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India’s first retina biobank launched at Amrita Hospital

Kochi, Feb 3 (UNI) Marking a significant milestone in ophthalmic research, India’s first retina biobank has commenced operations at Amrita Hospital.
This state-of-the-art facility is equipped to store aqueous and vitreous samples at ultra-low temperatures of -70° Celsius, enabling groundbreaking research into complex eye diseases and advancing genetic and biological studies.
The retina biobank was inaugurated by Prof. Shantikumar Nair, Dean of Amrita School of Nanosciences & Molecular Medicine, during the 'Metares 2025' national conference on medical research.
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Chief of Army Staff highlights five pillars of transformation for future-ready army

28 Mar 2025 | 12:52 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday emphasised the Five Pillars of Transformation, which include technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development, and enhanced cohesion among the three services.

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AP CM vows to protect Waqf Board properties

28 Mar 2025 | 12:48 AM

Vijayawada, Mar 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday vowed to protect the properties of the Wakf Board.

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Hyderabad cybercrime unit arrests accused in stock trading fraud

28 Mar 2025 | 12:42 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) The cyber crime police of Hyderabad have arrested a man from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for his involvement in a stock trading fraud case, an official said on Thursday.

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Hyderabad cyber crime unit arrests three in digital arrest fraud

28 Mar 2025 | 12:35 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have arrested three individuals from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, for their involvement in a digital arrest fraud case.

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AP CM will launch 'P-4' scheme on March 30: Top official

28 Mar 2025 | 12:31 AM

Vijayawada, Mar 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will launch the 'P-4 Policy' at the state level on Sunday afternoon behind the State Secretariat and elaborate arrangements are being made for this, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said on Thursday.

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