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03 Aug

Nagaland  Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organizesorganizes State Media Sensitization Conference on IMI 5.0

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The Nagaland Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project held a Media Conference on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) in Kohima, on August 3, 2023. The conference, attended by Dr. Ritu Thurr, MD NHM, Dr. Imkongtemsu, State Immunization Officer, and Ms Anumegha Bhatnagar, Risk Communications Lead MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity project, emphasized the importance of vaccinating eligible children and strengthening immunity. The initiative aims to overcome barriers to vaccination coverage by focusing on populations left out of routine vaccination efforts. The state has conducted comprehensive training to reach those…

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03 Aug

Health Department prepares for vaccination campaign In Mizoram

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The Health Department is preparing for the vaccination campaign. The following statement was issued in this regard. Measles and Rubella diseases are prevalent in Mizoram, causing complications. The Indian government plans to eradicate them by December 2023 using vaccines. The Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 will be launched in August, September, and October to ensure vaccination for pregnant women and children. The Mizoram Health Department is preparing to implement the campaign throughout the state. The Universal Immunisation Programme provides vaccines to pregnant women and children against 11 diseases, including smallpox, tetanus, and infant and maternal mortality. The program has led to…

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03 Aug

Ray-Ban has introduced the revolutionary REVERSE Collection

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Decade after decade, Ray-Ban dares to examine unexplored territory. Driven by this insatiable curiosity, Ray-Ban turns eyewear on its axis with the release of the revolutionary REVERSE collection: four unisex sunglass styles featuring an impossible new lens, completely reversed. The campaign features Vittoria Ceretti as the face and showcases her wearing Reverse eyewear in a fast-paced, high-fashion video. The film uses angles and focus to showcase the concept while maintaining eyewear focus.Advanced engineering transforms the lens shape from convex to concave without compromising optical precision. Innovative astigmatic, prismatic, and resolving powers enhance the lens's performance. The pantoscopic lens reduces up…

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03 Aug

DGT partners with AWS India for skilling in emerging technologies

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The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to upskill students in cloud computing, data annotation, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML),to boost their capabilities and employ-ability. The DGT initiative benefits students in institutions across India through its extensive network of 15,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), implementing long-term institutional skill training.As part of this collaboration, AWS India will provide individuals with self-paced online learning programs in emerging technologies at no cost. This learning content…

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03 Aug

Jaguar TCS Racing finishes runners-up in the 2023 ABB Formula E World Championship

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Jaguar TCS Racing finished runners-up in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with 292 points, showcasing their success with 11 podiums, four wins, and three Pole positions. Mitch Evans finished third with 197 points. Sam Bird finishes eighth in the season, ending three years with Jaguar TCS Racing, achieving 215 points. Jaguar TCS Racing and Envision Racing were tied for points in the final race, with Mitch Evans leading and Sam Bird in sixth. Safety concerns led to a red-flagged race, after which Nick Cassidy of Envision emerged victorious after 30 laps. Nick Cassidy managed to secure the…

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03 Aug

Shri Pradhan wind up the ABSS 2023 with valedictory address

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The Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023 concluded with education leaders committing to transforming India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society. Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan delivered a valedictory address.Shri Dharmendra Pradhan announced Shiksha Parivar's commitment to implementing National Education Policy (NEP) to make India a knowledge-based superpower. He urged the education fraternity to convert PM-Shri School into an All-India Institution and called for concerted efforts to strengthen the school ecosystem. Pradhan prioritizes teacher capacity building, developing 300 institutions as centers-of-excellence this academic year, including school, higher education, and skill. The 2-day event featured 16 thematic sessions…

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03 Aug

In India, Nissan provides free monsoon check-up camps

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a free monsoon check-up camp for customers across India from July 15 to September 15, 2023. The 30-point check-up includes a free battery check-up, exterior and interior inspection, underbody check, and a road test. Customers can book a service appointment through the Nissan Connect app or the Nissan India website. The camp offers discounts of up to 10% on wiper blades and 20% on labor, including brake pad replacement. The camp also includes a complimentary top wash. Speaking about this, “Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, of Nissan Motor India, said, “Nissan focuses on…

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03 Aug

Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements acquires Sanghi Industries for Rs 5,000 cr

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Ambuja Cements, the cement and building materials arm of the Adani Group, has announced the acquisition of Sanghi Industries (SIL) for an enterprise value of Rs 5,000 crore. Ambuja Cements will acquire 56.74 per cent stake in Sanghi Industries from subsequent promoter group Ravi Sanghi and family. The acquisition will be financed entirely through internal revenue, the company said in a release. Commenting on the acquisition of Ambuja's Sanghi Industries, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the acquisition is aimed at expanding Ambuja's market presence and strengthening its product portfolio. Adani also noted that the Adani Group is on track…

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02 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh hosts State Media Sensitization Workshop on Indradhanush 5.0

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Arunachal Pradesh's Department of Health & Family Welfare and USAID's MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project held a State Media Sensitization Workshop on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0. The event, attended by Marge Sora, MD NHM, and Dr. D Padung, highlighted the importance of vaccinating eligible children and strengthening immunity. Event attracted media, health officials, and community stakeholders to advocate program success. IMI 5.0 aims to improve vaccination coverage by targeting populations with barriers and ensuring children are included in routine immunization activities. Training is conducted at state, district, and block levels, emphasizing reaching unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals. The…

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02 Aug

The workers behind AI scarcely see its rewards; This Indian startup wants to change that

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The Time Magazine article "The Workers Behind AI Rarely See Its Rewards, This Indian Startup Wants to Fix That" by Billy Perrigo explores the lives of data workers in India and Karya, an Indian AI data startup. The startup captures, labels, and annotates data for clients and offers economic opportunities to rural Indians by using voice recordings in their native languages to train AI systems. Karya offers higher hourly wages for data workers and potential benefits for marginalized languages, enabling access to AI advancements. The startup focuses on social impact, addressing biases and ethical issues in the AI industry while…

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