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Antiviral Activity of Ivermectin and its limitation to treat COVID-19
It is the second year coming to end while humanity still struggling to have the COVID-19 virus contained. As of today, after being detected in Wuhan, China, there are more…
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Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Entitlement Awareness Week conducted nationally as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
In West District of Sikkim, officials are reaching out to Mahatma Gandhi NREGA workers to make them aware of their rights and entitlements under the Act | Source: Ministry…
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National Integration Day 2021
National Integration Day is observed every year on 19 November. It is also known as Quami Ekta Divas and is an Indian celebration that commemorates the birthday of the country’s…
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Mega make-shift COVID centre set up at Kochi Refinery premises
A 100-bed make-shift COVID treatment centre opened today at BPCL’s Kochi Refinery operated school, adjacent to its premises, in Ambalamugal, Kerala. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ PSU under…
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Efforts to ensure availability of Remdesivir in India
A lab technician holds the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) treatment drug “Remdesivir” at Eva Pharma Facility in Cairo. © Reuters Department of Pharmaceuticals intensified monitoring of availability, production and supply of…
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World Vitiligo Day 2021 and its significance
World Vitiligo Day, observed on 25 June is an initiative aimed to build global awareness about vitiligo. Its purpose has broadened from raising awareness of vitiligo to include recognition of…
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Indigenous cure of Mastitis, an ailment of dairy cattle
Indigenous knowledge shared by Gujarat-based farmer can combat Mastitis, an ailment of dairy cattle | Source: Ministry of Science & Technology Utilizing an indigenous knowledge system shared by a farmer from Gujarat,…
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Language strengthens culture, culture strengthens society
Highlighting the critical state of some languages, Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized that the preservation of our languages is key to protecting our cultural traditions. ‘Language is…
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PM greets people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa
Map of Odisha State | Source: AIR The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings…
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JNPT records 40.40% growth in container traffic in first half of FY 21-22
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust | Source: A.Savin, WikiCommons Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), one of India’s premier container ports, handled 2,703,051 TEUs during the first half of this financial year,…
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Shri Nitin Gadkari says Emergency Landing Facilities will be developed at 19 other places to strengthen country’s security
Shri Nitin Gadkari says Emergency Landing Facilities will be developed at 19 other places to strengthen the country’s security | Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Union Minister for…
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22 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas is on observed on the 26 July. On this date in 1999 India successfully took command of the high outposts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kargil district. The…
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Electric Tuning of Magnetism in Some Exotic States of Matter Can Lead to Bizarre Optical Effects
Electric Tuning of Magnetism in Some Exotic States of Matter Can Lead to Bizarre Optical Effects | Source: Ministry of Science & Technology Scientists have found that electric tuning of…
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PM’s message on World Health Day
Following is the text of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s message on World Health Day. “The Government of India is taking numerous measures including Ayushman Bharat and PM Janaushadhi Yojana…
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Bhakra Nangal Dam
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a gravity dam across the Sutlej River Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal is the fourth largest dam in India. Its reservoir is known as ‘Gobind Sagar’ which…
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