Astronaut posts picture of flower grown in space
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:45 am
California, Jan 18 (IBNS) Astronaut Scott Kelly has shared picture of a flower which he has grown in space.
Electro magnetic field radiation from mobile phone towers are not hazardous , opines TRAI experts
Jan 19, 2016, at 01:15 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): TRAI experts on Monday said that electro magnetic Field Radiation from mobile phone towers are not hazardous.
Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:32 pm
Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Sunday at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Panic grips J&K over polio 'rumour'
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:16 am
Srinagar, Jan 17 (IBNS) Hospitals in Srinagar and other hospitals of the Kashmir valley witnessed a massive rush after rumours of children's death due to polio vaccine surfaced in the state on Sunday.
NASA to launch Jason-3 Ocean-Monitoring Satellite
Jan 17, 2016, at 08:12 pm
California, Jan 17 (IBNS) NASA on Sunday said the Jason-3 international oceanography satellite mission is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California.
New Ebola case in Sierra Leone; WHO continues to stress risk of more flare-ups
Jan 16, 2016, at 05:00 am
New York, Jan 15 (IBNS) A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Sierra Leone, reflecting the ongoing risk of new flare-ups of the virus in affected countries, WHO confirmed on Friday.
Health Aggregator Zoctr raises an undisclosed amount from Brand Capital
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:40 am
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS) Mumbai-headquartered Zoctr, a first-of-its-kind Patient Centric Health Aggregator Platform has raised an undisclosed sum from the Times Group (Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd.) under its innovative Brand Capital Incubator Funding Model that provides funding for long-term brand building and advertising needs of growth oriented companies against equity participation.
Environment ministry notifies revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants
Jan 15, 2016, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified the revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) operating at various industrial clusters in the country.
New Crop Insurance Policy is a step in the right direction but needs improvements: CSE
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,has approved the new crop insurance scheme -- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY).
Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 'Hall of Nuclear Power' in New Delhi tomorrow
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the "Hall of Nuclear Power" here on Saturday.
'Hall of Nuclear Power' to be inaugurated by Jitendra Singh in New Delhi
Jan 15, 2016, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) On Jan 16, Union Minister Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the 'Hall of Nuclear Power – Atoms Serving the Nation' at the National Science Centre (NSC) in Delhi.
NASA awards International Space Station Cargo Transport contracts
Jan 15, 2016, at 03:26 pm
California, Jan 15 (IBNS) NASA on Friday said it has awarded three cargo contracts to ensure the critical science, research and technology demonstrations that are informing the agency’s journey to Mars are delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) from 2019 through 2024.
6.7 earthquake hits Japan, no casualty
Jan 14, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Tokyo, Jan 14 (JEN/IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.7 hit Japan on Thursday, officials said.
NASA Advisory Panel Releases 2015 Safety Report
Jan 14, 2016, at 07:58 pm
California, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, has issued its 2015 annual report examining NASA's safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues and concerns to agency and government officials.
NHAI signs MoU with ISRO and NECTAR
Jan 13, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday said the NHAI has signed Memorandum of Understanding with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (NECTAR) for use of spatial technology for monitoring and managing National Highways.
Beijing to give up coal usage by 2020 to improve air quality
Jan 13, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Beijing, Jan 13 (IBNS) China plans to end coal-usage in Beijing and its neighbouring areas by 2020 to reduce air pollution and improve air quality.
Over 45 whales dies in TN beach
Jan 13, 2016, at 06:23 pm
Tuticorin, Jan 13 (IBNS) At least 45 whales have died out of the 100 whales that washed up ashore in a beach in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin disctict on Monday night.
10% of patients worldwide are affected due to errors in medical care: WHO
Jan 13, 2016, at 03:41 am
Jaipur, Jan 12 (IBNS): Unsafe use of medication is a major issue in health care in both developed and developing countries, causing millions of patient injuries and costing billions of dollars to health-care systems.
Dettol partners with Nashik Kumbh for unique initiative to provide hygiene to 30 million pilgrims
Jan 13, 2016, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious congregations, last year witnessed approx 30 million people and pilgrims from across the country over a period of 58 days.
100 whales wash up at beach in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin
Jan 12, 2016, at 06:02 pm
Tuticorin, Jan 12 (IBNS) Around 100 whales are stranded on a beach in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu since last night, media reports said.
Kolkata hits the road for underprivileged cancer patients of North East
Jan 11, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) In a bid to create cancer awareness among underprivileged cancer patients, citizens of Kolkata took to the road on Sunday morning, covering a base of four kilometers in an hour's walk from Park Street to its surrounding area.
Breaking 115 years' record, Kolkata observes hottest Jan 10
Jan 11, 2016, at 05:16 am
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): Breaking the record of past 115 years, the highest temperature was recorded in Kolkata on Sunday.
Beijing: City to shut down 2,500 polluting firms by 2016
Jan 10, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Beijing, Jan 10 (IBNS) In a move to curb down air pollution that is currently plaguing Beijing, the city's municipal government is planning to put a lock on 2,500 firms by the end of this year, according to the state run Xinhua News Agency.
Odd-even rule: AAP govt may extend 15-day trial period
Jan 08, 2016, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Amid debates, the Delhi government on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it might extend the odd-even scheme for more than the current 15-day trial period.
Oil PSUs to invest Rs 28,750 Cr for switching over to BS VI auto fuels
Jan 07, 2016, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State (IC), Petroleum & Natural Gas, in a meeting, on Wednesday informed that Oil PSUs will invest about Rs. 28,750 Crores for switching over to BS-VI auto fuels in an attempt to curb vehicular pollution.
ISCR voices optimism for Clinical Research in India
Jan 07, 2016, at 12:00 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Underscoring the role and relevance of clinical research in meeting the needs of patients in India and the value that clinical research can derive for all stakeholders, the Indian Society for Clinical Research on Wednesday announced that the theme of its 9th Annual Conference is Clinical Research in India: Patients First and Research for India.
Government makes move for faster implementation under 'Namami Gange' programme
Jan 06, 2016, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for taking up Hybrid Annuity based Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under Namami Gange Programme which aims to reform the waste water sector in India.
Kolkata: Chittaranjan cancer hospital accused of providing expired medicine to patient
Jan 06, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Family of a cancer patient on Tuesday alleged that Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) in Kolkata provided expired medicine for chemotherapy.
Baichung Bhutia lends support to walk for Northeast cancer patients
Jan 06, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former India captain Baichung Bhutia, who himself saw his father suffering from cancer, is lending his support to a walk in Kolkata to raise awareness and support the victims of the deadly disease from the Northeast region in particular.
NASA research could save Commercial Airlines Billions in new era of aviation
Jan 06, 2016, at 03:30 pm
California, Jan 6 (IBNS) The nation’s airlines could realize more than $250 billion dollars in savings in the near future thanks to green-related technologies developed and refined by NASA’s aeronautics researchers during the past six years.