today. The event marks an important milestone towards the creation of ‘One Nation One Gas Grid'. Governors and Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Kerala, along with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister termed this day as an…
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Delhi Public School comes to the city of Vapi
05 Jan

Delhi Public School comes to the city of Vapi

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Unveiling Delhi Public School Vapi With a mission to illuminate curious minds and usher in an educational revolution Delhi Public School comes to the city of Vapi. Vapi, Gujarat: Enriched by the support of Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi and the expertise in establishing excellence in the field of education in existing institutions like Delhi Public School Surat and Delhi Public School Tapi, the management and leadership team is proud to present their newest endeavour DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL VAPI. DPS Vapi is coming up in a sprawling 8-acre campus in Koparli, Vapi with the state of art infrastructure and…
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BEML hands over dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
04 Jan

BEML hands over dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh

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Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) paid dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The cheque was handed over by Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Dr Deepak Kumar Hota. The Company has declared dividend of Rs six per share, i.e.,60 per cent of the equity share capital, which amounts to Rs 24.99 crore for the financial year (FY) 2019-20. Incorporated in 1964, BEMLis Schedule ‘A’DPSU, under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and after-sales-service of a wide range of products for core…
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ISRO in collaboration with private sector will boost “Atmanirbhar Bharat”: Dr Jitendra Singh
04 Jan

ISRO in collaboration with private sector will boost “Atmanirbhar Bharat”: Dr Jitendra Singh

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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 stated here today that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in collaboration with private sector will boost “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. In a brief about some recent achievements of ISRO and India’s space programme, Dr. Jitendra Singh gave full credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose personal intervention had made it possible to arrive at the historic decision to open up India’s Space sector for participation by private players. He said, the decision to create Indian National Space…
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40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica launched
04 Jan

40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica launched

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The chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin will make this journey and will reach Antarctica in 30 days After leaving behind a team of 40 members, it would return to India in April 2021. On return, it will also bring back the winter team of the preceding trip India today launched the 40thscientific expedition to Antarctica. This Indian expedition marks four decades of country’s scientific endeavour to the southern white continent. The 40th expedition journey will be flagged off from Goa on January 5, 2021, with 43 members onboard. The chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin will make this journey…
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Assam Rifles Public School, Shillong becomes the first Khelo India Sports School from North-East
04 Jan

Assam Rifles Public School, Shillong becomes the first Khelo India Sports School from North-East

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Union minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launched the Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS) in Shillong as a Khelo India Sports School on Monday. At present, 9 Sports Schools have been approved across the country, out of which 5 are managed by Defence & Para-military forces. In the North-east region, Assam Rifles Public School is the first Sports School announced under Khelo India scheme. The Government shall now bear the expenses for Talented Sports Students of the school in terms of lodging, boarding, education expenses, competition exposure, insurance & medical, sports training & support, salary of coaches…
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Nanoparticles-based improved cancer drug could be in the offing
04 Jan

Nanoparticles-based improved cancer drug could be in the offing

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): A promising method for cancer treatment by using nanoparticles, with fewer side effects and more effectiveness has been developed by a multi-institutional team from the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (Haryana), Amity University (Haryana), and National Institute of Immunology (New Delhi). In this method, nanoparticles that deliver anti-cancer drugs have been developed. The results from animal studies are promising and further research is in progress for the method to be rolled out for treatment. Docetaxel is a drug that is commonly used to treat various types of cancer including breast, colon, and lung cancer. A formulation…
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National Atomic Timescale Inaugurated
04 Jan

National Atomic Timescale Inaugurated

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali to the Nation and laid the Foundation Stone of National Environmental Standards Laboratory today through a video conference. He was participating in the conclave was organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, on its 75th year of inception. Union Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan and Principal Scientific Advisor Prof Vijay Raghwan were present on the occasion. The theme of the conclave…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Dry Run Held Across India
02 Jan

COVID-19 Vaccine Dry Run Held Across India

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• Dr Harsh Vardhan visits GTB Hospital, Shahdara and UPHC, Daryaganj to review the Mock Drill • Assures the Nation that safety, efficacy & immunogenicity of the vaccine shall never be compromised • Warns people not to pay heed to rumours and speculation • Detailed Guidelines have been Formulated to conduct this Immunization Program: Dr. Harsh Vardhan • Co-WIN Platform to be a Game Changer The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan today visited two mock vaccination sites in Delhi to review the dry run drill for administering the COVID19 vaccine. He first visited the GTB…
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