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On April 12, 2025, Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated a state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, marking a significant advancement in India's medical research infrastructure. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare     This cutting-edge facility is designed to enhance the research capabilities of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, empowering doctors, researchers, and scholars to develop innovative healthcare solutions and conduct impactful medical research. The laboratory aims to position AIIMS Bhubaneswar among the premier medical research hubs in the country .     In addition to inaugurating the laboratory,…

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Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on 11 Apr 25 with Shri Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest. Cmde P R Hari (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials from the Indian Navy and the Shipyard were present for the event.   The contracts for indigenous design and construction of eleven NGOPVs were concluded on 30 Mar 23 with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), Goa and Garden Reach…

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft. This development marks a crucial advancement in India’s indigenous precision-guided munitions capabilities, bolstering its strategic air power.   The ‘Gaurav’ bomb, designed for long-range engagement of targets with enhanced accuracy, represents a critical step in reducing reliance on imported weaponry. Its glide capability allows for extended range and standoff engagement, minimizing the risk to the launching aircraft and maximizing operational flexibility. The…

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On dated April 11 2025: In a landmark step to strengthen healthcare delivery in Odisha, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, jointly launched the co-branded health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) at an event held in Bhubaneswar.   The launch marks the convergence of the Centre’s flagship health protection scheme and the Odisha state government’s own initiative, creating a unified health…

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09 April 2025 cabinet approval for the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line section, spanning 104 km across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, marks a significant infrastructural development. With a sanctioned budget of Rs. 1332 crore, this project underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering railway infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the region.   The existing single-line section has long been a bottleneck, hindering the smooth flow of passenger and freight traffic. Doubling this crucial segment will alleviate congestion, improve operational efficiency, and reduce travel time. Furthermore, the project is poised…

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The recent cabinet approval for the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur bypass, spanning 19.2 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 1878.31 crore, marks a significant infrastructure development for the states of Punjab and Haryana. Executed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), this project promises to alleviate congestion and enhance connectivity in a strategically important region.   The bypass, circumventing the increasingly congested Zirakpur area, is poised to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce travel time for commuters traversing between Punjab and Haryana. The implementation of the HAM model, where…

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April 10, 2025 — Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, today inaugurated a cutting-edge Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Laboratory at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation safety infrastructure.   Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new DFDR Lab is designed to enhance the capabilities of the AAIB in decoding and analyzing flight data from aircraft involved in incidents and accidents. The lab is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of investigations, leading to more robust safety recommendations.   Speaking…

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