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Pujya Morari Bapu Praises the Condition of Schools and Colleges in Gujarat
27 Apr

Pujya Morari Bapu Praises the Condition of Schools and Colleges in Gujarat

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April 27: On the inauguration of Shri Ishwariya Primary School situated in Ishwariya village near Amreli, Pujya Bapu lauded the condition of schools and colleges in the state of Gujarat. While appreciating the schools and colleges he said, “Primary schools in Gujarat are way better than any high schools of other states and the high schools of Gujarat are too better than colleges of other states. “We are from Gujarat and we are proud of it. I travel to different parts of the country, and I have witnessed the quality of schools and colleges of Gujarat that are more advanced…
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Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable women, children and adolescents and the health workers supporting them in conflict-affected states in South Asia
27 Apr

Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable women, children and adolescents and the health workers supporting them in conflict-affected states in South Asia

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New Delhi (India), April 27: Women, children and adolescents, and the health and aid workers who provide their care and support, are facing growing challenges and life-threatening risks in these times of escalating conflict and humanitarian crises worldwide, according to a commentary published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week to coincide with World Immunisation Week (24-30 April, 2022). While the recent devastating hostilities in Ukraine have captured the interest of the world, there are a number of other long-standing and growing conflicts that also deserve attention and political mobilization from the global community. In 2020, for example, a…
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The Real Woman awards to honour power women in construction industry
27 Apr

The Real Woman awards to honour power women in construction industry

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An initiative of UBSC and Harmony Events, the third edition of the awards will take place in Ahmedabad on April 30. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 27: The third season of The Real Woman awards, which are awarded to women in the construction industry, will take place in Ahmedabad. An initiative of Urja Building Services Consultants (UBSC) and Harmony Events & Talent, The Real Woman Awards 2022 will recognise the best real estate developer, structural engineer, interior designer, green building consultant, architect, landscape designer, electrical contractor, lighting designer, Vastu consultant and women in other roles in the construction industry. The award…
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Union Minister Sonowal Inaugurates Odisha’s 1st Riverine Jetty At Paradeep
26 Apr

Union Minister Sonowal Inaugurates Odisha’s 1st Riverine Jetty At Paradeep

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PARADEEP, April 26:  The newly-developed as well as Odisha’s first ever riverine jetty was on Monday inaugurated at the prime port city of Paradeep by Hon’ble Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH in presence of Hon’ble Shri Padmanabha Behera, Minister of Commerce & Transport, Planning & Convergence and Hon’ble Shri Raghunandan Das, Minister of State, I&PR, Water Resources, Government of Odisha, and Shri Sambit Routray, Hon’ble MLA, Paradeep. Inaugurating the riverine jetty, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH said that Paradeep will be one of the best destinations for…
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11th CMS VATAVARAN Awards Announced today
26 Apr

11th CMS VATAVARAN Awards Announced today

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New Delhi (India), April 26: India’s longest standing and largest green film festival, CMS VATAVARAN announced the winners of the 11th competitive edition today. A total of 824 entries were submitted to this competition from 61 countries (international section) and 22 states in India (national section). This year a total of 21 National and International Films were Awarded in 10 categories. These Awards were selected after a rigorous three tier process. After an internal peer review, a Nomination Jury of 30 eminent experts headed by Dr BV Mathur, Chairpersons National Biodiversity Board, shortlisted the films for awards and finalised all…
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In post-pandemic India, 65%* champion a preventive hygiene-enabled lifestyle: Finds Savlon Swasth India Mission’s ‘Hygiene study’
26 Apr

In post-pandemic India, 65%* champion a preventive hygiene-enabled lifestyle: Finds Savlon Swasth India Mission’s ‘Hygiene study’

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Savlon Swasth India Mission publishes its first attitudinal study on hygiene habits in India New Delhi (India), April 26: Set against the context of the pandemic, much has been theorized and communicated on Hygiene practices and its adoption. While the pandemic has accelerated adoption of hygiene practices, some are still reluctant and lack a clear understanding of hygiene. To study the actual shift in behaviour and practice, Savlon Swasth India Mission, as part of its philosophy to build a healthier and stronger India, commissioned a nationwide attitudinal and behavioral study on current Hygiene trends. The study assesses usage, perception and behavior towards hygiene related…
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Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated with fervor in Dubai
26 Apr

Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated with fervor in Dubai

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Dubai (UAE), April 26: To commemorate Babasaheb Ambedkar’s 131st birth anniversary, an event was organised in Dubai by Ambedkar Global, an international organisation formed to spread the teaching of Dr BR Ambedkar across the world. Dr Santosh Kumar Suman, the Honorable Cabinet Minister Government of Bihar, India, was the chief guest. Mrs Tadu Mamu, IFS and Labour Consul, Consulate General of India, Dubai, Sri Uma Shankar Singh, Ex JNU Student leader, attended the event as guests of honor. Speaking at the event, Dr Santosh Kumar Suman said, “teachings of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar are still relevant and need to…
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ARDEA Foundation to organise “11 Days for Earth’s Healing” Movement on 1st May 2022
25 Apr

ARDEA Foundation to organise “11 Days for Earth’s Healing” Movement on 1st May 2022

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New Delhi [India], April 25: ARDEA Foundation is all set to organise their mega ecological movement, “11 Days for Earth’s healing,” for a second time in a row, starting the 1st of May 2022. With “11 Days for Earth’s Healing”, ARDEA Foundation wants to draw the attention of world leaders toward the environmental cause as it is an opportunity to harness the power of collaborative action and start investing in shared prosperity, well-being, and planetary health. With this initiative, ARDEA Foundation proposes and urges everyone involved in business or office activities to participate by converting one of their weekly holidays…
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This World Book Day, India’s first modern fantasy fiction adventure released
25 Apr

This World Book Day, India’s first modern fantasy fiction adventure released

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New Delhi (India), April 25: Friendship gets a hint of enchantment with The Adventures of Sugi and Banshee. The mindblowing adventurous tale written by author Kanika Mittal was released at the prestigious publication of StoryMirror on World Book Day. It depicts such a remarkable quest that has adventure, thrill, bonding and much more. A heartwarming story of friendship, adventure and mystery intertwined to protect a secret older than Earth itself – Penned by Kanika Mitta published by StoryMirror, Sugi and The Banshee is a delicious tale featuring an 11 year old girl and her unusual companion who team up against…
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Indian patient operated at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru sets the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most fibroids removed
25 Apr

Indian patient operated at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru sets the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most fibroids removed

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Ms Ritika Sharma (in the middle) receiving Guinness World Record Title from GWR Adjudicator  Dr Shanthala Thuppanna and her team removed 236 Fibroids weighing over 2250 grams from the patient  Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25: A 34-year-old journalist and former TV anchor, Ritika Sharmahailing from Bengaluru, officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the most fibroids removed Ritika, also an aspiring author, had 236 fibroids removed from her uterus, which included a large cauliflower shaped fibroid measuring up to 20X20X10 cms and many other smaller fibroids of different sizes, weighing 2,250 grams in total. This complex surgical procedure…
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