US Consulate hosts panel discussion on 'Women Leaders Investing in our Planet' at Kolkata Book Fair
Jan 21, 2024, at 03:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday hosted a panel discussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet" at its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF).
Jan 20, 2024, at 04:55 am
Toronto/IBNS: One lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution, the children’s liquid pain medicine produced by the Drugmaker Teva Canada Ltd. is reportedly being recalled as the product testing revealed that it contained too much acetaminophen, posing an overdose risk.
Over one million lives were saved in Europe due to COVID-19 vaccines, says WHO
Jan 17, 2024, at 11:03 pm
COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe – “irrefutable” proof of the power of these inoculations, the regional head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Cholera cases soar globally; Malawi, Haiti deadliest outbreaks, WHO reports
Jan 17, 2024, at 10:43 pm
The world enters 2024 with soaring cases of cholera globally, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths last year, UN agencies have reported.
Study says vaccine reduces risk of long COVID-19 in children
Jan 17, 2024, at 10:37 pm
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents, a study has revealed.
Jan 17, 2024, at 03:46 pm
Biological E. Limited (BE), India's Hyderabad-based vaccines and pharmaceutical company, has announced that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to their Corbevax vaccine.
WHO says tobacco use is declining globally
Jan 17, 2024, at 03:23 pm
The number of people using tobacco continues to decline despite industry attempts to jeopardize progress towards stamping out cigarettes and other such products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Tuesday.
10th Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh
Jan 17, 2024, at 05:08 am
Bhopal/IBNS: A cheetah died in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, marking it the 10th such death since their reintroduction in India in 2022.
World Economic Forum report says climate crisis may cause 14.5 million deaths by 2050
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:26 pm
A new World Economic Forum report, published on Wednesday (January 16, 2024), warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide.
Death toll from Colombia landslide increases to 33
Jan 14, 2024, at 06:38 pm
Bogota/IBNS/UNI: The number of people killed in a landslide in Colombia’s Choco Department rose to 33, with 20 others sustaining injuries, Colombian magazine Semana reported on Saturday, citing local officials.
Human-Animal Conflict: Is controlling the population of these species a solution?
Jan 13, 2024, at 10:35 pm
A new report by the Wildlife Institute of India suggests population control of four species that are most in conflict with humans. The study was done in pursuit of a humane solution to increasing conflicts with certain species, as some states were considering culling. Researchers insist that the report provides only baseline information and the solutions will remain on paper without long-term study and data collection. Mongabay-India's Arathi Menon reports
Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude jolts Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh
Jan 13, 2024, at 09:32 pm
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on Richter scale struck several places in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
Malaria: WHO declares Cabo Verde free of deadly disease
Jan 13, 2024, at 06:53 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday declared Cabo Verde free of malaria, hailing it as the latest success in the global fight against the disease.
UN weather agency says 2023 officially smashed global temperature records
Jan 13, 2024, at 04:14 pm
With the annual average global temperature fast approaching the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, last year officially smashed the global temperature record, the UN weather agency (WMO) confirmed on Friday.
WHO warns COVID-19 risk still remains high
Jan 13, 2024, at 02:44 pm
The public health risk from COVID-19 remains high, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
Environment Canada reissues extreme cold warning for all of Alberta
Jan 12, 2024, at 06:02 am
Calgary/IBNS: With a significant cold snap expected to grip the province of Alberta for several days, Environment Canada has reissued extreme cold warnings as the coldest temperatures are expected Saturday morning.
Study reveals record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Jan 11, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Mild tremors felt in Delhi and north India after 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan
Jan 11, 2024, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi: Delhi and parts of northern India experienced mild tremors this afternoon following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan.
India reports 514 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours
Jan 11, 2024, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 514 new Covid-19 cases and three people died of infection in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
India Vision Insititute’s free vision screenings touch one million lives
Jan 11, 2024, at 04:29 pm
India Vision Institute (IVI), the NGO working to improve visual health and provide access to a pair of corrective glasses to those in need, said it has attained a milestone with one million free vision screenings across India, bringing hope of clear vision and brighter futures to urban poor and the underprivileged in remote communities.
Study finds exposure to air pollution associated with increase in sedentary time
Jan 11, 2024, at 12:26 am
Long-term exposure to current levels of UK air pollution is associated with an annual increase of up to 22 minutes of sedentary time each day, in a study published in the Journal of Public Health.
Florida becomes first US state to allow import of certain prescription drugs from Canada
Jan 10, 2024, at 03:43 am
Tampa (Florida)/IBNS: Florida became the first state in the United States to import certain drugs from Canada which could save the US state an estimated $150 million annually.
Death toll crosses 200 in Japan's quake-hit Ishikawa prefecture
Jan 10, 2024, at 03:04 am
Tokyo/IBNS/UNI: The death toll reached 202 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Tuesday afternoon after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude struck the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported.
Data shows 2023 was the hottest year on record
Jan 09, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Driven by human-caused climate change and boosted by El Niño weather event, official data released on Tuesday showed 2023 remained the hottest year on record.
Sourav Ganguly inaugurates HP Ghosh Hospital in Kolkata
Jan 09, 2024, at 07:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday inaugurated HP Ghosh Hospital, a unit of the Eastern India Heart Care and Research Foundation, here.
168 killed, 323 missing in Japan's quake-hit Ishikawa prefecture
Jan 09, 2024, at 01:57 am
Tokyo/IBNS/UNI: The death toll has climbed to 168 in Japan's Ishikawa on Monday after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude struck the central prefecture and its vicinity last week, as heavy snow and rain have hampered rescue operations.
Study finds disrupted sleep may be linked to memory and thinking problems
Jan 09, 2024, at 01:01 am
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Harike welcomes migratory guests amidst winter’s belated arrival
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:52 pm
As winter reluctantly unfolds its icy embrace across Northern India, the Harike wetland in Punjab witnesses a delayed but enthusiastic arrival of migratory birds. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 feathered travelers have descended upon the region, transforming the wetland into a vibrant haven for avian enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Jan 07, 2024, at 10:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: 'Awake brain surgery,' which pushes the boundaries of innovation and precision in neurosurgery, is one of the most significant developments in the field, according to Dr Amitabha Chanda.
Another quake jolts Japan's Noto region
Jan 07, 2024, at 07:56 am
Tokyo: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 jolted off Japan's Noto Peninsula on Saturday, the weather agency said.