-The Times of India A group of girls, almost all in shorts, are dancing after a wonderful strike that fetched them a goal. The goal wouldn't count much, in fact it doesn't count at all during a coaching camp. But for these girls, it's much more than just the sight of the ball crashing into the net that BRIngs delight. For years, these girls from Mumbra have braved odds just to be...
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Crops face moisture stress, drought threat looms large -Partha Sarathi Biswas
-The Indian Express According to experts, June has been a good month for the state, with farmers speeding up sowing. However, absence of rains towards the end of June, mostly in Marathwada and Vidharbha regions, had harmed the crops during the crucial growth phase. Pune: AS MAHARASHTRA reported more than 90 per cent sowing, moisture stress is now threatening the survival of standing crops in various parts of the state. As per...
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-PTI The government has formed a committee in its bid to make drugs more affordable in the country, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. “Government has constituted a committee of joint secretaries for ensuring enhanced affordability, availability and accessibility of drugs for the citizens,” Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh L. Mandaviya said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. Elaborating on the terms of reference of the committee, the minister said...
More »Govt may cap knee implant prices -Aesha Datta
-The Hindu Business Line Industry likely to meet officials today New Delhi: Patients with debilitating knee problems, requiring joint replacement surgeries, would soon regain spring in their steps. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), which capped the prices of coronary stents in February, may cap the prices of knee implants soon. According to a source in the know of the developments, the price of knee implants is likely to be capped with just...
More »24 states look set to scrap no-detention policy in schools from 2018
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: As many as 24 states are likely to scrap the no-detention policy in schools from 2018 with the Union Cabinet and Parliament approving the amendment of the relevant provision of the right to education act that allows the states to BRIng back evaluation-based promotions. According to a senior official, the change in the Right of Children for Free and Compulsory Education Act became necessary due to...
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