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Himachal cloudburst washes away 20 vehicles near Sangla

Himachal cloudburst washes away 20 vehicles near Sangla

Shimla/UNI: Nature's fury from heavy monsoon rain continues in Himachal Pradesh, as there are reports of the washing away of around 20 vehicles in Kamru village of Kinnaur district, five km from Sangla, on Thursday morning.

IBNSJul 20, 2023
Mumbai schools to remain shut on Thursday amid heavy rainfall

Mumbai schools to remain shut on Thursday amid heavy rainfall

Mumbai: Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, forcing the state government to declare an early closure of government offices in the city.

IBNSJul 20, 2023
India fights COVID-19: Centre removes testing requirements for international travellers

India fights COVID-19: Centre removes testing requirements for international travellers

The Indian government on Wednesday said RT-PCR based coronavirus testing requirements for international travellers will be dropped from Thursday.

IBNSJul 19, 2023
Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO

Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO

New York: The dangers associated with the heatwave that’s engulfing the northern hemisphere aren’t over yet, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.

IBNSJul 19, 2023
Assam based org, 'Pedal for a Change' calls for sustainable urban transport action in Guwahati

Assam based org, 'Pedal for a Change' calls for sustainable urban transport action in Guwahati

Assam-based organization Pedal for a Change has called for urgent action to promote sustainable urban transport in Guwahati, citing the detrimental effects of pollution and traffic congestion on the city's livelihood and health of its citizens.

IBNSJul 19, 2023
Global immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound

Global immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound

New York: New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, reveal signs of immunisation services rebounding in some countries, but coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels, particularly in low-income countries, putting children at grave risk of disease outbreaks.

IBNSJul 18, 2023
Nagaland: Government reinforces total ban on single-use plastic

Nagaland: Government reinforces total ban on single-use plastic

The Nagaland government has reinforced the total ban on the use of single-use plastic, a move that has been taken by keeping the environment concerns in mind.

IBNSJul 18, 2023
‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza

‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza

Polish authorities are investigating all potential sources of infection after some 29 cats were found to be infected with the influenza A virus, similar to those found in birds, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Sunday.

IBNSJul 18, 2023
Unyielding Valour: Stories of heroism emerge as floodwaters recede in Punjab

Unyielding Valour: Stories of heroism emerge as floodwaters recede in Punjab

In the aftermath of receding floodwaters in Majha, tales of unwavering determination and courage have emerged, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the villagers. Among these stories, one stands out—the account of a revenue official who risked his own life to rescue both BSF jawans and civilians from the treacherous currents of Ujh.

IBNSJul 18, 2023
Itanagar Zoo welcomes two Royal Bengal tigers, 3 Gharials from Odisha's Nandankanan

Itanagar Zoo welcomes two Royal Bengal tigers, 3 Gharials from Odisha's Nandankanan

Itanagar/UNI: The Itanagar Biological Park, popularly known as Itanagar Zoo, on Monday ‘welcomed’ a pair of adult Royal Bengal Tigers and three freshwater Gharials from Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha.

IBNSJul 18, 2023
Sarbananda Sonowal makes major announcements for capacity building of National Institute of Homoeopathy at Kolkata

Sarbananda Sonowal makes major announcements for capacity building of National Institute of Homoeopathy at Kolkata

Kolkata: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal made major announcements to build capacity at the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Kolkata during an event on Monday.

IBNSJul 17, 2023
Greenhouse effect: Google doodles to mark Eunice Newton Foote's 204th birthday

Greenhouse effect: Google doodles to mark Eunice Newton Foote's 204th birthday

New York: Popular search engine Google on Monday paid tributes to  American scientist and women’s rights activist Eunice Newton Foote.

IBNSJul 17, 2023
Bangladesh: Dengue hospitalisation crosses 20,000

Bangladesh: Dengue hospitalisation crosses 20,000

Bangladesh has witnessed the admission of  1,424 dengue patients in recent times, taking the total number of admissions in the country since the start of the year to over 20,000.

