New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI/Mediawire): A total of roughly 77 million are diagnosed with diabetes, making the country home to the second-largest population with diabetes in the world. The widespread and rising trend of diabetes is a growing public health threat. This can be attributed to several factors, including lifestyle changes due to the rapid rise of urbanization, which can lead to decreasing physical activity, shifting dietary habits, and the rise of environments that contribute to obesity.2

The data given by the ministry of railways, freight loading of 855.63 million tonne (mt) has been achieved between April and October against last year's loading of 786.2 mt, an improvement of about 9 per cent over last year's. Railways has earned Rs 92,345 crore against Rs 78,921 crore last year, which is an improvement of 17 per cent.

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 12 (ANI/PNN): The Man-Made Textile Research Association (MANTRA), which is one of the leading national Textile Research Associations (TRAs) in the country and is connected to the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, opened the first-of-its-kind Face Mask and PPE Kit testing laboratory at its facility on the Ring Road in Surat.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 2 (ANI/PNN): Institute of Design and Technology and MANTRA organised a Sustainable Fashion Conclave and a Fashion Show based - Fashionova 2022 on 26 June at Sarsana, Surat, with the aim of introducing the concept of sustainability to the textile and fashion industry of Surat.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 1 (ANI/PNN): Union minister of state for textiles Darshanaben Jardosh launched a special drive to resolve pending subsidy claims under the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) in Surat on Monday.

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Achieving incremental growth of 15 per cent with an increase in freight loading, Indian Railways has for the first time ever breached the 1400 MT Freight Loading mark in the Financial Year 2021-22.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25 (ANI): Singer Shaan is all set to release a devotional "Shiva Yajur Mantra" this Mahashivratri.

Jammu Jan 26 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday slammed those inciting the people by spreading rumours about imaginary issues like demographic changes in the union territory and said land reservation has been done on the pattern of mountainous statesAddressing the Republic Day function here the Lt Governor said that peace in Jammu and Kashmir is a prerequisite for a vibrant tourism sector which of late has set new employment and revenue generation records and urged all to take the pledge of eradicating terrorism and terror ecosystem perpetuated by the neighbouring countrySome people are inciting public by spreading rumours about demographic changes in Jammu and KashmirThere is a section in the society which has always been misleading the people about imaginary issues like demographic change and on this pretext the most hardworking and needy class of people had been alienated in their own land and were deprived of using it as per their wishes or requirements Sinha saidThe Lt Governor said that the government is committed to building a strong Jammu and Kashmir and we will continue to march ahead with Mantra of 4 Ps -- Peace Progress Prosperity and People firstWe are determined to ensure every single citizen of UT enjoys a prosperous and peaceful life he saidBraving inclement weather contingents of police and paramilitary forces on Wednesday took part in the 73rd Republic Day celebrations here officials said The Lieutenant Governor presided over the Republic Day function which was held at MA Stadium amid tight security arrangements in view of terror threatsSinha asserted that land reservation has been done in the Union territory on the pattern of the mountainous statesI assure the land owners and farmers that all these changes have been effected with the sole aim of empowering them he said Several parties in J-K including the NC and PDP have been raising these issuesThe Lt Governor paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the countryI pay tribute to the jawans and officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police Army and other Central Security Forces who continue to make supreme sacrifice for unity and integrity of the motherlandWhile saluting their valor and sacrifices we should also take a pledge to eradicate terrorism and terror ecosystem perpetuated by the neighboring country said the Lt GovernorThe Lt Governor reiterated the administrations commitment to promoting local businesses in the real estate sectorHe observed that the central government under the strong and able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the bold and decisive step of breaking the shackles erected in the path of development of Jammu and KashmirAfter the historic transformative changes in August 2019 Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become the latest success story among Indian states and a model of Socio-Economic development for the country The Lt Governor highlighted the co-existence of various religions enriching and diversifying Jammu and Kashmirs cultural heritage and making the UT an example of immortal organic composite Indian culture PTI AB RT RT

Jammu Jan 25 PTI Cautioning people about a section in society which has always been misleading them about imaginary issues like demographic changes Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said a target of investment proposals worth Rs 70000 crore has been achieved within a year after 2019 historic transformative changes He said the central government under the strong and able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the bold and decisive step of breaking the shackles erected in the path of development of Jammu and Kashmir which is fast moving towards becoming a powerful and self-reliant Union Territory After the historic transformative changes in August 2019 when centre abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two UTs Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become the latest success story among Indian states and a model of socio-economic development for the country Sinha said in his Republic Day message Extending his heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day the Lt Governor said despite challenges efforts are underway for turning Jammu and Kashmir into a preferred destination for industrial investment and opportunities The industrial revolution started just a year ago has achieved much more than what the Union Territory had clocked in the last 72 years After the implementation of the new industrial scheme investment proposals worth Rs 48000 crores have been received he said He said the land use change policy which was a major impediment for the industrial development of the region has been simplified which is likely to attract more investment However the people are being misled on this issue too he said without naming anyone but apparently referring to the criticism by regional parties especially the National Conference NC and the Peoples Democratic Party PDP The Lt Governor assured the land owners and farmers that all these changes have been effected with the sole aim of empowering them There is a section in the society which has always been misleading the people about imaginary issues like demographic change and on this pretext the most hardworking and needy class of people had been deprived of alienated their own land or even using it as per their wishes or requirements The Lt Governor reiterated the administrations commitment to promoting local businesses in the real estate sector Jammu and Kashmir recently hosted the first-ever historic Real Estate summit in December 2021 in which investment proposals worth Rs 18300 crore were finalized while the investment proposals attracted by JK in the recently concluded Dubai Expo stands at Rs 3000 crore In total a target of investment proposal worth Rs 70000 crore has been achieved within a year the Lt Governor said He said the government is committed to build a strong Jammu and Kashmir and we will continue to march ahead with Mantra of 4 Ps -- Peace Progress Prosperity and People first The Jammu and Kashmir Private Industrial Estate Development Policy has been introduced which incorporates mechanisms for public-private partnership in the industrial sector The Lt Governor highlighted the co-existence of various religions enriching and diversifying Jammu and Kashmirs cultural heritage and making the Union Territory an example of immortal organic composite Indian culture Giving details of the reforms made in the last 30 months the Lt Governor said the government is developing Jammu and Kashmir as the piece of Indian culture and ethos that has the capability to provide opportunity to industries to compete connect and collaborate with its readily available abundant resources JK is fast moving towards becoming a powerful and self-reliant Union Territory by improving the standard of living of farmers youth women labourers and every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir he said On the governments efforts in employment generation in the last one and a half years the Lt Governor said about 11000 appointments have been made in various government departments in a fair and transparent manner which was unprecedented in the history of Jammu and Kashmir For the first time children from the disadvantaged and poor sections have secured jobs on the basis of merit turning their dreams into reality he said Another 20323 additional posts at various levels have been identified and referred to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board for recruitment Besides 1850 appointments have been made in JK Bank at various levels in a fair and transparent manner he said As many as 137870 youths have been provided assistance in their entrepreneurial ventures under various self-employment generation schemes and programmes the Lt Governor said PTI TAS AB CK