Indian government released first-ever report showing 6,327 riverine dolphins present in country
Mar 03, 2025, at 05:50 pm
The first-ever report on the population estimation of riverine dolphins in India showed 6,327 dolphins are present in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus River systems.
Prime Minister approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for enhancing the age of superannuation of all doctors of the Central Health Service to 65 years with effect from May 31.
May 04, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian scientists, who are among the recipients of the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
India launches rocket carrying seventh navigation satellite, Modi appreciates scientists
Apr 28, 2016, at 07:05 pm
Chennai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Creating history, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday launched the PSLV-C33 rocket which carried seventh navigation satellite of the country.
6.8 earthquake jolts Myanmar, tremors felt in several Indian states
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:03 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale hit Myanmar - India Border region as tremors were felt across several Indian cities, triggering panic and injuring several people on Wednesday, officials said.
Infosys undertakes sanitation drive: completes construction of 365 toilets in Odisha
Mar 23, 2016, at 06:40 pm
Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 (IBNS) Infosys Foundation in association with Akanksha, the CSR arm of Infosys Bhubaneswar, announced the successful completion of construction of 365 toilets in 110 schools of Odisha, as part of its endeavor to support the Prime Minister's 'Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan' mission in two phases.
Feb 25, 2016, at 02:00 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was apprised about signing ofan arrangement for the establishment of an Indo-French Joint Committee on Science & Technology Cooperation.India and France have signed the arrangement for establishment of this apex level Joint Committee on Jan 25 in New Delhi.
PSLV-C31: PM Modi wishes scientists
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoken to the scientists at ISRO(Indian Space Research Organisation, congratulating them on successful launch of PSLV C31 and precisely putting IRNSS 1E in the orbit.
6.7 earthquake hits Manipur, 1 killed
Jan 04, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New Delhi/Imphal, Jan 4 (IBNS) At least one person was killed and more than 30 others were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur on Monday.
India has eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus: PM Narendra Modi
Aug 27, 2015, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has achieved a 'milestone' as the country has eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus.
PM chairs meeting on healthcare
Jan 10, 2015, at 03:53 am
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday instructed the Health Ministry to establish mechanisms to ensure accountability among doctors and health officials in the public sector.
India needs to step up medical research to keep pace with world: Modi
Oct 20, 2014, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi Oct 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering the Convocation Address at the 42nd Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, in New Delhi said India should step up its medical research to keep pace with the changing world.
Pune village landslide: 23 dead, 8 brought alive
Jul 31, 2014, at 04:14 pm
Pune, July 31 (IBNS) The death toll in the landslide in Maharashtra's Ambegaon village touched 23 while eight were rescued alive even as more are feared dead and trapped under the debris, said rescue officials on Thursday.