Srinagar hosts 'successful' medical camp for local community members
Jun 05, 2023, at 01:40 am
Srinagar: Gurudwara Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar recently organized a free medical camp in the city, media reports said.
1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease: Study
Jun 04, 2023, at 10:45 pm
Dallas: 1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease.
Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids: Study
Jun 03, 2023, at 11:10 pm
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Jammu and Kashmir: People crowdfund Rs.80 lakhs in less than 24 hours to help cancer patient
Jun 03, 2023, at 10:25 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir showed its humanitarian side as people crowdfunded more than 80 lakh rupees in less than 24 hours for the treatment of a 24-year-old who is battling Leukemia.
Study finds grief can increase risk of heart problems
Jun 03, 2023, at 10:15 pm
Losing loved ones can take a major toll not just on psychological well-being but also on physical health. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure.
Afghanistan registers fourth Polio case of 2023
Jun 03, 2023, at 09:54 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan has reported the fourth case of Polio this year in Bihsud district of Nangarhar province, media reports said.
Bangladesh: 2 COVID-19 deaths registered after 66 days
Jun 03, 2023, at 03:18 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh registered two deaths due to COVID-19 for the first time in 66 days, as per data released by the government on Friday.
Canada: Out of control historic fire continues to grow in Shelburne County
Jun 03, 2023, at 05:02 am
Nova Scotia/IBNS: The out of control historic fire that has been burning for nearly a week near Barrington Lake in Nova Scotia's southwestern region reportedly continued to grow overnight Thursday.
‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk
Jun 03, 2023, at 12:47 am
New York: The world must combat the “toxic tidal wave” of plastic pollution that threatens human rights, two UN independent experts said on Thursday.
Japan: Nearly 140,000 people ordered to evacuate due to typhoon Mawar
Jun 02, 2023, at 11:25 pm
Tokyo: The Japanese authorities on Friday issued an order to evacuate 138,700 residents of the southern prefectures of the country, due to the danger of powerful typhoon Mawar, which is approaching the south-eastern coast of the archipelago, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
Study says junk food may impair our deep sleep
Jun 02, 2023, at 09:54 pm
Uppsala: In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep.
Himachal Pradesh receives unprecedented rainfall
May 31, 2023, at 11:39 pm
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh received a record 325 per cent rainfall and the Mercury plummeted to an all time low over the last seven days, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said on Wednesday.
WMO makes urgent call to action over melting cryosphere
May 31, 2023, at 10:35 pm
New York: Global warming’s devastating effects on the world’s sea ice, icebergs and glaciers – part of what is known as the cryosphere – need to be better understood and mitigated, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
China successfully launches crewed mission to Tiangong Space Station
May 31, 2023, at 04:34 am
Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
May 30, 2023, at 11:25 pm
A former top Chinese government scientist has said the possibility of a leak of COVID-19 virus from a laboratory should not be ruled out.
Pakistan: Wild polio virus detected in environmental samples
May 30, 2023, at 10:55 pm
Islamabad:Two environmental samples collected from Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have tested positive for wild poliovirus, the Pakistani Health Ministry said.
Puri: Silkworms will not be killed to prepare fabric for deities of Sri Jagannath temple
May 30, 2023, at 10:25 pm
Puri: The silk cloth, which is popularly known as (Geet gobind Khandua) and used in the rituals of deities in Sri Jagannath temple, Puri will be prepared aesthetically without killing the silk worms.
42 young Robotic Surgeons to share path breaking procedures
May 30, 2023, at 02:40 am
Bengaluru: At the June 11 alumni meet of Vattikuti Foundation 42 fellows from 18 locations across India will share their experiences of conducting path breaking robotic procedures at Mumbai from Head & Neck, Gastro-enterology, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Colorectal soft tissue surgeries as well as joint replacement surgeries.
Kazakhstan officially lifts Covid restrictions
May 29, 2023, at 08:45 pm
Astana: Kazakhstan has officially lifted restrictive measures as the COVID-19 pandemic has been declared over by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare said on Sunday.
Arunachal Pradesh: Kaiser-e-Hind Butterfly sighted in Mechuka
May 29, 2023, at 02:31 am
Itanagar:Kaiser-e-Hind butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in India, was sighted by an avid wildlife photographer for the first time in the jungles of Mechuka, Shi-Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh.
China: Current Covid infections feature low prevalence level, mild symptoms
May 28, 2023, at 08:24 pm
Beijing: The overall Covid-19 infections in China have entered a low prevalence level since mid-May, and the vast majority of Covid patients show mild symptoms, medical experts said.
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
May 27, 2023, at 10:57 pm
New York: The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday, forecasting between five and nine major storms that could become hurricanes.
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
May 27, 2023, at 02:31 pm
New York: With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Centre forms high-level Cheetah Project Steering Committee
May 27, 2023, at 05:41 am
New Delhi: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which implements Project Cheetah, has formed a high-level Cheetah Project Steering Committee, a press release by the Union Environment Ministry said.
New species of tree discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's biodiversity hotspot
May 27, 2023, at 04:38 am
Itanagar/IBNS: A new species of tree, Meiogyne arunachalensis, has been unveiled by scientists in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant discovery for the region.
IMD maintains 'normal' monsoon prediction amid high probability of El Nino
May 27, 2023, at 02:37 am
New Delhi: The weather department on Friday stated that the country will have a ‘normal’ monsoon season, retaining its previous forecast despite a high likelihood of El Nino conditions.
Australian scientists developing 1st movable hydrogen generator
May 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm
Canberra: Scientists from Australia's national research agency have launched a project to develop the country's first portable green hydrogen generator.
Green light for global greenhouse gas tracking network
May 26, 2023, at 06:51 pm
A hundred and ninety-three countries have unanimously approved the creation of a global greenhouse gas monitoring mechanism, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Wednesday.
China is fighting new wave of COVID-19, may see 65 million weekly cases: Reports
May 26, 2023, at 02:40 pm
Beijing: Chinese authorities are now trying to push out vaccines to fight the ongoing rise in COVID-19 which might reach its peak in June.
North Lakhimpur district in Assam successfully clears 40 years of legacy waste
May 26, 2023, at 07:09 am
The North Lakhimpur district of Assam, India, has effectively cleared a massive accumulation of waste that had plagued the region for four decades.