Tag: CSIR

An institution dies

Vigyan Prasar was set up in 1989 and during its short span of existence, what it has achieved so far in taking science to people with a skeletal staff of only 10 scientists and some 25 administrative staff is unbelievable. It has published 400 books by renowned scientists and science writers, books that command readership far beyond the borders, and not only in English. It publishes a monthly bilingual journal called Dream 2047 in English and Hindi

April 24, 2023

Night Sky Sanctuary will be ready soon: Jitendra Singh

The Night Sky Sanctuary is expected to attract tourists from across the world to the picturesque Union Territory of Ladakh and also boost astro-tourism in the region.

November 26, 2022

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) & CSIR partners to support chemistry in schools across India

About 2000 students across the country participated in RSC’s Global Coin experiment organised across over 30 CSIR laboratories.

September 23, 2022

CSIR UGC NET 2022 Admit card Released; know how to download it

The exam will be scheduled between September 16 to 18 in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode and it will be conducted in two shifts, morning (9 am to 12 noon) and evening (3 pm to 6 pm).

September 15, 2022

CSIR gets first woman head

She is known for her work on the subject of lithium ion batteries, and she is the current director of the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) at Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

August 7, 2022

CSIR develops cost effective indigenous mechanized scavenging system for metro cities

The developed system would help the "Manual Scavengers" skilling themselves on the latest technological advancements in Sewerage Maintenance Systems as well as enhance their efficiency, performance and safeguard them against intrusive pathogens.

October 29, 2021

CSIR should re-invent itself for future challenges: Vice President

"I want CSIR to bestow greater attention on agricultural research and come out with new innovations, techniques and solutions to address the problems faced by farmers."

September 26, 2021

Covid-19 in Children: Threats & Precautions

The program was attended by about 150 delegates including several dignitaries, faculty members, researchers and scientists, and students from various schools through the link made available on Face Book by CSIR-NIScPR.

June 6, 2021

CSIR-IHBT helping Himachal in undertaking COVID-19 tests

Thakur released publications of Institute Bamboo Resources at CSIR-IHBT and Tea Germplasm at CSIR-IHBT on the occasion.

July 3, 2020

CSIR-NCL Pune develops nasopharyngeal swabs for Covid tests

The nasopharyngeal swab is a medical device with stringent specifications of quality, polymer grade, dimensions and sterilization.

June 7, 2020

CSIR-NAL, Bangalore develops a Non Invasive BiPAP Ventilator to treat Covid patients

This is ideal for treating COVID -19 patients in Wards, Makeshift Hospitals, dispensaries and home in current Indian COVID-19 scenario.

May 12, 2020

PM stresses on science for improving lives of people

Prime Minister Modi’s remarks came while chairing a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society here.

February 15, 2020

PM Modi chairs CSIR meeting, stresses on need to work on 5G, AI

He further spoke about the need to attract young students toward science to strengthen the scientific acumen in the coming generation.

February 15, 2020

BHEL signs MoU with CSIR for commercialization of indigenously developed tech

Shares of BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD at 1420 hours was last trading in BSE at Rs.46.75 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 48.75.

December 9, 2019

2-day Asian Conference on Indoor Environment Quality in Delhi on 1-2 Feb

ACIEQ 2019 will be held at the Indian Aviation Academy in Vasant Kunj

January 31, 2019

CSIR researching on cannabis for treating cancer, epilepsy

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is doing a research on the medicinal use of cannabis for treating diseases like cancer, epilepsy and sickle cell anaemia.

November 23, 2018

Peace is prerequisite for progress: Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu said India wants good relations with all and said that a neighboring country must give up its policy of supporting, aiding and abetting terror.

May 28, 2018