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NITRD Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status

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22 Apr 2026

The National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, has been recognized as "Zero Waste to Landfill" under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The initiative, driven by the Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation through its Swachh Sankalp program, involved comprehensive audits, staff training, and the installation of composting and waste management systems. This success sets a benchmark for sustainable practices in India’s healthcare sector.

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Union Health Ministry Reviews Blood Transfusion Services

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a national review meeting with States and Union Territories to discuss the preparedness of blood banks and blood transfusion services. The meeting emphasized the need for universal access to safe blood by December 2026 and stressed onboarding of all blood centers to

INS Nireekshak Joins IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo

The Indian Navy's INS Nireekshak has docked in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to partake in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026. The bilateral exercise between Indian and Sri Lankan navies aims to foster improved interoperability and cooperation. As part of the visit, the Indian Navy will present medical

Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Changes Timings

Starting April 25, 2026, the Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will occur every Saturday from 0730 a.m. to 0830 a.m., accommodating a shift in schedule for weekly visitors. Source: Original Link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Commences Chardham Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep reverence and conveyed his heartfelt sentiments to devotees as the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham were opened in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, marking the commencement of this year's Chardham Yatra. The Prime Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage and India’s cultural

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Union Health Ministry Reviews Blood Transfusion Services

INS Nireekshak Joins IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo

Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Changes Timings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Commences Chardham Yatra