South Sudan children at risk from cholera outbreak, warns UNICEF

Jun 25, 2015, at 02:44 pm

New York, June 25 (IBNS) A cholera outbreak is threatening South Sudan’s children in the latest blow to a country already teetering on the brink of all-out crisis amid incessant fighting and mass displacement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported.

Heavy rains predicted in Gujarat due to depression in Arabian Sea

Jun 25, 2015, at 02:20 am

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) :A warning forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Gujarat was issued by the India Meteorological Department in view of the depression over the Arabian Sea.

Sustainable soil management key to curbing climate change and ensuring food security - UN agency

Jun 24, 2015, at 05:05 pm

New York, June 24 (IBNS) Mountain soils are of great importance to ecosystem and food security, according to a newly released United Nations-backed publication, which also highlights technical insights and human activities of a sustainable soil management approach with special attention to mountain peoples.

Iraq: UN health agency seeks $60 million to keep critical health centres open in conflict areas

Jun 24, 2015, at 05:01 pm

New York, June 24 (IBNS) With temperatures soaring to over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of Iraq and the number of people fleeing violence topping 3 million, the World Health Organization fears the closing of nearly 90 per cent of the health centres in conflict-affected areas unless donors respond to an urgent appeal to ensure their continuing operation.

At least 3,000 suspected Dengue fever cases reported in Yemen: UN health agency

Jun 24, 2015, at 03:46 pm

New York, June 24 (IBNS) Thousands of suspected cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection Dengue fever have been reported in conflict-ravaged Yemen, where a major health crisis is unfolding, the United Nations World Health Organization announced on Tuesday.

Depression over Eastcentral Arabian Sea: Govt

Jun 23, 2015, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) The government said a depression over the northeast & adjoining east central Arabian Sea has moved slightly eastwards and is lay centered about 280 Km southwest of Porbandar on Tuesday.

If current trends hold, childhood obesity will hit 70 million by 2025, warns UN health agency

Jun 23, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New York, June 23 (IBNS) Childhood obesity does not arise from lifestyle choices made by the child, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing that the huge problem, especially in developing countries on the marketing of sugar-rich non-alcoholic beverages, ultra-processed, energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.

Detecting the onset of leprosy before nerve damage occurs

Jun 21, 2015, at 06:13 pm

Birmingham, June 21 (IBNS) New research could help improve the lives of thousands of leprosy sufferers in India by detecting the disease long before it manifests as skin lesions. Peripheral nerve damage is the hallmark of leprosy pathology, but its origins had remained unclear until now.

90 pc pediatric deaths occur owing to no vaccination: Doctors

Jun 20, 2015, at 06:11 am

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Influenza is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children while its attack rates during annual epidemics are constantly highest among the little ones too, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurates Clove Dental Heritage

Jun 17, 2015, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Clove Dental, a dental network, on Wednesday announced the launch of its new entity Clove Dental Heritage, which unites the brands commitment towards research, training and community service, under one roof.

UN environment agency urges ban of microplastics in cosmetics and personal care products

Jun 17, 2015, at 09:47 pm

New York, June 17 (IBNS): Next time you are in the shower using a refreshing exfoliating shower gel, take a moment to check what the scrubbing agents are made of. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), chances are pretty high they are made of tiny plastic beads, and by the time the container is empty, you will have used and poured down the drain as much plastic as the packaging the gel came in.

UN and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly launch #whyspacematters photo contest

Jun 17, 2015, at 09:25 pm

New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and United States astronaut Scott Kelly, currently on board the International Space Station, today launched a global photography competition to highlight the importance of outer space for sustainable development on Earth.

Forget armed conflict, Tobacco is J&K's new challenge

Jun 17, 2015, at 05:28 am

Jammu, June 16 (IBNS): Forget armed conflict, radicalisation of its youth or the routine protests on the streets of Kashmir, the beautiful Vale of Kashmir is now increasing facing another challenge which may affect its future generations very badly.

CERN announces winners of its 2015 beamline for schools competition

Jun 15, 2015, at 10:22 pm

Geneva, June 15 (IBNS): CERN on Monday announced the winners of its 2015 beamline for schools competition.

