Scientists find link between increased aviation turbulence and climate change
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:57 pm
The skies aircraft fly through are bumpier today than four decades ago, scientists have found, after producing a new analysis showing that turbulence has increased as the climate changed.
Cyclone Biparjoy damaging potential could be extensive: IMD
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi: The extreme severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is likely to hit the Saurashtra -Kutch coast and adjoining Pakistan on Thursday evening, with a sustained wind speed of 125 to 135 Kilometer per hour.
Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic increases risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Dallas: Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir, no casualty
Jun 13, 2023, at 07:36 pm
Srinagar: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as tremors of it were also felt in other north Indian states including New Delhi.
Deep ocean waters in Antarctica are shrinking and warming: Study
Jun 13, 2023, at 02:50 pm
Antarctic Bottom Water is the coldest, densest water mass on the planet and plays a pivotal role in regulating the ocean’s ability to store heat and capture carbon.
Jun 13, 2023, at 08:50 am
Agartala/IBNS: In Tripura's Udaipur, Sirajul Islam, a visionary farmer, has created a mesmerizing mango orchard that has become a source of awe and admiration. Situated along the enchanting Gomati River in the Jamjuri Panchayat area of Kakraban Block, the sprawling orchard has captured the essence of nature's beauty and the remarkable potential of agriculture.
Southwest monsoon is coming, advances into remaining parts of Kerala: IMD
Jun 10, 2023, at 10:38 pm
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, weather officials said on Saturday.
Smoke from Canadian wildfire reaches Norway
Jun 10, 2023, at 03:49 pm
Smokes from Canadian wildfires, which already blanketed parts of the US, have reached Norway, media reports said citing scientists in the country.
Jun 10, 2023, at 09:56 am
Padu Ebeng/Assam: College of Horticulture & Forestry (CHF) and Digital India Corporation joined forces to boost agricultural practices in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district. A training program on 'Good Agricultural Practices on Assam Lemon' was held, with 53 farmers from Ebeng village actively participating. The aim was to empower farmers and enhance their knowledge.
Women-led self-help group successfully cultivates profitable maize varieties in Tripura
Jun 10, 2023, at 09:05 am
Agartala/IBNS: The 'Yapiry Village Organization', a self-help group (SHG) of women, has achieved remarkable success by cultivating five different varieties of maize in a one-hectare plot at Tripura's Bashram Para.
Lower Subansiri DC inaugurates RRR centre promoting responsible waste management
Jun 10, 2023, at 08:33 am
Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: In a significant step towards promoting responsible waste management, Lower Subansiri District Commissioner (DC) Bamin Nime inaugurated a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR) centre at the former Urban Development & Housing (UD&H) shopping complex area on Tuesday.
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, finds study
Jun 09, 2023, at 10:01 pm
Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard.
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
Jun 09, 2023, at 08:34 pm
New York: Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface.
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’: Study
Jun 09, 2023, at 03:29 pm
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.
Chandrayaan-3 moon mission to be launched in mid-July, says ISRO chief
Jun 09, 2023, at 01:30 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning for a mid-July launch of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, its chairman S Somnath said at a press conference here on Thursday.
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, confirms IMD
Jun 08, 2023, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon finally reached Kerala on Thursday, delayed by seven days than its usual date of onset, Indian Meteorological Department said.
Project Cheetah is a new symbol of friendship between India, Namibia: S Jaishankar
Jun 08, 2023, at 07:55 pm
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the Project Cheetah has emerged as a “new symbol of friendship between India and Namibia.”
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:29 pm
Phek/Nagaland: The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), in line with their resolution made 23 years ago, is launching a significant tree plantation initiative to commemorate Chakhesang Day and celebrate 50 years of Phek district's formation.
Endometriosis Foundation of India flags lack of specialists in the field in India
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:54 am
Kolkata/Hyderabad: The Endometriosis Foundation of India has flagged the urgent need to have more endometriosis medical professionals in the country.
Jun 07, 2023, at 11:59 pm
London: England is witnessing a spike in gonorrhoea and syphilis sexually transmitted infections, new figures revealed on Wednesday.
Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:42 pm
The UN expressed deep sadness as another deadly earthquake claimed the lives of at least three people near the Haitian city of Jerémie in the early hours of Tuesday, compounding an already life-threatening situation in recent days caused by flooding and landslides.
Study warns that chemical found in common artificial sweetener can damage DNA
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:40 pm
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in the sweetener itself, and the finding raises questions about how the sweetener may contribute to health problems.
World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030
Jun 07, 2023, at 09:52 pm
New York: The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all, a new report from the UN and partners revealed on Monday.
Climate change could cause disease to 76.8 percent of corals by 2100
Jun 07, 2023, at 09:48 pm
Sydney: Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming.
Arctic could be ice-free in summer by 2030: Study
Jun 07, 2023, at 03:23 pm
A new study has found that the Arctic would be 'ice-free' by as early as the 2030s.
Shrinking ponds in urban areas threaten ecosystem and increase flood risks
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:19 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Renowned herpetologist Jayaditya Purkayastha has expressed concern over the dwindling number of ponds in urban spaces and their adverse effects on the ecosystem.
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:06 am
Kohima/IBNS: Nagaland took significant steps to address the pressing issue of climate change by conducting plantation and cleanliness drives across the state on Monday to mark World Environment Day. The theme for this year's observance was "Beat Plastic Pollution."
Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres
Jun 06, 2023, at 11:31 pm
When it comes to fighting for a sustainable future, the world’s cities are “critical battlegrounds” and more important than ever to making multilateralism work for all, said the UN chief in a video message on Monday to the United Nations Habitat Assembly.
Jun 06, 2023, at 10:18 am
In a concerted effort to facilitate a smooth and COVID-free experience for Hajj pilgrims, a dedicated vaccination drive was organized in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Jun 06, 2023, at 07:52 am
Bhaderwah/Jammu: In a momentous declaration during the inauguration of the Lavender festival, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Bhaderwah as the unparalleled Lavender capital of India and a burgeoning Agri Startup hub.