Pic for representational purpose Pune: The state animal husbandry department’s Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP) has started producing the goatpox vaccine for the first time to protect cattle against lumpy skin disease (LSD), which has killed thousands of animals across Maharashtra in recent years.Officials said in-house production will reduce costs, end dependence on private…
Surat: The Santokbaa Humanitarian Award 2026, instituted by the Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), the philanthropic arm of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), was presented on Saturday at the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium.This year’s award was conferred on Gullapalli Nageswara Rao, noted ophthalmologist and founder-chair of LV Prasad Eye Institute, and Reema Nanavaty, development practitioner and director…
Guwahati: The Assam govt has revised its excise rules to reserve manufacturing license of heritage alcoholic beverages exclusively for tribal and indigenous communities which produce and consume such drinks.The govt has also notified fee reductions to support local businesses, slashing the application fee for a heritage liquor micro-manufactory from Rs 25,000 to Rs 15,000.Similarly, the…
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has decided to transfer funds under the Asadhya Yojana for critically ill patients directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts for a round of treatment and diagnostic tests.The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by KGMU vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityananda on Saturday in view of the recent Rs 2.5 crore…
Representational photo of blood donation World Blood Donor Day (June 14)Jaipur: Voluntary blood donors now contribute nearly three-fourths of the blood collected in government-run blood banks in Rajasthan, significantly reducing dependence on patients’ relatives for life-saving transfusions, health department officials said ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.The state collects around nine lakh…
Screengrab from video of FSUI seeking help & action (Credit: FSUI) The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) on Saturday called for assistance after an officer on a vessel off Oman Coast passed away. two days ago. The union body called for help, repatriation and action for the deceased Second Officer on MT Celestial“35-year-old Second…
Student narrates F1 visa interview rejection. Redditors point out the mistake. Getting a US visa approved at the consulate counter following a 10-minute interview could be tricky. Officers may not explicitly give a reason for the rejection, leaving applicants more confused about what they said wrong. A student took to Reddit, narrating the interview experience…
Being the daughter of two of Bollywood’s biggest stars meant growing up in the spotlight, but Twinkle Khanna once revealed that the endless rumours surrounding her parents, Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, never really affected her.In a throwback conversation with Jaaved Jaaferi on Yaadein B-Town Ki – Is Duniya Ke Sitaray, Twinkle opened up about…
United States’ Tim Ream (AP Photo) The United States kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, but the match will also be remembered for a groundbreaking VAR decision involving veteran defender Tim Ream.The incident unfolded in the second half when Dutch referee Danny…
Keep a close eye on your day. Mercury is agitated and the Moon can cause anxiety and small things may appear larger than they really are, particularly when family expectations and money are mixed.You could start with a plan, but end up spending money on items you didn’t intend to purchase. A repair, an online…
