India’s First-in-Human Gene Therapy Trial for Haemophilia Marks Milestone in Biotech Progress: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Bengaluru: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday hailed India’s first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia as a landmark achievement during his visit to BRIC-inStem, a premier research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The trial, conducted in…

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TDB Backs Plant-Based Indoor Air Purification System by Urban Air Labs to Improve Indoor AQI

New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…

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Govt Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker; NCSSR Inaugurated to Boost Athlete Welfare and Performance

New Delhi: In a major step toward digitizing athlete services and strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker. The launch event was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital, where the…

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Odisha Higher Education Institutions Closed for Students from April 23 Amid Heatwave

Bhubaneswar, April 23, 2025: In view of the ongoing severe heatwave sweeping across the state, the Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the closure of all universities and colleges for students starting April 23, until further notice. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students from the extreme weather, was communicated through an official notification issued on…

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Rajnath Singh Assures Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack, Reiterates India’s Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism

New Delhi: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that the perpetrators of this “cowardly act” against innocent citizens will face a befitting response. Delivering a memorial lecture in honour of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh in New…

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Odisha Cabinet Mandates Graduation for Anganwadi Workers Seeking Promotion to Inspector Posts

Bhubaneswar: In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing the quality of service delivery in child and women welfare programmes, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Child and Women Welfare Service Rules, mandating that Anganwadi workers must possess a graduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized university for selection-based…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves District Cadre Status for Excise Constables to Streamline Recruitment and Operations

Bhubaneswar: In a major administrative reform, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Lower Excise Services (Employment Procedures and Service Regulations of Excise Constables) Rules, 2023, transitioning the cadre of Excise Constables from Divisional Cadre to District Cadre. This strategic move aims to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve operational management within…

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Odisha Steps Up Fight Against Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassemia with State-Level Training Initiative

Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push to eliminate genetic blood disorders, the National Health Mission (NHM), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a two-day state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Bhubaneswar on April 22 and 23, focusing on awareness, counselling, and treatment protocols for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The initiative aligns with the National Sickle…

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Odisha Shuts All Schools and Colleges Amid Scorching Heatwave; CM Announces Safety Measures for Students

Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to protect students from the intensifying heatwave sweeping across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, from Anganwadi centers to Class 12, starting April 23. The measure applies uniformly to both government and private institutions across the state. The announcement was made following…

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