Bhutan may see moderate rise in emissions if measures not taken
May 22, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Bhutan - one of the world's greenest countries with a high forest cover - could see a moderate rise in emission level by 2050 if it failed to maintain emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, Kuensel reported.
May 22, 2021, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi: With more than 20.66 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new record for the highest tests conducted in a day.
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal may concentrate into deep depression: IMD
May 22, 2021, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that a low-pressure area has been formed over east-central Bay of Bengal at around 0830 hrs and is very likely to concentrate into a depression by May 23 morning.
Everyone will lose unless humanity makes ‘peace with the planet’, declares Guterres
May 22, 2021, at 04:51 pm
New York: Humanity is “waging a war on nature”, threatening biodiversity loss, climate disruption and escalating pollution, the UN chief said on Friday.
COVID-19: UN chief calls for G20 vaccine task force, in 'war' against the virus
May 22, 2021, at 04:17 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world’s richest economies to take a central role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic by stepping up support for vaccines for all people, everywhere.
Saving Rhinos: A Second Chance For Dozer
May 22, 2021, at 03:41 pm
Strasburg, VA - Dozer, a male black rhino, has been monitored by the International Rhino Foundation’s (IRF) partner the Lowveld Rhino Trust for 28 years. Dozer was just three years old when he was translocated to become one of the founding members of the newly established Bubiana Conservancy black rhino population in 1993, in one of the first rhino operations supported by IRF in Zimbabwe.
Earthquakes jolt parts of China, three die
May 22, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Kunming: At least three people died as a series of earthquakes jolted Yangbi Yi Autonomous County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Saturday, media reports said.
India continues to record high COVID-19 deaths as 4194 people succumb to virus in past 24 hours
May 22, 2021, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi: India continued to record high fatalities due to COVID-19 as the country witnessed 4,194 deaths in the past 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Saturday.
No data to suggest raw fruits cause mucormycosis : AIIMS chief busts myth
May 22, 2021, at 07:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Controlling the blood sugar levels of Covid-19 patients is key to preventing Black Fungus Disease or Mucormycosis and there is no data to suggest that a person can develop the infection by consuming raw fruits, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said Friday while speaking about cause and misinformation surrounding the disease, according to media reports.
DRDO arm develops COVID-19 antibody detection kit DIPCOVAN
May 22, 2021, at 05:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a unit under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an antibody detection-based kit “DIPCOVAN", for sero-surveillance, a statement from DRDO said Friday.
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh
May 22, 2021, at 03:12 am
Changlang/IBNS: An earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude was reported near Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday evening.
India's invasive alien fish poses threat to biodiversity hotspots
May 22, 2021, at 03:05 am
Extreme climate events may aid the spread of alien species in biodiversity hotspots, such as the 2018 and 2019 flood-driven release of alien species like the alligator gar from illegal aquaculture farms in Kerala to its natural water bodies. Compliance and enforcement of existing environment protection laws in India can check the spread of alien species, reports Mongabay India writer Sahana Ghosh
Delhi records 3,009 fresh Covid cases, 252 deaths
May 22, 2021, at 01:01 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi registered 3,009 fresh cases of Covid-19 and 252 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said here on Friday.
MSN Labs launches Posaconazole to treat Black Fungus
May 22, 2021, at 12:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Drugmaker MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (MSN) on Friday introduced Posaconazole under the brand name PosaOne, a triazole antifungal agent, for treating mucormycosis or Black Fungus in patients, especially those recovering from Covid19.
MSN Labs launches Posaconazole (PosaOne) to treat Black fungus
May 22, 2021, at 12:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The drug-maker enterprise MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (MSN), introduced Posaconazole in India, under the brand name PosaOne, which is a triazole antifungal agent indicated for treating mucormycosis patients.
Black Fungus: Indian govt to ramp up supply, availability of Amphotericin-B anti-fungal drug
May 21, 2021, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi: The Government of India said it is supporting states and UTs in procuring drugs and diagnostics for COVID19 management through a “Whole of Government” approach.
India's daily recoveries exceed fresh Covid cases for eighth day: Health Ministry
May 21, 2021, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: With 3,57,295 recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours, India’s daily recoveries outnumbered the new Covid cases for the eighth consecutive day, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.
UNHCR chief calls on US to end COVID-19 asylum restrictions at the Mexico border
May 21, 2021, at 08:08 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has appealed to the Government of the United States to “swiftly lift” the public health-related asylum restrictions that remain in effect at the southern border, and to restore access to asylum for the people “whose lives depend on it”.
Two AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses give upto 90 percent protection against symptomatic disease: Study
May 21, 2021, at 08:05 pm
London: Two doses of the AstraZeneca Plc's Covid-19 vaccine is providing around 85 to 90% protection against symptomatic disease, as per statistics released by Public Health England on Thursday.
WHO appeals for regular access to Palestinian enclave amid ongoing Israeli strikes
May 21, 2021, at 07:58 pm
New York: The UN health agency has added its weight to calls for regular humanitarian access to Gaza, where two dozen medical facilities have now come under attack through Israeli air strikes, along with healthcare personnel.
Jammu and Kashmir: GMC reports first case of Black Fungus
May 21, 2021, at 07:45 pm
Jammu/UNI: The first case of Black Fungus was reported on Friday in Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu.
Report reveals progress on environmentally protected areas, but quality must improve
May 21, 2021, at 07:33 pm
New York: Although the world has made major progress toward a decade-long target for environmental protection areas, it has fallen far short on commitments regarding their quality, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners said in a report published on Wednesday.
India's cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 19 cr
May 21, 2021, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India has exceeded 19 crore, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.
Scientist slams WHO report on origin of COVID-19 virus, demand investigation
May 21, 2021, at 06:28 pm
London: Conservative peer and scientist Lord Ridley has called the World Health Organisation's investigation into the origins of coronavirus in China "farcical", raising yet another doubt on Beijing and its role in the spread of the virus.
Two AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses give upto 90 percent protection against symptomatic disease: Study
May 21, 2021, at 05:15 pm
London: Two doses of the AstraZeneca Plc's Covid-19 vaccine is providing around 85 to 90% protection against symptomatic disease, as per statistics released by Public Health England on Thursday.
India once again registers over 4000 daily deaths due to COVID-19
May 21, 2021, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi: India, one of the worst hit nations in the world, continued to record high daily casualties due to COVID-19 as 4209 fresh deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Friday.
COVID-19 vaccination drive in Africa hampered by shortages, financing issues - WHO
May 21, 2021, at 07:39 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Africa's rollout of coronavirus vaccines is being undermined by supply shortages and financial difficulties, the African regional office of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Covishield vs Covaxin: Which to choose? Govt says both vaccines work well
May 21, 2021, at 07:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Thursday said Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute of India produced Covishield cannot be compared with each other, scientifically, to choose one over another.
May 21, 2021, at 05:51 am
Washington/IBNS: Naturalist Jane Goodall, who is renowned for her studies on chimpanzees and her campaign for environmental causes, was Thursday named the winner of the prestigious Templeton Prize, which honours people whose work throughout their life embodies science and spirituality.
Govt to cut RT-PCR tests for detecting Covid-19 to 40 pct
May 21, 2021, at 05:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: RT-PCR tests, which is widely believed to be the most accurate method to detect COVID-19, will be cut to 40 per cent of total tests by the end of next month, media reports said.