December 22, 2025

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Union Health Secretary Emphasizes Timely Detection and Prevention of Thalassemia on International Thalassemia Day

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New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, underscored the critical importance of timely detection and prevention in combating Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder. Speaking at an event commemorating International Thalassemia Day, Chandra emphasized that early prevention is key to reducing the burden of this disease. Addressing the gathering, Chandra…

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AstraZeneca Withdraws Covid-19 Vaccine Globally

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New Delhi: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced the global withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine. The company cited a surplus of newer vaccine options as the primary reason behind this decision. AstraZeneca has voluntarily withdrawn the “marketing authorization” for the vaccine within the European Union, with similar applications expected to be made in other countries where…

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Indian Coast Guard and Jindal Steel & Power Ink MoU to Boost Indigenous Shipbuilding

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New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) have joined forces. On May 7, 2024, both entities formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. The primary objective of this collaboration is to facilitate the supply of indigenous marine-grade steel, thereby enhancing the indigenous content…

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Indian Coast Guard Rescues Critically-Ill Fisherman off Kerala Coast

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Kochi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) demonstrated its unwavering commitment to maritime safety by conducting a successful rescue operation, saving the life of a critically-ill fisherman from the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera. The dramatic rescue took place approximately 40 nautical miles off Beypore, Kerala, on May 7, 2024. The fisherman encountered a life-threatening situation…

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India win four gold, two bronze medals in Asian Open Pickleball C’ship in Vietnam

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New Delhi: The Indian team ended its campaign in the Asian Open Pickleball Championship Vietnam 2024 with four gold and two bronze medals, the All-India Pickleball Association (AIPA) informed here on Tuesday. With a strong contingent of 35 individuals, AIPA played a pivotal role in supporting and nurturing India’s talent on the international stage. In…

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World Skill Center Bhubaneswar Celebrates Graduation Ceremony for School of Services

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Bhubaneswar: The third Graduation Ceremony of the ‘School of Services’ at World Skill Center Bhubaneswar unfolded as a grand celebration, honouring the achievements of successful students from Batch 2023-24 with certificates of completion. The School of Services (SoS) at World Skill Center offers contemporary, industry-oriented courses in Beauty Wellness & Spa and Hair Fashion &…

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Olympics-bound Preeti shines as seven U-22 boxers win gold medals at Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing

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Astana (Kazakhstan): Seven Indian U-22 boxers, including Olympics-bound boxer Preeti, clinched gold medals as the Indian contingent concluded their highly successful campaign with an impressive 43 medals at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 here on Tuesday. The Indian boxers secured 12 gold, 14 silver and 17 bronze medals to finish with…

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National Medical Commission Approves PG Courses at PGIMER & Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has greenlit a proposal to commence postgraduate courses in the Departments of Anaesthesiology and Ophthalmology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar. This significant development was confirmed by the State Health and Family Welfare Department, marking a pivotal moment in medical education…

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