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Research sheds new light on brain development, neural stem cell maintenance

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (UNI) A recent research, published by scientists of BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), has shed a new light on the complex processes governing brain development and the long-term maintenance of neural stem cells, opening new avenues for therapeutic interventions in neurological conditions.
The seminal work, conducted at BRIC-RGCB here, also underscores India's growing contribution to cutting-edge global scientific research and its commitment to unravelling the mysteries of the human brain.
The findings of the groundbreaking study have been published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), one of the world’s most cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journals.
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BJD raises concern over functioning of Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Department

13 Jun 2026 | 3:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday expressed serious concern over what it described as the deteriorating functioning of Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department under the BJP government.

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Odisha launches Annapurna Yojana, infra and welfare projects as Majhi govt completes two years

13 Jun 2026 | 1:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a series of welfare and infrastructure initiatives, including the launch of the Chief Minister’s Annapurna Yojana aimed at strengthening food security across the state on the occasion of two years in office..

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Odisha Cabinet approves restoration of original Odia names for 64 places across state

13 Jun 2026 | 1:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at preserving Odisha’s linguistic heritage, cultural identity and historical authenticity, the Odisha Cabinet has approved revised English spellings for 64 places across 26 districts to restore their original Odia names.

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Police team reaches Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence before dawn; purpose of visit unclear

13 Jun 2026 | 12:55 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (UNI) A large contingent of state and Kolkata Police personnel reached the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in the early hours of Saturday, triggering fresh political speculation amid multiple ongoing investigations involving the MP.

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Mamata alleges police broke open Abhishek Banerjee’s house, conducted search at Kalighat residence

13 Jun 2026 | 12:55 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (UNI) Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the police broke open the locks of Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence and carried out a search operation inside the house.

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