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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Odisha tops India in sickle cell cases: Minister
Kendrapada: Odisha has emerged as the state with the highest number of sickle cell patients in India, with a staggering 96,080 cases registered on the sickle cell portal, according to the latest data shared by Anupriya Patel, minister of state for health and family welfare. In response to a query from Derek O'Brien in the Rajya Sabha, the minister responded that the total number of sickle cell patients across the country now stands at 2,15,380. Following Odisha, Madhya Pradesh reports 30,580 cases, Gujarat 28,150, Maharashtra 23,218, and Chhattisgarh 26,104. Other states with notable numbers include Rajasthan (2,729), Andhra Pradesh (2,159), and Jharkhand (2,154). The data further highlights the prevalence of sickle cell disease in states like Kerala (1,469), West Bengal (883), Karnataka (579), Tamil Nadu (485), and Telangana (468). Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand report lower figures, with 285, 32, 8, and 6 cases respectively. The Union ministry of health and family welfare is actively supporting states and union territories by providing technical and financial assistance. This support is aimed at facilitating screenings, drug procurement, counselling, awareness camps, training of healthcare personnel, and blood transfusion services for sickle cell anaemia. These initiatives are part of the Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under the National Health Mission (NHM). Additionally, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) Mission is being fully funded through CSIR's internal resources, as confirmed by the minister. This mission underscores the govt's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by sickle cell disease in India.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
‘CSIR's role in spearheading research will help India compete with developed nations'
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research's (CSIR) role in spearheading research in various fields would enable the country to compete with other developed countries, said N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR, and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. Participating in the 78th foundation day of CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) and inauguration of Sir C.V. Raman Research Scholars' Hostel and CO2-adsorbent pilot plant facility here on Friday, she advised research scholars to align their research towards technology and urged scientists to work towards CSIR@100 and Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. 'Our country is growing exponentially as the world's largest economy and to realise this remarkable goal, we all should dedicate ourselves to the development of the nation,' she said, adding the institution was working towards growth in fields such as food, water, sanitation, security, and energy. 'In the field of health, sickle cell anaemia among tribals is rampant. As it is particularly prevalent among tribals in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra, we have started the research towards curing that,' she added. As the research to remove oxygen-deficient cells which play a major role in the disease was being done for more than eight years, the first step in identification using a simplified technique was developed now, Ms. Kalaiselvi said. The PCR test, through which the disease could be identified in 20 minutes, would soon be made available on a government e-marketplace platform, she noted. The research in genome sequencing and editing to remove the affected gene, if done successfully, could be done at ₹1 crore in India whereas the treatment would cost around ₹28 crore in the USA, Ms. Kalaiselvi said. The main aim of the research was to reduce the treatment cost to ₹50 lakh to cover it under Prime Minister's Health Insurance Scheme, she added. The CSIR's initiative to support fisherwomen in Rameswaram by providing them seaweed had made them economically independent. The research being done by the team to see if the seaweed growth could happen in controlled waterbody condition in houses and farms, it could further empower the women, the CSIR DG said. She urged the researchers to innovate more and translate their ideas into entrepreneurships, startups, MSMEs, etc., as their products contributed around 40% of India's total exports. Alok Sharma, Director (R&D), IOCL, assured continued support of IOCL to the CSIR-CECRI and solicited collaboration of all CSIR Labs, especially CSIR-CECRI, in energy generation and storage.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India gets tech licence for steel slag aggegates
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) on Friday said that it has secured the technology licence to market or sell processed steel slag aggregates for road construction. The company can apply the special technology developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) -- Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to scientifically process steel slag aggregates at its flagship plant in Gujarat for their use in steel slag road building. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Science others healthcare Product Management CXO Healthcare Data Analytics MBA Leadership MCA Technology Finance PGDM Data Science Management Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Project Management Operations Management Degree Others Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Interpretation Programming Proficiency Problem-Solving Skills Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT MSc in Data Science Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Strategic Data-Analysis, including Data Mining & Preparation Predictive Modeling & Advanced Clustering Techniques Machine Learning Concepts & Regression Analysis Cutting-edge applications of AI, like NLP & Generative AI Duration: 8 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Steel slag is a waste by-product of steel manufacturing process. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unleash Your Creativity with Adobe - The Ultimate Design Partner Undo In a press briefing here, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India said that it has partnered with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) -- Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to adopt steel slag road technology that replaces the usage of natural aggregates with processed steel slag aggregates in road construction. Scientifically processed steel slag for roads provides significant advantages over traditional construction materials. The steel slag roads are about 30 to 40 per cent more cost-effective and can last up to three times longer than standard bitumen roads, reducing repair and maintenance needs. Their strength makes them suitable for diverse climate conditions- from coastal regions to rugged terrains. Live Events Steel slag generation is expected to reach 60 million tonnes in next five years, considering the ongoing capacity augmentation in Indian steel plants with an aim to produce 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030-31. The steel ministry is promoting the usage of steel slag road technology and actively collaborating with the Ministry of Science & Technology, and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to facilitate the large-scale utilisation of the industrial by-product. "We are proud to have received the first license of the technology for steel slag valorization used for conversion of steel slag," Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice President, Sales & Marketing, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Osmania University 2nd Semester Result 2025: Direct link to check B.Sc, B.Com, BA & other results
Osmania University declared the 2nd semester examination results conducted in June 2025. Students who took the examinations for various courses like BBA, BA, and other courses can check their results on the official website at Osmania University 2nd Semester Result 2025 is available on the official website at The direct link to check BA & other results is given here. Students will need to enter their hall ticket number to check their results. Notably, after downloading the scorecards, students must check for the following details: Name of the student Roll Number Subject wise scores Marks obtained Qualifying status Also read: CSIR UGC NET admit card 2025 released at direct link and steps to download Osmania University 2nd Semester Results 2025: Steps to download Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the Osmania University 2nd Semester Results: Visit the official website at On the home page, go to Examinations section. On the next page, click on the desired result link. Enter the credentials asked, and submit. Check your result displayed on the screen. Download and keep a printout of the same for future reference. Also read: EaseMyTrip, Timbuckdo partner to make student travel more affordable For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website at
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
CSIR UGC NET admit card 2025 released at csirnet.nta.ac.in, direct link and steps to download
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC NET 2025 admit card. Candidates can download the CSIR NET admit card from the official website, CSIR UGC NET admit card 2025 released at website, screenshot) The CSIR UGC NET June 2025 will be held on July 28 in two shifts. In the first shift, from 9 am to 12 pm, candidates will appear for Life Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences subjects. In the second shift, from 3 pm to 6 pm, they will appear for Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences papers. Also read: CSIR UGC NET June Exam 2025 schedule revised due to clash with HTET 2024 date, notice here NTA will conduct the CSIR NET in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Test will consist of three parts and all the parts will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between the parts. Direct link to download CSIR UGC NET 2025 admit card CSIR UGC NET 2025 admit card: How to download To download the exam city slip, candidates can follow the steps given below. 1. Go to the official website, 2. Open the admit card download link given on the home page 3. Enter your login details 4. Submit and download the admit card. NTA said the admit card has been issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions. Candidates must not mutilate the admit card or change any entry made thereon. NTA has advised them to preserve a copy of the admit card in good condition for future reference. In case any candidate faces any difficulty in downloading the admit card, s/he can contact NTA Helpdesk on 011-40759000 or send an e-mail at csirnet@ They should regularly visit NTA websites, and for the latest updates regarding the exam.
