18 March 2026 – News Deck

Free Medical Camp Organized in Jattowala, Many Families Benefited

18 March 202618 March 2026 Vijay Raman

A Free General Medical Camp was organized on 15 March 2026 at Village Jatowala, Dehradun by the HEEEL Foundation (Health, Education, Environment & Empowering Lives Foundation) in collaboration with Graphic Era Hospital, Dhoolkot. The camp was held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, where many families from the surrounding areas availed medical consultations and health check-up services. The camp was inaugurated by Mr. Haroon Ali, Former Pradhan of Village Jattowala, who appreciated the initiative and stated that such health camps are extremely beneficial for rural communities as they provide access…

Ladakh Magmatic Arc Formation Traced by Indian Scientists

18 March 202618 March 2026 Vijay Raman

A recent geological study has provided new insights into the evolution of the Ladakh magmatic arc in the northwestern Himalaya, shedding light on the processes involved in the formation of the Himalayan mountain range. The research focuses on understanding the origin and development of the Ladakh magmatic arc, which formed due to subduction-related tectonic activity prior to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. According to the study, the magmatic arc developed as a result of the subduction of the Neo-Tethys Oceanic Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.…

Govt Promotes Affordable, High-Quality Diagnostic Solutions

18 March 202618 March 2026 Vijay Raman

The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial support to Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited for the indigenous manufacturing of advanced In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) kits. The project aims to strengthen domestic capabilities in producing high-quality diagnostic solutions, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing self-reliance in the healthcare sector. The supported initiative focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced IVD kits for accurate and rapid disease detection. These kits are expected to meet global quality standards and cater to both domestic and…

Scientists studied this Abrupt Climate Change (ACC) in the North Atlantic within India’s Core Monsoon Zone (CMZ)

18 March 202618 March 2026 Vijay Raman

A recent study has highlighted that a sudden cooling event in Greenland around 8,200 years ago led to a significant weakening of the Indian Summer Monsoon, demonstrating strong interconnections in the global climate system. The event, known as the 8.2-kiloyear climate event, was triggered by a massive influx of freshwater into the North Atlantic Ocean due to melting ice sheets. This disrupted the Atlantic ocean circulation, leading to widespread cooling over Greenland and surrounding regions. According to the study, the cooling caused large-scale changes in atmospheric circulation patterns.…

ICMAI to Host RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 in New Delhi

18 March 202618 March 2026 Vijay Raman

# Summit to spotlight strategic leadership in GCCs, focusing on value creation, capability augmentation, and the evolving role of CMAs The The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament and functioning under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is organising the RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 on March 18, 2026 at Shangri-La Eros. The announcement was made today during a press conference hosted by ICMAI at its headquarters in New Delhi. The Summit will focus…