Category: India

Bareilly: In a significant scientific advancement in indigenous cattle breeding, the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute has successfully produced five elite Sahiwal calves using advanced assisted reproductive technologies. The calves include four males and one female, marking a major milestone in the application of modern biotechnology to native breeds. The breakthrough was achieved through ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte aspiration, in-vitro embryo production, and embryo transfer techniques. The first calf, a female named ‘Gauri’, was born on February 28, 2026, followed by the birth of four healthy male calves over the next four…

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Gonda: In line with the state government’s commitment to transparent and timely grievance redressal, a “Thana Samadhan Diwas” was organized at Kotwali Dehat police station under the supervision of District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. During the session, the District Magistrate patiently heard complaints from citizens arriving from both rural and urban areas. The grievances primarily related to land disputes, illegal encroachments, blocked pathways, errors in revenue records, and family conflicts. Officials from the revenue and police departments were directed to act promptly and responsibly. The District Magistrate emphasized that all complaints…

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Dedicated cargo terminal and special cargo routes to directly benefit industries, strengthening the supply chain Target to expand cargo handling capacity from 2 million to 8 million metric tonnes Multimodal cargo hub to significantly boost exports and imports Airport to emerge as a gamechanger for industry and the logistics sector Jewar: The Noida International Airport being developed in Uttar Pradesh will not remain limited to passenger services, but is set to emerge as one of the country’s largest cargo and logistics hubs. With a dedicated cargo terminal, multimodal connectivity, and…

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Lucknow: The beautiful Indian climate has six seasons regarded traditionally since ancient times. The year starts in sunny summer, typically in the second week of April, when the Chitra month as per Indian solar calendar begins. That is why the financial year in India is taken to end on March 31. The traditional New Year is called Baisakhi, Poila Baisakh, and celebrated all over the country in different ways. The solar and lunar calendars are similar, with some variations; the lunar calendar has Yugādi as the start of a new…

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Lucknow: The CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, on Friday celebrated its 67th Foundation Day with enthusiasm and renewed commitment, marking more than six decades of scientific excellence and national contribution. The event brought together eminent scientists, dignitaries, and researchers, reflecting on the institute’s journey and its growing impact in medicinal and aromatic plant research and innovation. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by an overview of the event presented by Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Scientist-G. Dr. Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director, Indian Institute of…

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Lucknow: The CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants organized a one-day awareness and training programme for farmers from Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, aimed at enhancing their skills in scientific cultivation and value addition under the Aroma Mission Phase–III and Floriculture Mission Phase–II. The programme, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Satna, brought together farmers from seven blocks of the district. The initiative focused on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, diversification of crops, and income generation through high-value medicinal, aromatic, and floriculture crops. A team…

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Kolkata: The upcoming Assembly elections across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry represent far more than a routine exercise in regional power; they are a high-stakes stress test for the very architecture of Indian democracy. As the Election Commission of India marks March 18 as the starting line for this marathon, the atmosphere is thick with a volatile mix of institutional scrutiny and unprecedented political polarization. With 824 seats hanging in the balance and an electorate of 174 million voters preparing to cast their…

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New Delhi: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has decided to contest the upcoming Assam Assembly elections independently, effectively ending alliance talks with the Indian National Congress in the state. After weeks of negotiations, the two parties failed to reach a consensus on seat-sharing. While Congress reportedly offered JMM between five to seven seats, the regional party pushed for a larger share. With neither side willing to уступ ground, the talks eventually broke down. JMM has now announced candidates for around 19–21 seats in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly, signalling its…

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