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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
RMLIMS team clears benign thyroid nodule
Lucknow: The endocrine surgery department at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) conducted its first Microwave Ablation (MWA) procedure to treat a benign thyroid nodule. The patient, a 32-year-old woman from Gorakhpur, underwent the treatment on July 29 and was discharged on Thursday. The introduction of this procedure provides a minimally invasive option for the treatment of thyroid nodules at RMLIMS. According to Prof Sarah Idris of the endocrine surgery department, the patient was experiencing discomfort and difficulty swallowing due to a nodule in her thyroid gland. Diagnostic tests confirmed the nodule to be benign. The MWA procedure was selected as an alternative to surgery at the patient's request to avoid a visible scar. Prof Idris explained that Microwave Ablation is a non-surgical technique. The procedure is described as minimally invasive, requires no stitches, and is performed on a daycare basis. The procedure can also be applied to benign breast nodules.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Business
- Jordan News
Sudanese Prime Minister Appoints 5 New Ministers in 'Government of Hope' - Jordan News
Sudanese Prime Minister Appoints 5 New Ministers in 'Government of Hope' Late Sunday evening, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris issued a decree appointing five new ministers to his administration, known as the 'Government of Hope,' bringing the total number of appointed ministers to 20 out of a planned 22. اضافة اعلان According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), Idris also appointed three Ministers of State alongside the new cabinet members. The appointments include: Lamia Abdel Ghafar Khalafallah as Minister of Cabinet Affairs Al-Mu'tasim Ibrahim Ahmed as Minister of Energy Ahmed Al-Dardiri Ghandour as Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications Al-Tuhami Al-Zain Hagar as Minister of Education and National Instruction Ahmed Adam Ahmed as Minister of Youth and Sports Additionally, Idris named three Ministers of State: Ambassador Omar Mohamed Ahmed Siddiq, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohamed Nour Abdel Daim Abdel Rahim, Minister of State for Finance Salima Ishaq Mohamed, Minister of State for Human Resources and Social Welfare These appointments complete a key phase in forming the Government of Hope, whose outline Idris first revealed on June 19. The new government is set to comprise 22 ministries. The cabinet formation has been gradual. On June 3, Idris appointed ministers for Agriculture and Irrigation, Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Health. On June 24, he appointed Babiker Samra Mustafa as Minister of Interior and Hassan Dawood Kabroon as Minister of Defense—both of whom were sworn in before Sovereign Council President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on June 28. On July 11, Idris announced the appointment of five additional ministers covering the portfolios of Finance, Justice, Federal Governance, Industry and Trade, and Religious Affairs and Endowments. Later in July, five more ministers were named to head the ministries of Livestock and Fisheries, Culture, Media and Tourism, Mining, Human Resources and Social Welfare, and Infrastructure and Transportation. On June 1, Idris announced the dissolution of the previous government and his intention to form a new one. By June 19, he unveiled the vision for the 'Government of Hope,' set to include 22 ministries. Idris was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 31 before al-Burhan, following a constitutional decree appointing him on May 19. A seasoned politician, Idris holds a PhD in international law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, and was a presidential candidate in 2010. For years, Sudanese ministries have been managed by a mix of acting ministers and officials appointed during the civilian-military partnership period that began in 2021. Sudan has been engulfed in a bloody conflict since April 15, 2023, between the army, led by al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemedti.' The war has killed more than 20,000 people and displaced around 15 million, according to UN and local authorities. A study by U.S. universities estimates the death toll at approximately 130,000. — (Anadolu)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
ZSI scientists discover a wolf spider, and four wasp species from West Bengal
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have announced the discovery of a new species of wolf spider, and four new species of spider-egg parasitic wasps, all from the State of West Bengal in the month of July. The newly described spider, Piratula acuminata, marks the first record of the genus Piratula in India. Discovered on Sagar island, part of the ecologically sensitive Sundarbans delta, this ground-dwelling wolf spider belongs to the family Lycosidae, commonly known as wolf spiders. Agile and nocturnal, they do not weave webs but ambush prey with precision and speed. 'This is a medium-sized spider, roughly eight to 10 millimetres in length,' Souvik Sen, lead author of the study from the ZSI, Kolkata, said. The details of the study have been published in the international peer reviewed journal Zootaxa, under the title 'First record of the genus Piratula Roewer, 1960from India, with the description of a new species'. The species is distinguished by a creamy-white body interspersed with brown and chalk-white spots, and unique genital structures. 'The unique morphological features of this spider immediately indicated it was an undocumented species,' Dr. Sen said, adding that the team of researchers conducted extensive morphological analysis over several weeks to confirm the findings. Along with Dr. Sen, Sudhin P.P. of the ZSI worked on the discovery, in collaboration with Pradeep M. Sankaran from Sacred Heart College, Kochi. The spider species was found in the estuarine mudflats of Sagar island, an area shaped by the river Ganga's alluvial deposits, and renowned for its high yet largely untapped biodiversity. Earlier this month in a separate study ZSI researchers led by K. Rajmohana identified and described four new species of parasitoid wasps belonging to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). These tiny wasps — Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus — were collected from agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal between 2021 and 2023. These wasps, no more than a few millimetres long, are primary egg parasitoids of jumping spiders (Salticidae), and exhibit an unusual behaviour known as gregarious parasitism, where multiple wasps emerge from a single spider egg sac. 