Rain, thunderstorm may hit Kolkata tomorrow

Jun 15, 2015, at 03:03 am

Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): Kolkata is likely to experience rain or thunderstorm on Monday, officials said on Sunday.

National Aids Control Organization observe 'World Blood Donors Day'

Jun 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed the 'World Blood Donor Day' under the aegis of National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday.

Y S Chowdary urges Directors of CSIR to come up with at least 12 cutting edge technologies

Jun 13, 2015, at 09:38 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Y S Chowdary has urged directors of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) to come up with at least 12 cutting edge technologies which are to be commercialized every year.

Lizard spotted in London-bound Air India flight meal tray

Jun 13, 2015, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A lizard was found in the meal served by national carrier Air India in a London-bound flight of Thursday, said media reports on Saturday.

WWF-India's climate solvers feature in Sustainia100

Jun 12, 2015, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Two Indian Climate Solvers - Toro Cooling Systems Pvt Ltd and Clique Developments Ltd are among the 100 innovators that have been listed in this year’s Sustainia100.

Infosys Science Foundation hosts public lecture on 'Probabilistically Checkable Proofs'

Jun 12, 2015, at 04:25 am

Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) in association with the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR), on Thursday hosted Madhu Sudan, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research New England, and Adjunct Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, MIT, Cambridge, USA at TIFR campus to deliver a public lecture on 'Probabilistically Checkable Proofs'.

To make Ganga and Yamuna clean, first clean their tributaries: Rajendra Singh

Jun 11, 2015, at 03:26 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The Waterman of India, Rajendra Singh, has cautioned that the clean Ganga and Yamuna project, which is high in the agenda of Narendra Modi government, could be a non starter unless there is an effort to clean the tributaries of the two rivers.

Medanta launches MRI guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy in India

Jun 09, 2015, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata/Gurgaon, June 9 (IBNS): Medanta, The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, on Tuesday has introduced the 'Scar Free Breast Biopsy' treatment for the first time in India.

Fighting in Yemen continues to take toll on civilians, with 20 million needing urgent assistance-UN

Jun 09, 2015, at 10:35 pm

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Some 20 million people in Yemen close to 80 per cent of the population urgently need humanitarian assistance, several United Nations agencies are warning, as the conflict, which escalated dramatically in March, continues to take its toll in what was already the poorest country in the region.

On World Day, UN urges global resolve to 'appreciate, protect and restore' Earth's oceans

Jun 09, 2015, at 09:54 pm

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Although the world's oceans are vast, their capacity to withstand damage caused by human activity is limited, compromising their critical contribution to the future of sustainable development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Tuesday as the United Nations kicked-off its celebrations for the 2015 edition of World Oceans Day.

Deep depression off the west coast intensifies into cyclonic storm

Jun 09, 2015, at 03:30 am

New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The deep depression over eastcentral Arabian Sea further moved north-northwestwards and has intensified into a cyclonic storm Ashobaa, officials said on Monday.

After Maggi noodles, pasta and macaroni of other companies face FSSAI tests

Jun 08, 2015, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS) After Nestle that faces to withdraw its popular noodles brand Maggi following a crackdown over food safety, other brands manufacturing noodles, pasta, and macaroni face trouble as . Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered testing of branded noodles, pasta and macaroni.

Men above 50 should test for prostrate cancers: Experts

Jun 07, 2015, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): All men above the age of 50 should get themselves tested for prostrate cancers since it has emerged as one of the biggest killers of men worldwide but could be cured if detected early, said doctors ahead of a conference on the disease under the auspices of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

Ola introduces 'Plant a Sapling' campaign

Jun 07, 2015, at 02:56 am

Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): In a bid to encourage citizens to protect and nurture the environment, Ola India's leading mobile app for personal transportation, has launched a nationwide campaign called – 'Plant a Sapling'.

City bats won' fly through bright spaces: Research

Jun 06, 2015, at 03:44 am

Birmingham, June 5 (IBNS) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have discovered that bats living in a city are less likely to move from tree to tree in brightly lit areas.

PM plants "Kadamb" sapling on World Environment Day

Jun 05, 2015, at 09:00 pm

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling (Neolamarckia Cadamba), at the Race Course Road lawns, to mark the occasion of World Environment Day.