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Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will receive 25 million USD grant under Pandemic Fund for strengthening Animal Health System of India

The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger One-health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. In the past few decades, 5 out of the 6 WHO​ declared public health emergencies of international concern were of animal origin. Consequently, […]

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After tomatoes, government sells onions at subsidised rates, buffer enhanced to 5 lakh MT

The Government of India raised the quantum of onion buffer to 5.00 lakh metric tonne this year, after achieving the initial procurement target of 3.00 lakh metric tone in an unprecedented move. Already selling tomatoes on behalf of the central government at a subsidised rate, the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) is now […]

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Bangladesh registers nearly one lakh Dengue cases

Dhaka Tribune reported that 7,582 dengue patients are currently receiving treatment across various hospitals. Among them, 3,532 patients are located in Dhaka, while 4,050 are being treated outside the capital city. With the rising threats of Dengue, Bangladesh witnessed over 99,994 cases this year with an additional 2,134 new cases reported overnight. On Sunday, Dhaka […]

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Saudi Arabia launches AI-Powered program to combat desertification

Desertification is a major challenge facing Saudi Arabia- an arid country that is already experiencing the effects of climate change. The Saudi Environment Ministry has launched a program to combat desertification using artificial intelligence (AI). The program, which is a collaboration between the ministry, the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification, and the […]

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India-Norway fisheries collaboration; High-level delegation to strengthen bilateral ties

During the visit, the delegation will engage in bilateral conversations with key Norwegian officials, including the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, Kristina Sigursdottir Hansen, and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. These discussions will encompass diverse facets of fisheries advancement, resource administration, research, innovation, and trade. […]

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CPA’s India Region Conference focuses on strengthening democracy & good governance

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is an association to serve the Parliamentarians of the Commonwealth Countries by providing machinery for regular consultation and exchange of ideas and information among members of Commonwealth Parliaments. The India Region of the CPA comprises 31 legislatures from across the country and has the second largest number of member branches after […]

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National Workshop on Localizing SDGs & Empowering Panchayats begins in Srinagar

The workshop is focused on the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals in Gram Panchayats, through the adoption of specific thematic approaches. The primary aim of the workshop is to showcase optimal strategies, approaches, coordinated efforts, and creative models related to capacity enhancement and training. During the opening session of the National Workshop, the Ministry of […]