Removal of Potassium iodate from permissible additives demanded

Removal of Potassium iodate from permissible additives demanded

21-06-2016 

The old issue of food safety has gained ground.On Tuesday,a day after the Narendra Modi government in New Delhi banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive normally used in breads,there was a demand that Potassium iodate was needed to be…

‘Lover’ wanted by the police in married woman murder case in Ramgarh

‘Lover’ wanted by the police in married woman murder case in Ramgarh

16-05-2016 

Investigation by the police revealed that a married woman was shot dead by a unmarried boy in Ramgarh.

The woman,a 31-year old,was a B.Ed student.She was allegedly shot dead outside her college at Ramgarh.The police recovered the body with…

India switches from tOPV to bOPV oral polio vaccine

India switches from tOPV to bOPV oral polio vaccine

23-04-2016 

India has achieved a historic landmark by eradicating polio from the country. The last case of polio in India was reported on 13 January 2011 and thereafter India was certified polio free on 27 March 2014.

Although polio has been eradicated…

Check power theft,work to supply electricity 24X7,CS directs officials

Check power theft,work to supply electricity 24X7,CS directs officials

02-04-2016 

Giving prominence to the power sector,newly appointed Chief Secretary Raj Bala Verma today held a meeting with Energy Department officials and directed them to work effectiuvely and attentively to improve power availability,revenue collection,condition…

Olive oil can make plastic

Olive oil can make plastic

16-03-2016 

Believe it or not,cooks and chefs often add olive oil to spaghetti.This is to make the eatable item nice.

Now,a study finds that olive oil and other vegetable oils can also help make one type of fiber — essentially plastic…

Exposure to air pollution may increase obesity and diabetes risk

Exposure to air pollution may increase obesity and diabetes risk

22-02-2016 

Exposure to polluted air may increase the risk of obesity and lead to high cholesterol and more insulin resistance, a precursor of Type 2 diabetes, a new study has warned.

Researchers from Duke University in US found that laboratory rats who…

Rising demand for professionals in non-technical roles in startups: Survey

Rising demand for professionals in non-technical roles in startups: Survey

20-02-2016 

There is a rising demand for professionals in non-technical roles in startups, a survey pointed out.

As much as 47 per cent of the entry-level hiring comprised of professionals in non-technical roles according to the study conducted by employability…

CSIR launches scientific validated Ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug

CSIR launches scientific validated Ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug

17-02-2016 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched BGR-34, country’s first anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus which is scientifically validated for its efficacy and safety.

Dr A.K.S. Rawat, Senior…

Type 2 diabetes drug can deplete insulin-producing cells

Type 2 diabetes drug can deplete insulin-producing cells

12-02-2016 

Long-term use of liraglutide, a substance that helps to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, can have a deteriorating effect on insulin-producing beta cells, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels.

The study on mice…

Alcohol double damages liver by allowing bacteria to infiltrate

Alcohol double damages liver by allowing bacteria to infiltrate

11-02-2016 

While alcohol itself can directly damage liver cells, new research shows that alcohol is also harmful to the liver for a second reason – it allows gut bacteria to migrate to the liver, promoting alcohol-induced liver disease.

“Alcohol…