Agricultural Science Congress
14th Agricultural Science Congress organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS) in association with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and ICAR will be held from 20 to 23 …
Read MoreDecision likely today to cap retailer margins of 73 drugs
A relief to patients will soon come up as the drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is expected to cap trade margins of 73 medicines for cancer and …
Read MoreNew space company to facilitate Isro tech transfer to industry
The union cabinet approved the setting up of a new company under the Department of Space (DoS), to commercially exploit the research and development work carried out by the various …
Read MoreWhere are the ‘green crackers’? asks Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over inabilities of CSIR-NEERI and PESO to find out formulae for green crackers. This comes in the backdrop of cracker factories being closed down …
Read MoreDPIIT launches second edition of States’ ranking on Startup initiatives
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched the second edition of Startup Ranking for 2019. DPIIT is responsible for formulation and implementation of promotional and …
Read MoreAstrocomb to help hunt for planets, aliens
Scientists from National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) have developed an Astrocomb. It is a custom made frequency comb which can precisely measure frequencies or colours of light. The …
Read MoreDesi lab harvest meat that even PETA activists will love
Mumbai has become the world’s first city to host a research centre dedicated to lab-grown meat. The Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai has planned to establish a Centre of Excellence …
Read MoreGovt to spend Rs 2,000 crore, make 2 lakh classrooms digital
The Human Resources Development Ministry has launched ‘Operation Digital Board’ (ODB). The programme aims at converting a class room into a digital class room, in addition, to availability of e-resources …
Read More‘Biggest ever’ Aero India opens with tribute to deceased pilot
The 12th edition of Aero India will be held at Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru.It aims to provide a significant platform in bolstering business opportunities in the International …
Read MoreAttukal Pongala begins in Thiruvananthapuram
The Attukal Pongala has begun in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Attukal Pongala festival is held annually in Attukal Bhagvati Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is popularly known as the “Women Sabarimala”. …
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