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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Pantnagar scientists develop indigenous sexed semen tech to boost dairy sector
Rudrapur: In a bid to boost India's animal husbandry sector, scientists at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, have successfully developed and patented an indigenous technology for producing sex-sorted semen that can ensure up to 90% chances of female calf births. Dr Shiv Kumar and Dr Sunil Kumar, the scientists behind the breakthrough, said the ability to selectively produce female calves could significantly improve the income of livestock breeders. "Animal husbandry is a major source of livelihood in India. More income can be generated when more female calves are born and eventually yield more milk," said Dr Sunil. Sex-sorted semen technology works by separating X (female) and Y (male) chromosomes in the laboratory. Semen contains equal proportions of both, however, through this method, only X-chromosome-bearing sperms are retained for artificial insemination. "When X sperms fertilize the egg, the resulting calf is female. By using sex-sorted semen, we can achieve up to 90% female births," added Dr Shiv. Unlike conventional semen, which contains a higher number of sperms, the quantity in sexed semen is relatively low—around two million per dose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Despite this, cows do not face complications during delivery. However, the pregnancy success rate with this technology currently stands at 60–70%, and the cost remains a challenge. Highlighting the affordability issue, animal scientist Dr Mridula Sharma said she has also developed a low-cost indigenous method of producing sexed semen, which could make the technology more accessible to farmers across the country. The technology is being implemented in phases. In the first phase, sexed semen of the Sahiwal breed was procured from the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, and used to inseminate Sahiwal cows. "We have observed a 20% increase in pregnancy rate compared to normal semen," said Manmohan Singh Chauhan, vice-chancellor of Pantnagar University, adding that this innovation is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing milk production and empowering dairy farmers across India.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Canines pull out child's body, mutilate and eat it in Faridabad
Faridabad: Stray dogs consuming the mutilated remains of a six-month-old boy has horrified city residents. The incident took place near Patel Chowk at 9.30pm on Tuesday. "Canines were eating the body of a child which only had a foot left and was headless with only half the upper body left," Mohit, who alerted the police control room, said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said the canines had extracted the infant's body from a nearby children's graveyard through a gap in the boundary wall even as the facility's administration remained unaware of the situation. Two police control room vehicles and forensic teams arrived within 20 minutes. They secured the area, preventing public access and covering the remains with white cloth. Officers had to repeatedly drive away persistent dogs attempting to reach the wrapped body. An assistant sub-inspector said police found the body severely damaged, lacking head, face and hands, with only a foot and partial torso remaining. Eyewitness Shiv Kumar said accountability should rest with either the caretaker or security personnel of the graveyard. SGM Nagar police station's SHO Ranbir Singh said the Hindu children's graveyard had five-six-foot high walls but contained a breach allowing dogs' entry. The management was instructed to repair the wall immediately and ensure proper reburial of the child. A senior police officer said that no post-mortem was necessary and the child was reburied. The parents weren't informed to prevent distress. "No negligence case was registered," a police officer said. Earlier, local residents became alarmed upon witnessing dogs consuming and carrying the remains near the graveyard. Mohit said, "I was returning home after having dinner. I saw four or five dogs eating a piece of flesh. When I had a closer look, I shivered at witnessing a horrific scene."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi pilgrim dies during Yamunotri trek, Char Dham yatra death toll crosses 40
Dehradun: A 46-year-old man from Delhi's Mandoli area died of cardiopulmonary arrest on Tuesday while on the Yamunotri yatra. Shiv Kumar collapsed while taking a selfie around 1km from the Yamunotri shrine. His death marks the 43rd fatality on the Char Dham yatra, which began on April 30. Kumar's family and a health team took him to a community health centre in Janki Chatti, where doctors declared him dead. A school bus driver by profession, Kumar had completed the Char Dham yatra for two consecutive years. This year, he was undertaking the pilgrimage for the third time with five family members, said his nephew Lavkesh Kumar. Yamunotri was the first stop on their journey. Health officials attributed his death to cardiopulmonary arrest, likely triggered by strenuous trekking conditions and low oxygen levels near the Yamunotri shrine, which sits at an altitude of roughly 10,800 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas. With the rise in pilgrim footfall, there has been a steady increase in health-related deaths during the annual pilgrimage. The Kedarnath trek, which requires pilgrims to walk at least 16km uphill, has seen at least 20 fatalities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo Ten pilgrims have died on the Yamunotri route, followed by eight in Gangotri and five in Badrinath, bringing the total number of deaths due to health complications to 43, according to district authorities. Officials deployed on the yatra route said stricter enforcement is needed in the plains, where some pilgrims "intentionally" bypass health checks to continue their journey. By the time health screenings are conducted in the hills, many have already entered high-risk zones, limiting the effectiveness of the process. "Most fatalities have occurred due to cardiac or respiratory issues, often triggered by pre-existing comorbidities that worsen in the region's harsh conditions, as all the shrines are above 10,000 ft. Like the Amarnath Yatra, we need mandatory health criteria to prevent such tragedies. At Amarnath, checks are strictly enforced due to security reasons. But since the Char Dham yatra doesn't face such threats, it remains open to all. This open access, however, needs to be reconsidered," said an official from the Char Dham district administration. Since April 30, approximately 349,111 pilgrims have undergone screenings at various Health Screening Centres (HSCs) and Medical Relief Points (MRPs) along the route. Of these, nearly 15,000 were identified with comorbidities, according to data from the Uttarakhand health department. "Pilgrims who believe that dying during the journey guarantees salvation (moksha) should be gently counselled to prioritise their health and aim for a safe pilgrimage. This approach would significantly help reduce the death toll," said a senior doctor on yatra duty. Health staff have counselled over 3,000 high-risk individuals flagged for comorbidities and nearly two dozen were convinced to return to their home states and attempt the pilgrimage later, once their health improved, according to the state health department data.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