IBNSJul 17, 2023
South Korea: 49 dead or missing as heavy downpour continues

South Korea: 49 dead or missing as heavy downpour continues

Continuous rainfall in central South Korea has left 49 people dead or missing in the country, media reports said.

IBNSJul 17, 2023
IT employees suffer from kidney stones due to work conditions, warns expert

IT employees suffer from kidney stones due to work conditions, warns expert

Hyderabad: A lot of the IT employees spend time in air conditioned offices and lack proper hydration, due to which they suffer from kidney stones and even have signs prostate cancer",  a health expert has warned.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
IT employees suffer from kidney stones due to work conditions, warns expert

IT employees suffer from kidney stones due to work conditions, warns expert

Hyderabad: A lot of the IT employees spend time in air conditioned offices and lack proper hydration, due to which they suffer from kidney stones and even have signs prostate cancer",  a health expert has warned.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Spain: 4,000 evacuated from Canary Islands due to wildfires

Spain: 4,000 evacuated from Canary Islands due to wildfires

Madrid: Over 4,000 people have been evacuated on Spain's Canary Islands due to raging wildfires, Spanish media reported on Sunday.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Heatwave conditions to prevail in US, Europe and Japan; mercury to go above 40 degrees Celsius

Heatwave conditions to prevail in US, Europe and Japan; mercury to go above 40 degrees Celsius

New Delhi: People in several parts of the United States, Europe, and Japan have been warned against heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring 40 degrees Celsius and above, media reports said.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
7.4-magnitude quake hits US's Alaska, tsunami warning issued

7.4-magnitude quake hits US's Alaska, tsunami warning issued

Washington/IBNS: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted 106 km south of Sand Point in Alaska on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Delhi floods: Fresh rains create more panic amid slow Yamuna water retreat

Delhi floods: Fresh rains create more panic amid slow Yamuna water retreat

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rain battered Delhi once again even as the national capital is battling with a severe flood situation following record showers and the release of water from HathniKund Barrage in Haryana owing to swelled water levels in the Yamuna.  

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Manipur: Ukhrul introduces waste collection cards to combat garbage disposal issue

Manipur: Ukhrul introduces waste collection cards to combat garbage disposal issue

The town of Ukhrul in Manipur is set to implement waste collection cards for every household, aiming to foster a clean and eco-friendly environment. The unanimous decision was reached during a joint meeting led by Ukhrul's deputy commissioner, Kengoo Zuringla, at the DC conference hall.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Farmer inspires organic agriculture movement in Assam's Dhiria village

Farmer inspires organic agriculture movement in Assam's Dhiria village

Mina Bando, a 45-year-old woman farmer in Dhiria village, nestled in the foothills near the Indo-Bhutan border, has become a beacon of hope for her community. As the President of a Self-Help Group (SHG) supported by SeSTA, Mina has harnessed her newfound skills and knowledge to address pressing issues faced by her village, which is predominantly inhabited by Adivasi, Bodo, and Nepali communities.

IBNSJul 16, 2023
Chandrayaan-3's health normal: ISRO updates after successful orbit-raising manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-3's health normal: ISRO updates after successful orbit-raising manoeuvre

New Delhi: Scientists successfully executed the initial orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on Saturday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 lift-off recorded from plane window, video now goes viral

Chandrayaan-3 lift-off recorded from plane window, video now goes viral

Chennai: A historic sight of Chandrayaan-3's launch from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Friday was caught on camera by a passenger who was flying on a flight.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Bengaluru: As the world’s eyes are glued to the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-3, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, researchers at Sona College of Technology, Salem will follow the event with bated breath.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea

Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea

At least 20 people died and several others have been evacuated from their homes as flood-ravaged different regions of South Korea, media reports said.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for more climate action, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Bengaluru: As the world’s eyes are glued to the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-3, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, researchers at Sona College of Technology, Salem will follow the event with bated breath.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea

Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea

At least 20 people died and several others have been evacuated from their homes as flood-ravaged different regions of South Korea, media reports said.

IBNSJul 15, 2023
Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for more climate action, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.

IBNSJul 15, 2023

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