Launch of PSLV-C27 with IRNSS-1D postponed
Mar 05, 2015, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) The launch of India's fourth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1D onboard PSLV-C27, which was originally scheduled for Mar 09,from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota has been postponed.
Infosys Science Foundation hosts public lecture on cancer stem cells
Mar 05, 2015, at 04:51 am
Bangalore , Mar 4 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) in association with National Centre of Biological Sciences(NCBS) on Wednesday organized a public lecture by Infosys Prize Life Sciences Jury Chair Dr. Inder Verma.
Mar 05, 2015, at 01:20 am
Guwahati, Mar 4 (IBNS) : Poachers killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Wednesday and managed to flee with its horn, officials said.
WHO spotlights risks of noise-induced hearing loss
Mar 04, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Mar 4 (IBNS): More than 1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices such as smartphones and exposure to damaging levels of sound, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to devote International Ear Care Day to "Making Listening Safe" on Tuesday.
It's time to get serious about wildlife crime: UN
Mar 04, 2015, at 03:34 pm
New York, mar 4 (IBNS): Illegal wildlife trade undermines rule of law, degrades ecosystems and severely hampers the efforts of rural communities striving to sustainably manage their natural resources, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday as the United Nations marked World Wildlife Day.
UN urges to stay on course to eradicate Ebola
Mar 04, 2015, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi Mar 4 (IBNS): Representatives of United Nations organizations engaged in the response against Ebola on Tuesday pledged their support to the worst-affected West African countries in "each stage of this journey; the drive to zero, the early recovery, the medium and longer term development."
Over 5 billion people devoid of essential medicines: UN
Mar 04, 2015, at 03:28 pm
New York, Mar 4 (IBNS): Three quarters of the world population has no access to proper pain relief treatment, according to a report by the United Nations body charged with overseeing Governments’ compliance with international drug control treaties, which was released in London on Tuesday.
Swine flu deaths close to 1100
Mar 02, 2015, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2(IBNS) As the swine flu rage continues unabated, the toll has shot up to 1,075 with more deaths and the number of affected people across the country has reached close to the 20,000-mark.
Assam Governor directs forest department to curb rhino poaching
Mar 02, 2015, at 01:47 am
Guwahati, March 1 (IBNS) : Assam Governor PB Acharya on Sunday directed the state forest department and authorities of the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) to take stern actions to curb rhino poaching incidents in the state.
Feb 28, 2015, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered the dedication, determination and untiring efforts of the Indian scientists on the occasion of National Science Day.
UP: 65 captive reared Gharials released into Ganges
Feb 28, 2015, at 04:39 am
Hastinapur, Feb 27 (IBNS): As part of a unique collaboration between the government, communities and civil society, 65 captive reared Gharials were released into the Ganges at Hastinapur.
New tool launched for effective water management
Feb 28, 2015, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Water India 2015 event on Friday launched the new version of the India Water Tool (IWT 2.0), which helps users understand water risks and prioritise actions for sustainable water management.
Feb 28, 2015, at 03:20 am
Jakarta, Feb 27 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit Indonesia on Friday, officials said.
Metropolis Healthcare announces price slash for Swine Flu testing
Feb 26, 2015, at 04:10 am
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): As the country is witnessing a surge in Swine Flu cases, Metropolis Healthcare is offering test at Rs. 4000 to pass on the benefit to the people.
Be careful against swine flu, but don't panic :Nadda
Feb 25, 2015, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) As more than 875 people died of deadly swine flu across the country, Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday warned the people to be careful about the virus but asked them not to panic.
Employee choice in benefits is future: Marsh India survey
Feb 25, 2015, at 12:24 am
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): A majority of employers believe that employee choice in benefits would help improve employee retention and attraction and make employees see larger value in the benefits provided to them, according to Marsh's 8th Annual Employee Health and Benefits Study, which was launched recently.
Feb 24, 2015, at 08:40 pm
Bhopal, Feb 24 (IBNS): Five organisations working for the welfare of the survivors of the December '84 Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Tuesday announced the possibility of a comprehensive scientific assessment of the contamination around the Union Carbide factory by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Swine Flu claims more than 800 lives
Feb 24, 2015, at 08:08 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): More than 800 people people have died across India as a result of the deadly swine flu.
Govt conducting monitoring of pesticide residues
Feb 24, 2015, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Union Agriculture Ministry is implementing a program for "Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level" under which samples of vegetable and fruits are collected and analysed for the presence of pesticide residues.
Ministry to work as facilitator in developmental process: Javedekar
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:57 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Prakash Javedekar said that the ministry will work as a facilitator in pursuing the goal of sustainable development by bring in transparency , removing bottlenecks and encouraging people’s participation.
Child dies of swine flu in Kolkata
Feb 22, 2015, at 06:19 pm
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS): A 2-year-old child died of swine flu in Kolkata's Dr B C Roy Child Hospital on Sunday.
More than 700 Swine Flu deaths in two months
Feb 21, 2015, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) More than 700 people died and about 11,000 affected by swine flu across India over the last two months as the deadly disease continued to sweep through the country.
Alipore Zoo shifts trio-chimps to enclosure
Feb 21, 2015, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): The Alipore Zoological Gardens authority in Kolkata on Friday shifted three baby chimpanzees of two and half years of age to the enclosure on zoo premises.
NCMC reviews situation of blockage on Phuktal River in J&K
Feb 21, 2015, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) met hereon Friday, under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary, Ajit Seth to discuss the situation arising out of blockage of Phuktal River due to a massive landslide in Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir.
Tapan Misra takes over as Director of Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad
Feb 20, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Bangalore, Feb 20 (IBNS) Tapan Misra, an outstanding scientist and Deputy Director, Microwave Remote Sensing Area of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, has assumed the office of the Director, SAC.
Governor reviews H1N1 Flu status in J&K
Feb 20, 2015, at 03:41 am
Srinagar, Feb 19 (IBNS): As thirteen more persons have tested positive of swine flu in Kashmir, taking the toll of people infected with the disease to 84 in the State, Governor N.N. Vohra on Thursday convened a meeting at the Raj Bhavan to review the status of H1N1 flu and the preparedness of the Health and Medical Education Department in this regard.
Cabinet Secretary reviews H1N1 situation in the country
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:04 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, on Thursday reviewed the latest situation arising due to H1N1 in some states and the reported shortage of drugs or any other logistics.
Providing assured and comprehensive health services our priority: J P Nadda
Feb 19, 2015, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda on Thursday said that the providing assured and comprehensive health services will be the foremost priority of the Ministry, which will provide an assured set of services encompassing preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare.
Ebola: UN envoy likens final phase of response to 'looking for needles in haystacks'
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:30 pm
New York, Feb 19 (IBNS) The Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Ebola, Dr. David Nabarro, told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that the final phase of "getting to zero" cases may well be the hardest, saying the hunt to track down the virus is "like looking for needles in haystacks."
New UN initiative to boost access to science, technology for world's least developed countries
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:27 pm
New York, Feb 19 (IBNS) The world's poorest nations are one step closer to gaining access to critical science, technology and innovation (STI) that is vital to their sustainable development, poverty eradication, and changing the lives of millions of people who live in some of the poorest segments of the global community, the United Nations has announced.