DRT Delhi orders status quo on Gensol assets
The Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT)-III, Delhi, has directed Gensol Engineering Ltd and its subsidiary, Gensol EV Lease Pvt. Ltd, to maintain the status quo on their secured assets and vehicles. State-run lenders—the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Power Finance Corp. Ltd (PFC)—had approached the tribunal seeking to recover dues totalling approximately ₹ 992 crore. The 22 May order was issued by DRT presiding officer Shiv Kumar, who also issued notices to the Gensol entities and sought their responses. 'In the meantime, defendants (Gensol) are directed to maintain status quo with regard to secured assets/vehicles till the next date fixed,' the tribunal said. The matter is scheduled to be heard next on 28 May. In an exchange filing on 21 May, IREDA said it had filed an original application under Section 19 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, before the DRT-III on 20 May. It is seeking recovery of ₹ 510 crore from Gensol Engineering and ₹ 218.95 crore from Gensol EV Lease. To be sure, IREDA has already initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the two entities. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad, admitted the matter on 16 May and is set to hear the insolvency plea on 3 June. During the NCLT proceedings, IREDA described the company as 'headless' and urged the tribunal to immediately appoint an interim resolution professional to safeguard Gensol's assets, alleging that its directors had fled following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) order. In an interim order on 15 April, Sebi barred Gensol Engineering and its promoters—Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi—from accessing the securities market, citing governance lapses and fund diversion. It was probing a June 2024 complaint that alleged the two manipulated the share price and misappropriated funds. The markets regulator also prohibited them from holding any directorial or key managerial positions at Gensol until further notice. According to the regulator, Gensol secured ₹ 977.75 crore in loans, including ₹ 663.89 crore earmarked for the purchase of 6,400 electric vehicles, which were later leased to BluSmart, a related party. It accused the promoters of treating the listed company as a personal entity, using funds to buy a luxury apartment in The Camellias, DLF Gurugram, purchase a premium golf set, pay off personal credit card bills, and transfer money to close relatives. Sebi also directed Gensol to appoint a forensic auditor to examine its books and related-party transactions. On 12 May, the Jaggi brothers resigned from their posts as managing director and whole-time director, respectively.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
To register living will, meet jointcommissioner of your BBMP zone
Bengaluru: In a notable advancement for citizens' dignity rights, Karnataka established a system to accept and preserve advance medical directives (AMDs) or 'living wills. This development follows a public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by advocate and elder rights activist Shiv Kumar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The petition sought to implement the Supreme Court's pivotal 2018 ruling — modified in 2023 — that acknowledged dying with dignity as a constitutional right and established comprehensive guidelines for AMD execution. Karnataka previously lacked designated authorities to manage these documents, making AMDs effectively impossible to implement. AMDs are legal documents that enable individuals to outline their medical treatment preferences in case they become unable to make decisions. Shiv Kumar's PIL requested directives to address the crucial oversight. In response, the state govt issued official orders during Jan and Feb 2025, designating executive officers of taluk panchayats for rural areas and joint commissioners of BBMP zones for Bengaluru as AMD custodians. A subsequent corrigendum clarified the authorities' designations. A division bench comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind concluded the PIL, noting compliance and BBMP's commitment to fulfil the Supreme Court mandates. Advocate Sneha Nagaraj, representing Shiv Kumar, highlighted that appointing competent authorities enables citizens to document their medical preferences confidently, preventing unwanted medical interventions. According to her, the implementation allows families and medical practitioners to honour patients' choices during critical situations, preventing unnecessary suffering. This development strengthens individual autonomy, reduces family stress, and resolves ethical and legal challenges for healthcare providers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now —- Box Procedure to create/register AMD -Prepare a clear statement recording your medical treatment preferences if you lose decision-making capacity in the future. Appoint two persons to act on your behalf if needed -Sign AMD in the presence of two independent witnesses and have it attested before a notary or gazetted officer, who must certify that it is executed voluntarily -If you reside in a rural area, submit a copy of your AMD to the executive officer of your taluk panchayat. If you reside in Bengaluru, submit it to the joint commissioner of your BBMP zone -(Optional but recommended): Upload your AMD into your digital health records or share it with your family physician -Provide copies of AMD to the persons you have nominated to act on your behalf -If hospitalised and unable to make decisions, the treating physician will refer to your AMD, verify its authenticity through the custodian, and seek approvals through primary and secondary medical boards as per the Supreme Court guidelines before withdrawing life-sustaining treatment
