Nagaland: Government reinforces total ban on single-use plastic
Jul 18, 2023, at 10:54 pm
The Nagaland government has reinforced the total ban on the use of single-use plastic, a move that has been taken by keeping the environment concerns in mind.
‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:49 pm
Polish authorities are investigating all potential sources of infection after some 29 cats were found to be infected with the influenza A virus, similar to those found in birds, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Sunday.
Unyielding Valour: Stories of heroism emerge as floodwaters recede in Punjab
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:41 pm
In the aftermath of receding floodwaters in Majha, tales of unwavering determination and courage have emerged, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the villagers. Among these stories, one stands out—the account of a revenue official who risked his own life to rescue both BSF jawans and civilians from the treacherous currents of Ujh.
Itanagar Zoo welcomes two Royal Bengal tigers, 3 Gharials from Odisha's Nandankanan
Jul 18, 2023, at 06:07 am
Itanagar/UNI: The Itanagar Biological Park, popularly known as Itanagar Zoo, on Monday ‘welcomed’ a pair of adult Royal Bengal Tigers and three freshwater Gharials from Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha.
Jul 17, 2023, at 10:28 pm
Kolkata: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal made major announcements to build capacity at the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Kolkata during an event on Monday.
Greenhouse effect: Google doodles to mark Eunice Newton Foote's 204th birthday
Jul 17, 2023, at 03:06 pm
New York: Popular search engine Google on Monday paid tributes to American scientist and women’s rights activist Eunice Newton Foote.
Bangladesh: Dengue hospitalisation crosses 20,000
Jul 17, 2023, at 02:57 pm
Bangladesh has witnessed the admission of 1,424 dengue patients in recent times, taking the total number of admissions in the country since the start of the year to over 20,000.
South Korea: 49 dead or missing as heavy downpour continues
Jul 17, 2023, at 02:22 pm
Continuous rainfall in central South Korea has left 49 people dead or missing in the country, media reports said.
IT employees suffer from kidney stones due to work conditions, warns expert
Jul 17, 2023, at 02:19 am
Hyderabad: A lot of the IT employees spend time in air conditioned offices and lack proper hydration, due to which they suffer from kidney stones and even have signs prostate cancer", a health expert has warned.
Spain: 4,000 evacuated from Canary Islands due to wildfires
Jul 17, 2023, at 12:24 am
Madrid: Over 4,000 people have been evacuated on Spain's Canary Islands due to raging wildfires, Spanish media reported on Sunday.
Heatwave conditions to prevail in US, Europe and Japan; mercury to go above 40 degrees Celsius
Jul 16, 2023, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi: People in several parts of the United States, Europe, and Japan have been warned against heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring 40 degrees Celsius and above, media reports said.
7.4-magnitude quake hits US's Alaska, tsunami warning issued
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:20 pm
Washington/IBNS: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted 106 km south of Sand Point in Alaska on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Delhi floods: Fresh rains create more panic amid slow Yamuna water retreat
Jul 16, 2023, at 03:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rain battered Delhi once again even as the national capital is battling with a severe flood situation following record showers and the release of water from HathniKund Barrage in Haryana owing to swelled water levels in the Yamuna.
Manipur: Ukhrul introduces waste collection cards to combat garbage disposal issue
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:26 am
The town of Ukhrul in Manipur is set to implement waste collection cards for every household, aiming to foster a clean and eco-friendly environment. The unanimous decision was reached during a joint meeting led by Ukhrul's deputy commissioner, Kengoo Zuringla, at the DC conference hall.
Farmer inspires organic agriculture movement in Assam's Dhiria village
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:46 am
Mina Bando, a 45-year-old woman farmer in Dhiria village, nestled in the foothills near the Indo-Bhutan border, has become a beacon of hope for her community.
Chandrayaan-3's health normal: ISRO updates after successful orbit-raising manoeuvre
Jul 16, 2023, at 04:55 am
New Delhi: Scientists successfully executed the initial orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on Saturday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
Chandrayaan-3 lift-off recorded from plane window, video now goes viral
Jul 15, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Chennai: A historic sight of Chandrayaan-3's launch from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Friday was caught on camera by a passenger who was flying on a flight.
Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action
Jul 15, 2023, at 10:10 pm
New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for more climate action, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea
Jul 15, 2023, at 08:03 pm
At least 20 people died and several others have been evacuated from their homes as flood-ravaged different regions of South Korea, media reports said.
Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers
Jul 15, 2023, at 02:33 pm
Bengaluru: As the world’s eyes are glued to the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-3, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, researchers at Sona College of Technology, Salem will follow the event with bated breath.
Jul 14, 2023, at 03:23 pm
The World Health Organization has classified artificial sweeteners aspartame, which is commonly used in soft drinks, as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' even as soft drink behemoths like Pepsico said they have no plans to change their product portfolio.
UP govt rescues 95 people stranded in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
Jul 14, 2023, at 05:50 am
Lucknow/IBNS/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government has successfully brought back 95 people who were trapped in the Himachal Pradesh floods.
Vietnam's capital Hanoi likely to become dengue fever hotspot
Jul 12, 2023, at 11:19 pm
Hanoi: Vietnam's capital city Hanoi could become a hotspot for dengue fever soon, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the country's National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology, and Entomology.
Tamil Nadu: Female elephant found dead
Jul 12, 2023, at 11:08 pm
Chennai: A female wild elephant was found dead outside a forest range near Thadagam in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Northwestern study links underground climate change to variations beneath urban areas
Jul 12, 2023, at 10:07 pm
There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it.
Temperatures off the charts, but more records imminent: WMO
Jul 11, 2023, at 09:42 pm
New York: Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in May, June, and July – and the warming El Niño weather pattern is only just getting started – experts at the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.
Jul 11, 2023, at 08:58 pm
Peru declared a 90-day national health emergency on Saturday due to an "unusual increase" of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Assam State Zoo in Guwahati set for massive transformation, eyes premier wildlife destination status
Jul 11, 2023, at 08:17 am
Guwahati/IBNS:Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed plans to revamp the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati, with the ambitious goal of transforming it into India's premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Incessant rains snap air, rail, and road communication in Himachal; leaving 72 dead
Jul 11, 2023, at 03:04 am
Shimla/IBNS: With 18 more deaths reported, the toll in the Himachal Pradesh monsoon fury went up to 72 on Monday, as continuous rainfall over the past three days paralysed normal life, snapping air, rail, and road communication.
Incessant rain causes chaos in Punjab
Jul 10, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Punjab witnessed a relentless downpour on Sunday, resulting in waterlogged streets and chaotic traffic. For the second consecutive day, Mohali, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib bore the brunt of heavy rainfall.