'This work underscores how much remains hidden in our own backyards,' said Dr. Rajmohana, Scientist E at the ZSI, whose team combined classical morphological taxonomy with DNA barcoding to confirm the presence of a new species. The findings were published recently in the European Journal of Taxonomy in a paper titled Description of four new species of Idris Forsters, 1856 ( Hymenoptera : Scelioniadate) India 'This integrative approach is now essential for accurate species delimitation, especially in micro-fauna where physical differences are minimal,' K.P. Dinesh from ZSI Pune, co-author of the paper, said. Parasitoid wasps like Idris play a key role in regulating spider populations and maintaining arthropod community balance. 'These discoveries reaffirm the significance of systematic taxonomy and modern molecular tools in uncovering India's hidden biodiversity. They also strengthen our national mission to document life forms before they are lost to climate change and habitat degradation,' lauding the teams for these discoveries, Dhriti Banerjee, Director, ZSI, said. While the specimens of Piratula acuminata were collected exclusively from Sagar island, the Idris wasps were gathered from multiple districts across West Bengal, pointing to both the ecological specificity and the wide-ranging diversity harboured by these regions.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
KAPs urged to boost anti-corruption promotion efforts in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Heads of lead agencies (KAP) tasked with implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 have been urged to intensify the promotion and publicity of their respective achievements in combating corruption. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) National Governance Planning Division senior director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said the move was important to demonstrate the government's commitment to continuously improving governance, combating corruption, and fostering a positive perception among the public at both national and international levels. He said that during the NACS Performance Coordination Meetings held on Nov 11, 2024, and June 10 this year, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had underscored the need for greater promotion and publicity. According to him, NACS, like the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP), was recognised as one of the contributing factors in enhancing Malaysia's ranking in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), in line with the aspirations of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. 'The establishment of the CPI Special Task Force, chaired by Shamsul Azri, is a positive step towards monitoring and improving the country's score, while also reflecting continuous efforts by all parties, not just the MACC, to combat corruption effectively and restore public confidence in government institutions,' he said while chairing the Joint Engagement Session with 19 KAPs here on Tuesday (July 22). Meanwhile, Idris said the MACC chief commissioner had congratulated nine KAPs, including the commission itself, for successfully completing the implementation of 10 sub-strategies under their respective scopes of responsibility. 'Five sub-strategies were successfully completed in 2024, while the remaining five were completed by 30 June,' he said. On July 9, Idris chaired the CPI Special Task Force Pre-Council Meeting in preparation for the main meeting, which was chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government on July 15. The meeting on 15 July was also attended by Azam and members of the CPI Special Task Force, comprising secretaries-general of ministries, heads of departments and government agencies, as well as representatives from Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) and appointed experts. - Bernama
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
KAPs Told To Intensify Promotion Of Anti-Corruption Initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Heads of lead agencies (KAP) tasked with implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 have been urged to intensify the promotion and publicity of their respective achievements in combating corruption. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) National Governance Planning Division senior director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said the move was important to demonstrate the government's commitment to continuously improving governance, combating corruption, and fostering a positive perception among the public at both national and international levels. He said that during the NACS Performance Coordination Meetings held on Nov 11, 2024, and June 10 this year, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had underscored the need for greater promotion and publicity. According to him, NACS, like the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP), was recognised as one of the contributing factors in enhancing Malaysia's ranking in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), in line with the aspirations of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. 'The establishment of the CPI Special Task Force, chaired by Shamsul Azri, is a positive step towards monitoring and improving the country's score, while also reflecting continuous efforts by all parties, not just the MACC, to combat corruption effectively and restore public confidence in government institutions,' he said while chairing the Joint Engagement Session with 19 KAPs here today. Meanwhile, Idris said the MACC chief commissioner had congratulated nine KAPs, including the commission itself, for successfully completing the implementation of 10 sub-strategies under their respective scopes of responsibility. 'Five sub-strategies were successfully completed in 2024, while the remaining five were completed by 30 June,' he said. On July 9, Idris chaired the CPI Special Task Force Pre-Council Meeting in preparation for the main meeting, which was chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government on July 15. The meeting on 15 July was also attended by Azam and members of the CPI Special Task Force, comprising secretaries-general of ministries, heads of departments and government agencies, as well as representatives from Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) and appointed experts.
