Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
Heart valve replacement by transcatheter aortic valve implantation without surgery at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. A 66-year-old resident of Thiruvananthapuram, had a heart valve transplant due to aortic valve stenosis. The valve was replaced through the carotid artery in the neck, as opposed to normal, because the blood vessels in the patient’s legs are narrow. This is the second case of heart valve replacement through the neck in Kerala. The patient is recovering.
“Kerala Breaks New Ground with Release of India’s First District-Level Antibiogram”
Kerala has become the first state to roll out the country’s first district-level antibiogram through a strengthened hub and spoke model as part of CARSAP (Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Action Plan) to prevent overuse of antibiotics. Antibiogram was released by Ernakulam district. AMR in all districts and blocks. Committees were formed in Kerala for the first time in the country. As a result of their work, Ernakulam district was able to release it. District-level antibiogram was released by Health Minister Veena George in the CARSAP review meeting. World AMR In connection with the awareness week and as part of the Antibiotic Literate Kerala project, the minister also released a book coordinating the activities done by Kerala so far.
Innovative Financing Scheme Launched by Goa Govt to Enhance Climate Resilience
The Chief Minister of Goa announced that the state is now more confident in achieving its climate goals, thanks to the establishment of a Blended Finance Facility in partnership with the World Bank. This announcement was made during the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Department of Environment and key financial institutions such as NABARD, SIDBI, and PFC. The occasion was the inaugural session of the ‘India Climate and Development Partners’ Meet,’ a conference organized by the World Bank and the State Government, held in Panaji.
DRIP Project in Tamil Nadu Earns Global Recognition
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, has been conferred and honored with “Excellence Award for Institutional Strengthening Initiative and Dam Safety under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)” of World Water Awards 2023-2024 by the Water Digest Water Awards Organization.This recognition highlights the department’s commendable efforts in enhancing institutional capabilities and ensuring the safety of dams under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). This accolade underscores the department’s commitment to excellence in water resource management, further solidifying its position as a leader in the field
IIT Madras hosts technology-led National CSR Summit
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) hosted the IIT Madras National CSR Summit – “Building India 2047: Technology for a Brighter Future” on its premises today, February 17. The event, as detailed in a press release from the institute, centered around leveraging technology for positive social change. The flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) Summit brought together stalwarts from corporate India to address prevailing societal challenges and enable collaboration through scalable and sustainable technological solutions towards Viksit Bharat @2047.
Marketing & Entrepreneurship Development Programme by Government of Tamil Nadu
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai is organizing following 3 days training programs at EDII-TN campus, Chennai. Create Your own YouTube Channel and Marketing 21.02.2024 to 23.02.2024 9.30 AM to 5.00 PM. EDP – Beautician Training 21.02.2024 to 23.02.2024 9.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
“Kerala Government Implements Initiative for Adequate Water Supply in Schools”
Public Education and Labor Department Minister said that the school authorities should ensure drinking water for the students who cannot bring drinking water. The minister was speaking at the state-level inauguration of the water bell program, which allows breaks for drinking water in schools in the face of increasing heat, at, Thiruvananthapuram.
“Collaboration Announcement: CAGI and ICAI Forge Partnership with MOU Signing”
The Office of Principal Accountant General Goa has informed that to address the gap in the availability of skilled accountants at the Local Government (LG) level nationwide, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAGI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to formulate two short-term courses: Certificate course for Accountants of Panchayats and Certificate course for Accountants of Municipal Bodies.
“Goa Pavilion Honored with Special Recognition at IITF Delhi”
The Goa Pavilion has been awarded the Special Appreciation Medal for Excellence in Thematic Presentation (State), at IITF 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Director of Information & Publicity, along with, Founder & CEO of the Event Management Agency, M/s Advertising Associates handed over the certificate and trophy to the Chief Minister of Goa.
Highlights from the State-Level Elocution Contest at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
The Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition, held at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, was a collaborative effort of the Rashtriya Seva Yojana, Higher Education Department, and the ‘Save Culture Save Bharat’ Foundation. The primary objective was to include the youth in safeguarding and nurturing the values of Indian culture. The state-level competition winners were honored with prizes and awards by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Minister of State for Education, the founder of the ‘Save Culture Save India Foundation.
