Intense heat continues to disrupt life in several areas of Japan
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Tokyo: Japan's weather agency said scorching heat continues to grip the country on Friday, with the number of prefectures with heatstroke alerts in place reaching a record high of 40.
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the positive results yielded by Project Tiger and said 70 per cent of the world’s tigers are found in India these days as a result of it.
July 2023 is on track to be the hottest month on record, say experts
Jul 28, 2023, at 02:44 pm
Geneva: According to ERA5 data from the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the first three weeks of July have been the warmest three-week period on record and the month is on track to be the hottest July and the hottest month on record.
Study finds exercises which can reduce blood pressure
Jul 28, 2023, at 02:34 pm
Static isometric exercises, the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure, according to research conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Jul 28, 2023, at 08:27 am
The regal shade of purple now dominates the Kashmir Valley as lavender fields spread across more than 200 acres, with women at the forefront of this floral phenomenon.
Jul 28, 2023, at 08:10 am
Jammu/J&K: The Jammu Blood Center at Lajwanti Hospital, Greater Kailash, stands as a beacon of hope and service for the people of Jammu and its surrounding regions.
IIM Bangalore student Ayush Gupta dies of cardiac arrest
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:00 pm
A 27-year-old IIM Bangalore student died on Sunday after suffering from a cardiac arrest, the institute confirmed.
High-stakes UN operation underway in Yemen to avert catastrophic oil spill
Jul 26, 2023, at 07:18 pm
New York: The UN on Tuesday began siphoning one million barrels of oil from a decaying supertanker off the coast of war-torn Yemen, a crucial step in the race against time to prevent a potential environmental disaster.
Study finds food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma and reduced lung function
Jul 26, 2023, at 03:27 pm
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world-first study.
Nagaland: Doctor couple pioneering CT scan machine to Dimapur
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:37 am
Assam/Dimapur: A dedicated doctor couple has introduced a cutting-edge CT scan machine at their laboratory in Dimapur, Nagaland. The inauguration of the GE Revolution ACTS 32 slice CT scan machine took place at the Apex Diagnostic Clinic and Research Center, graced by former parliamentary secretary Wochumo Kithan on Saturday.
Arunachal: Authorities order closure of schools in Itanagar following conjunctivitis outbreak
Jul 25, 2023, at 05:49 am
Itanagar/IBNS/UNI: Authorities in India's north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh have ordered the closure of schools for five days in Itanagar following an outbreak of conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye infection.
Water level in Yamuna crosses danger mark again, Delhi govt on high alert
Jul 23, 2023, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi: The water level in the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark in Delhi again following heavy discharge from Hatnhnikund barrage in Haryana.
Floods in Pakistan leave four dead
Jul 23, 2023, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: At least four people, including one child, have died in Pakistan owing to the flood conditions in the Islamic country, the Dawn newspaper reports citing the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Type-1 diabetes : Students to be allowed to carry insulin in classroom in Uttar Pradesh
Jul 22, 2023, at 11:49 pm
Lucknow: Keeping in mind the danger of type-1 diabetes among children, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement the instructions given by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in the state.
HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand
Jul 22, 2023, at 09:38 pm
A new narcotics law in Thailand has meant that people who use drugs are more able to access care for treatment of conditions like HIV, but the virus remains a ‘critical health concern’, according to the UN.
Behind Delhi’s floods is a history of encroachment and diminishing wetlands
Jul 22, 2023, at 06:54 pm
Of Delhi’s 1,040 wetlands and waterbodies, none have been officially notified, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. The city’s drainage plan and system have not been updated since the 1970s. This along with encroachment of the Yamuna floodplains by settlements and large development projects make the city vulnerable to flooding. Experts strongly recommend reviving the city’s water bodies and desilting its existing drains to help mitigate flood effects. Mongabay India writer Simrin Sirur reports
India’s tiger reserves have helped fight climate change
Jul 22, 2023, at 06:31 pm
Enhanced conservation management of tiger reserves in India has helped avoid forest loss, preventing one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. This represents $93 million in ecosystem services from the avoided social cost of emissions. The researchers suggest that biodiversity conservation programmes could generate revenue from carbon credits that could be traded in voluntary carbon markets. Mongabay-India writer Neha Jain reports
Report reveals 2022 registered as hottest, driest year in Italy
Jul 22, 2023, at 02:42 pm
Rome: Last year was the hottest and driest year on record in Italy, with its long-term impact exacerbating the dramatic consequences of this year's extended drought, a joint report by two Italian research institutes has said.
Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, alerts WHO
Jul 22, 2023, at 02:00 pm
New York: Global warming marked by higher average temperatures, precipitation and longer periods of drought, could prompt a record number of dengue infections worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
Jul 22, 2023, at 01:48 pm
An estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year, as per a study released by scientists at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Jul 21, 2023, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush, in association with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Mission to ASEAN organized a conference of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on traditional medicines at New Delhi on Thursday.
Raigad landslides: Death toll rises to 10, several injured
Jul 21, 2023, at 04:51 am
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said ten people have lost their lives so far and more than 21 have received severe injuries after landslide incidents in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Chandrayaan-3 Orbit raised further, moves a step closer to Moon
Jul 21, 2023, at 02:34 am
Chennai/IBNS: India Thursday celebrated International Moon Day-2023 by propelling its third Moon Mission Chandrayaan-3--to explore the hitherto unexplored Lunar south pole--a step closer to the moon by raising its orbit for the fourth time.
Unitaid: Close to a million deaths by 2035 if TB prevention is not acted on
Jul 20, 2023, at 11:05 pm
New York: UN health innovation initiative Unitaid warned on Wednesday that the failure to implement tuberculosis contact tracing and prevention could lead to close to one million deaths by 2035.
Himachal cloudburst washes away 20 vehicles near Sangla
Jul 20, 2023, at 04:53 pm
Shimla/UNI: Nature's fury from heavy monsoon rain continues in Himachal Pradesh, as there are reports of the washing away of around 20 vehicles in Kamru village of Kinnaur district, five km from Sangla, on Thursday morning.
Mumbai schools to remain shut on Thursday amid heavy rainfall
Jul 20, 2023, at 07:05 am
Mumbai: Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, forcing the state government to declare an early closure of government offices in the city.
India fights COVID-19: Centre removes testing requirements for international travellers
Jul 19, 2023, at 11:09 pm
The Indian government on Wednesday said RT-PCR based coronavirus testing requirements for international travellers will be dropped from Thursday.
Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO
Jul 19, 2023, at 09:53 pm
New York: The dangers associated with the heatwave that’s engulfing the northern hemisphere aren’t over yet, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.
Assam based org, 'Pedal for a Change' calls for sustainable urban transport action in Guwahati
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:56 am
Assam-based organization Pedal for a Change has called for urgent action to promote sustainable urban transport in Guwahati, citing the detrimental effects of pollution and traffic congestion on the city's livelihood and health of its citizens.
Global immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound
Jul 18, 2023, at 11:38 pm
New York: New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, reveal signs of immunisation services rebounding in some countries, but coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels, particularly in low-income countries, putting children at grave risk of disease outbreaks.