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…

Ex-servicemen oppose T-20 World Cup match at Dharamsala

Ex-servicemen oppose T-20 World Cup match at Dharamsala

12-02-2016 

Himachal Pradesh ex-servicemen have strongly opposed the T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamsala on March 19 and asked the BCCI to reconsider it, keeping in view the sentiments of families of martyrs and patriots.

“Terror…

BHU to confer Doctorate degree on Prime Minister

BHU to confer Doctorate degree on Prime Minister

12-02-2016 

Banaras Hindu University, which is celebrating its centennial year, proposes to confer the degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during its convocation ceremony on February 22.

BHU is organising academic,…

Fish farming gets status of Industry in Jharkhand

Fish farming gets status of Industry in Jharkhand

11-02-2016 

The state Cabinet today provided administrative approval of Rs 139.99 crore plan to set up building for the Cancer and Research Centre at Brambay near Ranchi.

Another major decision taken by the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Raghubar Das…

JSCA gears up India vs Sri Lanka second T20 in Ranchi

JSCA gears up India vs Sri Lanka second T20 in Ranchi

11-02-2016 

When India plays against Sri Lanka in the second T20 in Ranchi,it has a chance to clinch the three-match contest.

So because India were outplayed by Sri Lanka in the first T20 in Pune, where the home batsmen failed to cope with the Lankan bowlers,…

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanumanthappa passes away

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanumanthappa passes away

11-02-2016 

Siachen Lance Naik Hanumanthappa, who had slipped into a deeper state of coma, died at the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi today in the morning.

He was the only survivor of the Siachen avalanche tragedy that struck on February…

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…

Fruit and vegetable processing plant to be set up in Jharkhand

Fruit and vegetable processing plant to be set up in Jharkhand

11-02-2016 

Fruit and vegetable processing plant will be set up in Jharkhand which will benefit around 50,000 farmers, an official has said.

The plant will be set by Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the National…

CM urges Banks to provide loan to tribals in Jharkhand

CM urges Banks to provide loan to tribals in Jharkhand

10-02-2016 

The 54th bankers meeting was held todaay in Ranchi at Hotel Radisson Blu.

Addressing the meeting,Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das advised the bank management not to ignore or deny payment of loan to the tribals in Jharkhand.

The…

Kerosene prices to go up

Kerosene prices to go up

10-02-2016 

Kerosene prices will rise by 17 paisa after the hike in commission paid to wholesale dealers.

Commission paid to wholesale dealers, who get licence under Form XV, has been raised from Rs 536.09 per kilolitre (KL) to Rs 714.18 per kl, an increase…