‘Genome India Project’ a key biotechnology revolution towards Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The ‘Genome India Project’ marks a defining moment in the country’s biotechnology landscape and the combination of biotechnology and biomass is an important part of the foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing experts and scientists via video message, PM Modi said the project was […]
Mahakumbh: Digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendras’ set up to assist visitors with lost items
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Realising the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for a safe and grand Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Police have established 10 state-of-the-art digital ‘Khoya- Paya Kendras’ across the Mahakumbh area to ensure safety and convenience of millions of devotees. These centers have been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including, among others, […]
Should have been done earlier: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief on AAP’s Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) As Delhi heads toward its Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) announcement of the ‘Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana’, a scheme aimed at providing financial support to Hindu priests and Sikh Granthis, has sparked mixed reactions. On Thursday, Mahmood Madani, the chief of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, weighed in, suggesting that the initiative […]
Drone monitoring to strengthen maritime security in Maharashtra: Minister
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday launched a drone monitoring system to prevent illegal fishing and infiltration in the maritime area of the state. Fisheries and Port Development Minister Nitesh Rane, who inaugurated the drone monitoring system, said that it aims to further strengthen the security of nine sea coast areas in […]
AIMIM rejects allegations of giving tickets to riot accused in Delhi
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader and party’s national spokesperson Waris Pathan has dismissed allegations that the party in Delhi gave election tickets to persons accused of involvement in riots. Speaking to IANS, Pathan countered, “Those making baseless allegations should introspect. People living in glass houses should not throw stones at […]
Indonesia to tighten housing construction standards to mitigate earthquake risks
Jakarta, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indonesian government is planning to tighten housing construction standards nationwide in an effort to reduce the severe consequences of potential megathrust earthquakes, said a senior official at the Public Housing and Settlements Ministry. The ministry’s deputy minister, Fahri Hamzah, told reporters that future housing developments will be made earthquake-resistant. “We […]
Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Tajik PMs meet on strengthening cooperation
Bishkek, Jan 9 (IANS) A trilateral meeting was held between Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, and Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, the press service of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers announced. The meeting took place on Wednesday at the junction of the state borders of the three countries, the Batken […]
Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor
Luxor, Jan 9 (IANS) Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. A team led by Zahi Hawass on Wednesday discovered a well-preserved section of the Valley Temple’s foundations, which served as the main gateway to Hatshepsut’s funerary […]
South Korea: Health ministry expresses hope for talks with new doctors’ group head
Seoul, Jan 9 (IANS) South Korea’s health ministry on Thursday expressed hope for engaging in talks with the new head of the country’s top doctors’ lobby group amid a prolonged deadlock over medical reform. Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo made the remark during a government meeting, following the election of Kim Taek-woo as the […]
Albania to lower electricity price
Tirana, Jan 9 (IANS) Albania will reduce household electricity prices by 1 Albanian lek (0.01 US dollar) to 8.5 lek per kilowatt-hour between February 1 and December 31, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Rama highlighted that this marks the first electricity price reduction in Albania in 35 years. […]
