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Cauvery monitoring panel meet on Oct. 7

The first meeting of the monitoring committee, which will assist the Cauvery River Authority in the implementation of the interim award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, will be held in New

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Indian viagra by March

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An Indian variant of viagra would hit the market in March next with the claim that it would not hit the customer's pocket much. Penigra, being manufactured by pharmaceutical gaint Cadla Healthcare

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Robot insects for spying

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Robot insects capable of flying military spy missions inside buildings are being developed by a Cambridge University scientist. The craft, called an entomopter, will use a chemical engine to flap

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Govt to ease mining regulations

The Union ministries of mines and coal are collaborating with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to host the fifth International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME'98) which will be held

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GSFC in pact with US firm on waste use

Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) said it had signed a pact with a US firm to make wood from solid waste generated by its process

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Better water supply for Taj zone

A comprehensive plan with an investment of Rs 121 crore has been drawn up for water supply, sewage and drainage in the Taj Trapezium Zone by the Uttar Pradesh Jal

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Wildlife converns block mining in Kutch

The mineral projects proposed to come up in Kutch district of Gujarat are stuck as they are yet to get wildlife sanctuary clearances. The lignite, bauxite, bentonite and china clay deposits

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Ayurvedic drug to treat diabetes

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29/12/1997

An ayurvedic drug to treat diabetes without any side effects has been identified by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientists. "Vijaysar", a bark extract of a plant Pterocarpus

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Firodia awards for top DAE scientists

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29/12/1997

Dr. R. Chidambaram and Dr. S.K. Sikka of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) have been selected for the H.K. Firodia awards for Science and Technology for

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Population growth rate edges downward

The rate of population growth has edged downward from 2.5 per cent to around 2.2 per cent while the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) has risen from 8 per cent to 45 per cent during the last 18

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