Scientists have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel that could significantly reduce the frequency of dosing for popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide). The new delivery system, tested in rats, promises to transform treatment regimens by replacing weekly injections with potentially quarterly ones. The hydrogel, created by a team led by…
Port Blair, August 5, 2025 — In a proactive move to combat substance abuse and promote community well-being, the Andaman and Nicobar Jeep Driver Welfare Union organized a drug abuse awareness meet this week, aligning with the broader observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Held in collaboration with local law…
The urgent problem of drug addiction and the planning for the next Independence Day celebration were the main topics of the Andaman and Nicobar Jeep Driver Welfare Union’s (ANJDWU) awareness meeting held at the Community Hall in Ograbraj. As the Chief Guest, Mr. N.S. Stalin, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Ograbraj, spoke…
A research article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation indicates that the brain may serve as a target for novel treatments for type 1 diabetes, potentially enhancing insulin management. Researchers discovered that diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be addressed with the hormone leptin, even without the presence of insulin. DKA arises when the body cannot…
The Department of Civil Aviation, A&N Administration, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Indian aviation operators to establish commercial helicopter services throughout the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This initiative is designed to enhance accessibility and improve the visitor experience by offering dependable air transport options for tourists traveling to popular sites. Selected operators will…
New Delhi, Copper futures prices on Monday rose 0.16 per cent to Rs 885.65 per kg on increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 1.45, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 885.65 per kg in a business turnover of 1,206 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in…
San Francisco, August 4, 2025 — OpenAI is gearing up to launch a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, named ‘Go’, designed to offer users a more affordable entry point into generative AI tools. The rollout is expected to accompany the debut of GPT-5, the company’s much-anticipated next-generation model. Leaked code snippets from the ChatGPT web…
New Delhi, August 4, 2025 — In the wake of Managing Director and CEO Girish Kousgi’s resignation, PNB Housing Finance has announced two strategic senior appointments aimed at ensuring continuity and reinforcing its business verticals. Effective August 2, 2025, Jatul Anand has been appointed Executive Director (non-board member). He will oversee the Prime and Emerging…
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) (NEET-PG) was administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an independent organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. More than 2,42,000 candidates took the exam in a single shift using a computer-based platform at 1,052 test centers spread throughout 301 cities, according…
The Nicobar District Superintendent of Police, Shri Rahul L Nair, held a public hearing to address civic and safety issues, including women and child protection. He conducted an awareness session on drug abuse, urged residents to report illegal activities and suspicious items to the police. He also briefed villagers on evacuation routes during disasters and…
