At least 643 cases of Monkeypox detected across 26 non-endemic states: WHO
Jun 03, 2022, at 02:39 pm
Geneva/UNI/Sputnik: At least 643 monkeypox cases in humans have been registered in 26 non-endemic countries by early June, Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses Lead at the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme Maria Van Kerkhove said on Thursday.
Austria’s OeEB lends Euro 13 million for Kolkata STP
Jun 02, 2022, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata: Vishvaraj Environment Pvt. Ltd. (VEPL), an ESG-focussed water utility firm today announced that it has received Euro 13 million loan from Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG, the Development Bank of Austria (“OeEB”), for its Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) project at Maheshtala under the Namami Gange programme administered by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
India reports 3,712 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Jun 02, 2022, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 3,712, new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally of cases to 4,31,64,544 in the country, as per the Health Ministry data on Thursday.
Mumbai's daily Covid positivity rate rises to 8.4 pct today with 739 new cases
Jun 02, 2022, at 02:24 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai's Covid-19 positivity rate or the number of cases per 100 tests has risen to 8.40 per cent from 6 per cent in the last 24 hours, the civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in its evening medical bulletin on Wednesday.
Spain confirms 12 new monkeypox cases
Jun 02, 2022, at 12:40 am
Madrid/UNI/Xinhua: The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed 12 new monkeypox cases, raising the total caseload to 132. Spain, followed by Britain, becomes the country with the most detected cases of the disease in the current outbreak.
Australia: Largest known plant on earth discovered at Shark Bay
Jun 01, 2022, at 10:55 pm
Melbourne: Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Flinders University have located what is believed to be the largest plant in the world – an ancient and incredibly resilient seagrass stretching across 180km that is estimated to be at least 4,500 years old.
India registers 2,745 fresh COVID-19 cases
Jun 01, 2022, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 2,745 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.60 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
WHO cautions monkeypox spread may not be contained
Jun 01, 2022, at 02:41 pm
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently not confident that the spread of monkeypox can be completely contained, Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, said.
Canada: Toronto witnesses record-breaking heat conditions, humidity
Jun 01, 2022, at 03:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto’s temperatures are set to surpass 30 C Tuesday, beating a heat record not seen in 78 years, with heat and humidity that feel more like 36 C.
Video games for climate action: winning solutions for the planet
May 31, 2022, at 09:11 pm
From climate and environment themed videogames to special features, pop-ups, and real-life tree-planting opportunities embedded within beloved classics like PAC-MAN or Angry Birds, the gaming industry is working with the United Nations to engage audiences like never before and inspire a new wave of climate action.
Tobacco kills up to half of its users, says WHO; scannable billboards in Mumbai to spread awareness
May 31, 2022, at 05:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: According to the latest data published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) tobacco kills up to half of its users.
India records 2,338 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
May 31, 2022, at 03:25 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 2,338 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours with the daily positivity rate touching 0.64 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
Assam government sanctions Rs. 50 crore package to flood-landslide hit Dima Hasao
May 31, 2022, at 02:55 pm
Guwahati: To give relief to flood and landslide affected families and immediate restoration of different sectors in Dima Hasao district, the Assam government has announced an immediate package of Rs. 50 crore.
WHO upgrades global monkeypox threat to 'moderate'
May 30, 2022, at 11:03 pm
Washington: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday announced that it has decided to upgrade the threat from monkeypox to the world to 'moderate' from 'low', as the tropical virus spreads to dozens of countries, The Daily Mail reported.
India registers 2,706 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths
May 30, 2022, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi: India registered 2,706 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.97 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
Cases of Omicron sub-variants detected in Maharashtra: Report
May 29, 2022, at 05:45 pm
Mumbai: For the first time, four patients of B.A. 4 variant and three cases of B.A. 5 variants of the Omicron sub-lineage of coronavirus, have been detected in Maharashtra, media reports aid.
Delhi to experience heatwave again today
May 29, 2022, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhiites is experiencing a hot on Sunday as the maximum temperature is likely to settle over 40 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India reports 2,828 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
May 29, 2022, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: India registered 2,828 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.
Monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic countries just the beginning: WHO
May 29, 2022, at 04:06 am
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the 200 monkeypox cases detected recently in the countries where it is not endemic could be just the beginning and more cases are likely to be reported in the coming days.
Chile: Apology for sterilizing HIV-positive women in moment of ‘reproductive justice’
May 28, 2022, at 11:20 pm
New York: The head of the UN agency leading the fight against HIV/AIDS, welcomed on Friday a public apology from Chile on a landmark case of involuntary sterilization of women living with HIV.
UP: Yogi govt issues advisory on 'monkeypox'
May 28, 2022, at 09:05 pm
Lucknow/UNI: In the wake of the increasing cases of infectious disease 'monkeypox' in different countries including Europe and America, the Uttar Pradesh government issued an advisory on Saturday.
‘Think resilience’ to protect against climate and other catastrophes
May 28, 2022, at 06:35 pm
New York: More countries must “think resilience”, and urgently adopt and improve early warning systems to reduce risks from an increasing number of disasters across the world, a UN disaster forum concluded on Friday.
India records 2,685 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths
May 28, 2022, at 03:09 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 2,685 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.60 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
Himachal Pradesh's red apricot can help fight cancer
May 27, 2022, at 09:33 pm
Shimla/UNI: Sanjeev Chauhan, a gardener in Shimla district, has grown red coloured apricot (Red Bolero Apricot), which is a Spanish variety, in his garden.
India registers 2,710 fresh COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths
May 27, 2022, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi: India registered 2,710 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.58 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
Honeywell, Narayana Health partner to develop healthcare technologies
May 27, 2022, at 05:13 am
Bengaluru: Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) Thursday announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (Narayana Health) to identify, assess and collaborate on opportunities for the latter’s digital transformation journey.
India reports 2,628 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
May 26, 2022, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 2,628 new Covid-19 cases while the toll went up by 18 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said Thursday morning.
Mizoram Police seize 468 numbers of exotic wildlife species
May 26, 2022, at 03:23 am
Champhai/IBNS: Acting on a specific input, Champhai Police of Mizoram on Wednesday seized and recovered 468 numbers of various exotic wildlife species, being illegally smuggled by Gospel Chanchintha (28) of Hmunlai in Lawngtlai District and his four accomplices from Zokhawthar of Champhai District.
Tedros re-elected to lead the World Health Organization
May 25, 2022, at 09:36 pm
New York: The Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the world’s leading public health agency.
North Korea records over 155,000 new fever cases
May 25, 2022, at 09:30 pm
Seoul/UNI/Sputnik: North Korea has registered more than 115,000 new cases of unidentified fever believed to be COVID-19 over the past 24 hours and no new death, with the overall number of cases now exceeding 3 million, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday, citing health authorities.