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108th Indian Science Congress: India can become laboratory of the world says PM Modi

Dr Jitendra Singh, Eknath Shinde, Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Nitin Gadkari, Devendra Fadnavis and Dr Vijay Laxmi Saxena at 108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


Maha Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis at 108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


Maha CM Eknath Shinde at 108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


Union Minster Nitin Gadkari at 108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur


PM Modi on video conferencing at 108th Indian Science Congress in Nagpur

The 108th Indian Science Congress is being hosted in Nagpur by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. It commenced on Tuesday, January 03, 2022.
The speakers at different technical sessions include an array of Indian and foreign experts, top technocrats, researchers and Nobel Laureates. The event coincides with the university’s centenary celebrations.
The focal theme of this year’s science congress is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.”
Among the top dignitaries present at the inaugural session were Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of Maharashtra Public Universities Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Union Minister and Chairman of the Advisory Committee of RTMNU Centenary Celebrations Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology & Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis.
Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Dr Subhash R. Chaudhari, General President of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata Dr Vijay Laxmi Saxena and Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Sanjay Dudhe were also seated on the dais.
Prime Minister Modi speaking at the inaugural session through video conferencing said, technology and data are the two important factors which have the power to catapult India to greater heights. He urged scientists to create institutional frameworks to create new opportunities. Modi flagged issues such as energy needs and integrated disease surveillance. He said, “Different ministries need to work together in this direction.”
A postal stamp was released on the occasion by the dignitaries to mark the centenary year of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. A souvenir was also released.
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Umesh Yadav teases teammate Shubham Gill with epic Tinder billboards in Nagpur

Billboards that mention Shubham Gill
Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav had a ‘field day’ teasing his team member Shubham Gill after Tinder – a popular dating app – showed a photo of a girl with a placard on large billboards in Nagpur that read, “Shubman idhar toh dekh lo” (Shubman, have a look here).” Tinder was quick to capitalise on the joke and turn it into hoardings in Nagpur ahead of India first Test match vs Australia.
Taking to twitter, Yadav wrote, “Poora Nagpur bol raha hai, Shubman Gill ab toh dekh le.”
Poora Nagpur bol raha hai, @ShubmanGill ab toh dekh le pic.twitter.com/9iaW2BBtZY
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) February 3, 2023
During India’s T20 match in Ahmedabad, a picture of a female fan holding a placard that read ‘Tinder, Shubman se match kara do” (Tinder, match me with Shubman)’ had gone viral.
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) would host the opening Test of the four-game Border Gavaskar Trophy from February 9 to 13 at Jamtha in Nagpur.
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All 31 days in January 2023 in Nagpur observed to be polluted, reveals study

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As per the recent survey of Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, the entire month of January (all 31 days) in Nagpur this year saw tremendously high levels of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2).
The survey that released pictures of the same showed increased levels of SO2 and NO2 not just in Nagpur but in cities including Chandrapur, Gondia and Amravati. Environmental experts have said that the matter was worrying from the point of view of the health of the residents as the pollution index in Nagpur saw an increase in all the three months of winter.
Not just in January this year but 28 out of 30 days in November last year as well as 30 out of 31 days in December last year showed poor air quality. Environmental expert Professor Suresh Chopani said an action plan, to avoid respiratory issues, under National Clean Air Programme would be strictly implemented.
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Nagpur doctor speaks on ‘Development of Homeopathic Method in Modern Medicine’ at Russia

Dr Kavita Chandak
Homeopath doctor Dr Kavita Chandak, who has two Golden Book Of World Records for treating kidney disorders and success in a case of mucormycosis in her name, recently was invited as a keynote speaker to the 33rd Scientific and practical conference ‘Development of the Homeopathic Method in Modern Medicine’ held at RUDN University at Moscow in Russia.