Sathyanarayana Beleri, known as Seeding Sathya, is a rice farmer from Nettanige village in Kasaragod, Kerala. He has been selected for the Padma Shri awards for his work in preserving traditional rice varieties. With the help of experts like Mallikarjun and Shree Padre, he cultivates paddy using the 'Polybag Method' and has introduced the 'Rajakayame' rice.
The Bhavana Foundation and Bhaasa Gallery and Studio, in collaboration with Samskruti Siri Trust and Abharan Jewellers, are set to organize Janapada indigenous arts workshop series 9 and 10 at Badagupet, Udupi, scheduled for January 27 to 29. Janardhan Havanje, an artist and assistant professor, disclosed that the forthcoming workshops will focus on traditional Mysore painting on January 27 and 28, followed by Ganjifa painting on January 29.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches drone delivery service for medicine. The drone successfully delivered one unit of blood for an anaemic pregnant woman at Tangi CHC. This initiative integrates technology into healthcare system, improving accessibility in difficult areas.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann hands over Rs 1 crore to the family of martyr Agniveer Jawan Ajay Kumar. Ajay Singh, 23, from Ramgarh Sardaran village, died in a landmine explosion in Jammu and Kashmir. Mann expresses condolences and announces naming a school, constructing a playground, and setting up an Aam Aadmi Clinic in Ajay Kumar's village.
The government plans to form guarantee scheme implementation committees at the state, district, and assembly constituency levels. These committees will ensure the effective implementation of guarantee schemes. The state committee will be headed by a cabinet rank minister, while the district-level committee will have a president and the assembly constituency committees will have a president and 11 secretaries.
Scientists are studying the golden tiger phenotype through non-invasive scat sampling and DNA mapping. The recessive trait indicates population isolation, inbreeding, or a small population. The genetic variant requires two copies to show the phenotype.
Haridas Ryan Peter, an Indian-origin man, charged with assaulting a public servant in Singapore. He kicked a 22-year-old special constable sergeant at a Sembawang Drive carpark during his arrest. The Crisis Negotiation Unit and Singapore Civil Defence Force were involved. Case adjourned till February 8.
Three Indian-origin researchers, Rahul R Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat, are among the recipients of the Blavatnik Awards For Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognize research in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Life Sciences. Nair developed novel membranes based on 2D materials, Malik advanced quantum communications, and Bharat created atomic-level pictures of cell-surface molecules.
In light of the inauguration of a temple redevelopment project in Sambalpur, Odisha, schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed on Saturday. The Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) project, valued at Rs 200 crore, will be launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The initiative includes the enhancement and peripheral development of the temple, the creation of a heritage corridor, and the introduction of modern amenities. The decision to close... Читать дальше...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with a rally in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The rally comes after the recent Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Samaroh in Ayodhya and marks the start of PM Modi's preparations for the upcoming elections. To ensure smooth movement of the convoy, the Noida traffic police have planned traffic diversions in Gautam Buddha Nagar. These diversions will affect traffic on the Noida and Yamuna expressways, and alternative routes have been provided.
Assam Police registered a case against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly provoking a crowd during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Rahul dared Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to file more cases against him, asserting that he will not be intimidated. The Nyay Yatra entered its last leg in the northeast as it is set to depart Assam on Thursday.
India in Pixels, curated by Ashris Choudhury, sparks discussion in Mizoram. Mizoram residents clarify the linguistic nuance of 'Ramhlun' and engage in the comments section. The self-funded project explores connections in the cultural artefacts of India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dares Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to file more cases against him. He claims Himanta is "remote-controlled" by PM Modi and HM Amit Shah. Rahul accuses BJP and RSS of trying to wipe out Assamese identity and vows that Congress will not allow them to control Assam from Nagpur.
