Barbados: New UN disaster preparedness hub built on ‘frontlines of climate change’
Aug 12, 2022, at 10:27 pm
New York: A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in announcing the news on Thursday.
Maharashtra logs 1,877 new Covid-19 cases
Aug 12, 2022, at 05:18 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra reported 1,877 fresh Covid-19 cases, according to a health bulletin released Wednesday.
India records 16,561 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 12, 2022, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 16,561 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 5.44 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
Dinosaurs evolved different eye socket shapes to allow stronger bites: Study
Aug 12, 2022, at 04:44 am
Birmingham: Large dinosaur predators, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, evolved different shapes of eye sockets to better deal with high bite forces, new research has shown.
India reports 16,299 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Aug 11, 2022, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A total of 16,299 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in India, the Health Ministry said Thursday.
Delhi reports 2,146 new Covid cases, 8 deaths
Aug 11, 2022, at 04:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi on Wednesday reported eight deaths due to Covid-19, the highest in nearly 180 days and 2,146 new cases with a positivity rate of 17.83 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.
Europe: Wildfires spread through second largest area on record
Aug 10, 2022, at 10:13 pm
Brussels/IBNS: As wildfires become more than only a scarce occurrence in Europe, they have burnt the second biggest area on record while the region is only midway through its usual blaze season, as per media reports.
More breathing devices needed for premature babies born in Ukraine
Aug 10, 2022, at 09:28 pm
New York: The war in Ukraine is increasing the risks of premature births and causing babies to need more oxygen, the spokesperson for a UN-backed global health initiative told the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday in Geneva.
WHO calls for optimizing brain health to benefit people and society
Aug 10, 2022, at 09:23 pm
New York: At some point in their life, one in three people will develop some type of neurological disorder – the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, launching its first-ever position paper on optimizing brain health across the entire life span.
WHO calls for optimizing brain health to benefit people and society
Aug 10, 2022, at 05:18 pm
New York: At some point in their life, one in three people will develop some type of neurological disorder – the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, launching its first-ever position paper on optimizing brain health across the entire life span.
More breathing devices needed for premature babies born in Ukraine
Aug 10, 2022, at 05:09 pm
New York: The war in Ukraine is increasing the risks of premature births and causing babies to need more oxygen, the spokesperson for a UN-backed global health initiative told the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday in Geneva.
Heat, drought and wildfires during one of the warmest Julys on record– WMO
Aug 10, 2022, at 04:56 pm
New York: Amidst extreme heat, drought and wildfires, many parts of the world had just experienced one of three warmest Julys on record, the UN weather agency said on Tuesday.
India registers 16,047 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 10, 2022, at 03:32 pm
New Delhi: India registered 16,047 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 4.94 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
Canada: West Nile virus in 5 pools of mosquitoes, Toronto Public Health confirms
Aug 10, 2022, at 05:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Public Health (TPH) has confirmed that a number of mosquitoes in Toronto have tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV).
China launches emergency response for typhoon, floods
Aug 09, 2022, at 11:30 pm
Beijing/UNI: China activated a level-IV emergency response on Tuesday due to the seventh typhoon expected to approach the country's southern coastal areas this year.
Do not neglect to vaccinate your dogs against Canine Distemper Virus
Aug 09, 2022, at 04:07 pm
Mrs Saxena was overly protective of her pet dog Moti, when she would stop her from playing with any of the stray dogs in her vicinity when she took it out for walks.
India registers 12,751 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 09, 2022, at 03:35 pm
New Delhi: India registered 12,751 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 3.50 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.
State of emergency declared in Canada's Newfoundland towns over forest fires
Aug 09, 2022, at 02:27 am
Newfoundland/IBNS: A state of emergency was reportedly declared on Saturday night in Newfoundland towns owing to the massive out-of-control forest fires burning in central Newfoundland near the Bay d’Espoir Highway and Paradise Lake significantly growing over the weekend.
Odisha logs 652 new Covid cases, one death in last 24 hrs
Aug 09, 2022, at 01:26 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Odisha reported 652 new Covid positive cases including 132 below 18 years of age in the past 24 hours taking the total tally in the state to 13,19,527.
Giraffes, parrots, and oak trees, among many species facing extinction
Aug 08, 2022, at 08:45 pm
New York: Around one million species are facing extinction, according to a report from IPBES, an independent intergovernmental science and policy body supported by the UN.
Hong Kong: Hotels reduce Covid quarantine period to three days
Aug 08, 2022, at 06:24 pm
Hong Kong/UNI: Hong Kong is easing its Covid quarantine requirements for international arrivals by reducing the quarantine stay in hotels to three days from the earlier seven day period.
India records 16,167 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 08, 2022, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 16,167 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours with the daily positivity rate touching 6.14 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
India records 18,738 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Aug 07, 2022, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India registered 18,738 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with active cases standing at 0.31 per cent.
Technical hitch develops in maiden launch of new ISRO rocket
Aug 07, 2022, at 04:33 pm
Sriharikota(AP)/IBNS/UNI: A technical hitch has developed in analysing the lost data of India's maiden flight Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), which lifted off the first launch pad at 0918 hrs, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated.
Maharashtra logs 1,931 new Covid cases, 9 deaths
Aug 07, 2022, at 02:19 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra reported 1,931 fresh Covid-19 cases, according to a health bulletin released on Sunday.
Italy's bracing for hottest year
Aug 06, 2022, at 11:07 pm
Rome: First seven months of the present year in Italy registered the highest temperatures, signalling that this might be the hottest recorded year.
WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead
Aug 06, 2022, at 10:45 pm
New York: As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to monitor the conditions which impact cyclonic activity, according to the UN weather agency, WMO, on Friday.
Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest
Aug 06, 2022, at 10:33 pm
New York: One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
India registers 19,406 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity touches 4.96 pct
Aug 06, 2022, at 03:38 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 19,406 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours with the daily positivity rate touching 4.96 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
Healthy life expectancy in Africa grows by nearly 10 years
Aug 05, 2022, at 11:31 pm
New York: Healthy life expectancy among Africans living in mainly high and upper middle-income countries on the continent, has increased by almost 10 years, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.