Clinical Trial: Comparison Dry Needling vs Electrical Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points Using Ultrasonographic and Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Japan)

Tokyo, May 3 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061442) titled 'COMPARISON OF THE DIRECT EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING AND ELECTRICAL DRY NEEDLING ON TRIGGER POINT AREA, FASCIA THICKNESS, PAIN, AND RANGE OF MOTION IN LUMBAR MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME' on May 2. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Double blind -all involved are blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institu...


TeaMax Cafe Launches New Sikar Outlet, Reflecting Growth of Affordable Cafe Culture in Rajasthan

India, May 1 -- In Rajasthan’s developing city of Sikar, the food and beverage landscape is steadily expanding beyond traditional formats to include organized cafe concepts. The opening of a new TeaMax Cafe outlet reflects this growing acceptance of modern, affordable café culture in smaller urban markets, where consumers are increasingly seeking convenient and budget-friendly hangout options. Located in a growing commercial pocket, the newly opened cafe follows a compact and accessible format ...


Publication of the Report on the Analytical Results of the Additional Measures under the IAEA Framework related to the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea

TOKYO, May 1 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On April 30, the IAEA published a report on the analytical results of ALPS treated water prior to dilution with seawater collected by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, IAEA officials and experts from third-party laboratories from Belgium, China, Korea, Russia and Switzerland selected by the IAEA on the premises of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in June 20...


Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves LOURENcO, President of Angola by Foreign Minister MOTEGI

TOKYO, May 1 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On May 1, commencing at 10:40 a.m. local time (6:40 p.m. on same day, Japan time) for 30 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves LOURENcO, President of Angola. At the outset, President Lourenco expressed his welcome for Minister MOTEGI's visit and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Angolan people for Japan's cooperation in infrastructure and various other f...


Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Roundtable with Japanese residents in Angola

TOKYO, May 1 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On May 1, commencing at 5:00 p.m. local time (1:00 a.m. on Mat 2, Japan time) for 50 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Angola, held a roundtable with Japanese residents, including representatives of Japanese companies operating locally and international organizations. At the outset, Minister MOTEGI expressed his gratitude for the significant role played b...


Pune Leads the Way with Launch of City Chapter for Mental Health Action

India, May 1 -- Pune, May 01, 2026: The first meeting to launch the Pune City Chapter of the Policymakers' Forum on Mental Health was convened at the ILS Conference Room, ILS Law College, bringing together leaders from government, public health, academia, and civil society. Organised by the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy (CMHLP) and ETI Services, the convening marked a key step toward building a city-led model for mental health action.The session was led under the guidance of Smt. Van...


Travel, Tales and Treasures: Ayushmann Khurrana Returns for a Dazzling Season 9 of Get Some Sun presented by ICICI Lombard!

India, May 1 -- India's grandest travel show is back, bigger, brighter, and filled with extraordinary discoveries. ICICI Lombard presents Get Some Sun returns for Season 9 with a brand new theme, fresh stories, and the charismatic Ayushmann Khurana leading the journey once again. Actor, singer, storyteller, and passionate traveller, Ayushmann is set to take listeners on unforgettable adventures that go beyond destinations and straight into the heart of travel.Ayushmann Khurrana says at the launc...


Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Electricity to use in Fire and Disaster Management College. Contract 434kW. the estimated electricity for the year 1,471,928kWh

Tokyo, May 1 -- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0026 Miscellaneous Articles Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : Nobuhiro Ito, General Affairs section chief, Fire and Disaster Management College. ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 26 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the products to be purch...


Ministry of Justice - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Network Real Time Kinematic Global Navigation Satellite System, 1 set

Tokyo, May 1 -- Ministry of Justice - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0014 Office Machines & Automatic Data Processing Equipment 0025 Photographic Apparatus/Equipment & Suppliers & Optical Goods; Watches & Clocks 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : FUJITA Masato, Obligating officer Director of the Financ...


Ministry of Justice - Aomori Issues Procurement Notice for Computerization of the closed land registry book 1 set

Tokyo, May 1 -- Ministry of Justice - Aomori has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : SAKAI Koichiro, Director-General of Aomori District Legal Affairs Bureau. ⑵ Classification of the services to be required : 71, 27 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the services to be required ...