Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported 786 cases of heat-related illnesses and three fatalities attributed to sunstroke this summer. The state’s health infrastructure is on high alert as health officials work tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the scorching temperatures. Director of Health Services, Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, confirmed the distressing statistics, highlighting the severity of the situation….
New Delhi: As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 continue to unfold, Phase-5 is set to witness a robust electoral battle, with 695 candidates gearing up to contest across 49 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) spread over 8 States/Union Territories. A total of 1586 nominations were filed for the upcoming phase, reflecting the keen interest and participation of…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad, successfully organized a one-day workshop on the State Mining Index. Held today, the workshop aimed to introduce a comprehensive tool for stakeholders in the mining sector to assess various aspects related to the Ease of Doing…
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…
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 AstraZeneca has voluntarily withdrawn the “marketing authorization” for the vaccine within the European Union, with similar applications expected to be made in other countries where…
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…
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…
New Delhi: The Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a thrilling 20-run win against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), adding a new twist to the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Points Table as they climbed to 12 points alongside three other teams. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Rajasthan Royals aimed to chase down…
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…
Ranchi: Day 7 of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 (Phase 1) witnessed thrilling clashes as Bengal and Haryana emerged victorious in their respective matches at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. In the opening clash of the day, Bengal showcased exceptional skills to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Odisha….
