From January 1, this year, government has announced a 24-35% increase in fellowship stipend of research scholars in science and technology. This will benefit some 60,000 persons.
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24-35% Increase In Fellowship Stipend Of Research Scholars
IIT-Mandi Finds New Treatment For Zika Virus
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have identified a drug target in the Zika virus that can bind with an existing antimalarial drug to inhibit the spread of the disease in the human body. (HT)
IIT-Delhi Alumni Body Adopts Villages For Development
The alumni body of IIT-Delhi, on Republic Day, adopted 25 villages in Mitraon area, Najafgarh and will undertake tree plantation, cleanliness, library adoption etc. A sewage disposal plant and a bio-gas plant is also planned.
2 Days To PM's "Pariksha Pe Charcha"
PM Modi will talk to students, teachers and parents on 29th Jan at 11 a.m. in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0. Even in today's Mann Ki Baat, he has reminded all of this. Read details in earlier post of 10th Jan - http://bharatmahan.in/positive-news/online-competition-participate-interaction-p-m-during
29.7 KM Noida-Greater Noida Metro Line Opens
The twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida gets the Metro Aqua Line - the 29.7-km metro corridor connects Noida Sector 51 with Greater Noida's Depot Stations. It has 21 stations, 15 in Noida and 6 in G. Noida.
Successful Flight Test Of LRSAM
Ship launched Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) has been successfully test fired from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at low altitude,today. The missile destroyed the target with a direct hit. (PIB)
8% Growth In Coal Supply To Power Sector
Coal India Ltd. has supplied 389.63 MT coal to power sector during current year (up to 22ndJanuary 2019) registering a growth of 8% over the same period of last year.
50 Cancer, Rare Disease Drugs To Get Cheaper
Some 50 drugs, including 39 anti-cancer drugs, which were not under price control earlier, are likely to get cheaper. Read details https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/50-cancer-rare-disease-drugs-to-get-cheaper/articleshow/67649313.cms
12-yr Pune Boy Designs Ship To Clean Oceans, Save Marine Life
A 12-year-old Pune-based boy Haaziq Kazi designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that will help reduce pollution in the ocean and save marine life. Read more https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/12-year-old-pune-boy-haaziq-kazi-designs-ship-to-clean-oceans-save-marine-life/story-76AI9NuFPo3xs4Xf7k1nxN.html
Punjab Constable Wins 2 Crore Lottery
Ashok Kumar, a constable with Punjab Police, has won the Punjab government’s Lohri bumper lottery, bagging a whopping Rs 2 crore. He will get the lottery amount after 30 per cent tax deduction.
Kendriya Vidyalaya At CISF Camp In Gautam Buddha Nagar
Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, laid the foundation stone of Kendriya Vidyalaya at CISF Camp in Gautam Buddha Nagar, on Monday. The new Central School will be a boon to the CAPF personnel since three CAPF Forces have camps here in the neighbourhood.
1.2 Lakh Toilets In Kumbh Area
1.2 lakh toilets have been placed in Kumbh district, spread over 3,200 hectares. 25,000 sanitary staff are on duty. The first Shahi Snan on 15th witnessed a gathering of over 2 crore people. A number of countries have population less than this.