In a gripping final at the second World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany, teenage shooter Anuya Prasad from Jaipur secured the gold medal in the women’s air pistol event. The 17-year-old, a first-year Visual Arts student at Rajasthan University, clinched victory with a nail-biting last shot scoring 10.3, narrowly beating Sofia Olenych of Ukraine…

In a significant move to enhance the lives of farmers and increase their incomes, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to seven comprehensive schemes. These initiatives, with a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore, aim to revolutionize various aspects of agriculture in India. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission:…

In a significant development for India’s agricultural sector, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the AgriSURE Scheme in New Delhi. The AgriSURE Fund, formally known as the Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises, is a ₹750 crore blended capital fund aimed at fostering innovation and…

Under the National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive mock drill named “Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” (Virus War Exercise) was held in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, from August 27 to August 31, 2024. This exercise aimed to assess the pandemic preparedness of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT), which includes experts from human health, animal husbandry,…

Sikkim, a small northeastern state in India, is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Although it has made significant progress in education, some districts still lag behind in literacy. Among them, North Sikkim has the lowest literacy rate in the state, reflecting certain challenges and areas that need improvement. An Overview of…