Day: April 5, 2024

New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested

Arijit Bose

Odisha: Strategic Forces Command (SFC), along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight-test of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed from the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point. The launch was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and senior officials from DRDO…

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Army Medical Corps celebrates 260th Raising Day

Arijit Bose
Army Medical Corps

New Delhi: Army Medical Corps celebrated its 260th Raising Day. Raised in the year 1764, the Corps has rendered selfless service to the nation over centuries of progress, development, dedication & sacrifice, both in combat and in peace, living up to the Corps motto of ‘Sarve Santu Niramaya’ meaning ‘let all be free from disease’. Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari attended an event in New Delhi that was organized to mark the Raising Day, and to honour the…

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President launches India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy For Cancer

Arijit Bose
First Home-Grown Gene Therapy For Cancer

Mumbai: The President of India,  Droupadi Murmu launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, named “CAR-T cell therapy”, is accessible and affordable, it provides a new hope for the whole of humankind. She expressed confidence that it will be successful in giving new lives to countless patients. The President said that CAR-T cell therapy is considered to be…

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All time record cargo handling  at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: In its 154-year history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata) including Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), achieved a milestone in the fiscal year 2023-24 by handling 66.4 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of Cargo, marking a 1.11% increase from the previous record of 65.66 million tonnes moved in 2022-23. Chairman  Rathendra Raman attributed this unprecedented throughput to a series of strategic initiatives implemented by the port to enhance productivity, safety measures, business development, and overall capacity utilization. Highlighting HDC’s significant contribution,  Raman noted that the…

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Shashank Singh does the Punjab Kings proud

Arijit Bose

Chandigarh: In the 17th match of IPL 2024, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets. The hero of this victory was Shashank Singh. He took the struggling Punjab Kings to the target after losing 5 wickets for 111 runs. This 32 year old all-rounder played a stormy innings of 61 runs in 29 runs. Shashank hit 6 fours and 4 sixes in his innings of 61 runs. GT vs PBKS Scorecard In this very thrilling match, Punjab won the toss and decided to bowl first and after this, Gujarat…

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Opinion leaders to drive CM Yogi’s Mission 80 campaign

Arijit Bose
CM Yogi

Lucknow: Usually, during elections, political parties hold big rallies, road shows, rath yatras, padyatras and street meetings. In the era of social media, efforts are being made by political parties to sway public opinion in their favor by campaigning through online platforms also. Along with this, Uttar Pradesh is also witnessing a unique experiment in campaign in this Lok Sabha election. This campaign is to awaken the enlightened people. Intellectuals, also commonly called ‘opinion leaders’. This is the same group that has had the greatest ability to influence society’s behavior…

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Experience sharing helps strategize better for Mahakumbh 2025

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Committed to the successful organization of Mahakumbh 2025, the state government is focusing on the plan to take advantage of the valuable experiences and guidance of senior officials who have made commendable contributions in the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh Melas in the past. In this direction, an important workshop was organized  at Yojana Bhawan, Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, in which senior officials along with sharing their experiences also gave important suggestions for the successful organization of Mahakumbh to be held in 2025. Principal secretaries of various departments, secretaries, fair officers,…

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“Pink was a wake-up call for me ” – Vijay Varma

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Vijay Varma is that actor in the Indian Film Industry who has been loved for his versatility. Other than versatility he is also known for the grey shade characters which he has played in Pink, Darlings, Dahaad etc. But other than the grey shade he is doing unique characters which are a treat to watch. The way he is experimenting the characters is a proof of his versatility. Recently Vijay’s Murder Mubarak also received rave reviews for his performance as a cop named Akash Dogra. Now the actor feels…

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Conference at LU discusses positive life outcomes for disabled

Arijit Bose
University of Lucknow

Lucknow: The 2nd day of the two day International Conference, titled “The Idea of Value: Disability and Social Role Valorization” organized by the The Department of English and Modern European Languages, University of Lucknow in collaboration with Keystone Institute India & PYSSUM, started with an insightful presentation by Betsy Nueville (Director, KII). The session commenced with an introduction, titled “A Glimpse of Social Role Valorization and Its Contribution to a Fulfilling Life,” and further delved into the multifaceted themes of SRV, drawing parallels with the iceberg theory to underscore their…

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Lucknow Metro receives 15th (CIDC) Vishwakarma Award 2024

Arijit Bose

New Delhi / Lucknow: Yet another achievement added in for Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation. Lucknow metro project awarded today the prestigious 15th Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) Vishwakarma Award 2024 in the category of Best Construction Project. On behalf of UPMRC,  C.P. Singh, Director (Works & Infrastructure) received the award at an ceremony held in Delhi. CIDC auditors examined the construction works of Lucknow Metro’s underground-elevated metro station and Transport Nagar depot in December 2023. Lucknow Metro achieved the mile stone of commencing metro operations on the entire North-South…

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