Day: 18 August 2023

DRIIV’s Conference Spurs Global Dialogue on Equitable Climate, Health, and Open Access to Data

Vijay Raman

●       The conference saw participation from central ministries and state governments, embassies, multilateral agencies, academia, philanthropic organisations and industry. ●       Organised by DRIIV, S&T cluster of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, the event’s sponsors include Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Biocon, Syngene, Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, LOG9 etc. ●       Conference underscored the inter-sectoral challenges that need to be addressed for health systems to be better equipped to handle climate-related risks. ●       India Health Fund and India Climate Collaborative (both TATA Trust entities) along with AVPN and PandemIC Action…

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THE BREW ESTATE LAUNCHES PLANT BASED FOOD MENU IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIA’S PLANT BASED PIONEER, GREENEST

Vijay Raman

 ● Plant based high protein food products are a new addition to India’s Restaurants  ● Indian plant protein market set to reach US$ 400-450 Million in the next 5 years   The Brew Estate which is one of India’s largest microbrewery chains, has joined hands with GREENEST, India’s leading plant based organisation to introduce an exciting menu for the connoisseurs of plant based food in Chandigarh. The Brew Estate, has unveiled its new plant based food section in its latest menu with delights consisting of P.B.P Keema Spring Rolls, Purani Dilli…

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LAUNCH OF Y – 3024 (VINDHYAGIRI)

Vijay Raman

Vindhyagiri, the sixth Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at GRSE, was launched today at the shipyard by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. As Vindhyagiri descended into the waters of river Hoogly, a wave of euphoria swept across the gathering. Dignitaries, Naval personnel, Shipbuilders, and spectators were united in their heartfelt applause, in admiration of the vessel and the team behind her creation.  Shri CV Ananda Bose, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Ms Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister of West Bengal,   Shri Ajay Bhatt Raksha Rajya Mantri,…

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Indian Coast Guard carries out successful mid sea medical evacuation of a Chinese national off Mumbai

Vijay Raman

The Indian Coast Guard has successfully conducted medical evacuation of a Chinese national from a Panama flagged research vessel, MV Dong Fang Kan Tan No 2, around 200 Kms in Arabian sea off Mumbai on the intervening night of 16-17 Aug 23. The evacuation was carried out amidst challenging weather conditions and dark night.   The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai received information that one of the crew, named Yin Weigyang, onboard the research vessel had cardiac attack and required urgent medical attention. The communication was established immediately with…

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