Biodiversity Day: Protecting humanity’s ‘life-support system’
New York: The theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on Monday, centres on moving from talk to action: build back biodiversity.
Health
India reports 405 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has reported 405 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
New Study Warns Climate Change Could Push 30% of Species to Tipping Points
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, climate change could lead to an abrupt increase in the number of species pushed over tipping points. The research suggests that up to 30% of species could be affected as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures.
Cashless treatment facilities now available to all Central Government Health Scheme beneficiaries at 6 AIIMS
New Delhi: Cashless treatment facilities will now be available to all Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries (serving and pensioners) at 6 AIIMS located at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said.
Scientists at Indian Institute of Astrophysics propose new metric to help quantify image quality of Sun captured by ground-based telescopes
Bengaluru/IBNS: The scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have proposed a novel metric called the root mean square (rms) granulation contrast to quantify the image quality of ground-based solar telescopes.
Tamil Nadu: DRI seizes 18.1 kg Ambergris worth Rs 31.67 cr at Tuticorin coast
Tuticorin/IBNS: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday busted an ambergris smuggling gang racket and seized 18.1 kg of Ambergris at Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin coast which is valued at around Rs 31.67 crore in the illicit market.
500 people evacuated due to wildfire in Spain
Madrid/IBNS/UNI: Around 500 people have been evacuated from their homes due to a wildfire that has so far burned 8,500 hectares of land in the southwestern Spanish region of Extremadura, according to sources from local authorities on Saturday.
Promoting bamboo use and carbon-neutral life key to neutralise climate change: Experts opine at NE Regional Sustainable Summit
Agartala: Northeastern states can use bamboo extensively as part of an adaptation mechanism to fight the impending threats of climate change besides adopting a carbon-neutral lifestyle and climate-resilient behaviour, opined the experts while addressing the first Northeastern Regional Sustainability dialogue at Tripura University on Saturday.
Amid quality concerns, Centre plans to test drugs in govt labs before exporting
New Delhi: The government is actively reviewing a plan to conduct drug testing at government laboratories prior to their shipment to other countries after global concerns about the quality of cough syrups exported by Indian companies, media reports said.
Chronic diseases taking ‘immense and increasing toll on lives’, warns WHO
New York: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are claiming around three quarters of all lives lost each year.
India reports 782 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 782 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Saturday.
Nagaland: NESMS holds seminar on 'Agar Wood Plantation in North-East India'
Tuli/Nagaland: Nagaland Ecological and Sanitation Management Society (NESMS) organised a one-day seminar entitled “Promoting Agar Wood Plantation in India’s North-eastern Region” on May 11 at Aitlenden ward, Tuli Town Mokokchung.
Monsoon advances over Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands: IMD
New Delhi: The Southwest monsoon on Friday made progress and advanced over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands, and South Andaman Sea, an event crucial for the arrival of the Monsoon.
Kolkata sees a rise in number of cyclists: For livelihood and not lifestyle, says study
Kolkata/IBNS: In keeping with the worldwide movement of cycling to work, SwitchON Foundation, a Kolkata-based environment conservation society, recently launched a sustainable programme in line with the initiative.
Tele-Mental Health: Doors for an unquiet mind
The concept of telemedicine is not new. But a raging Covid-19 pandemic is a game changer. Technology is boosting mental health care in the US and India as practitioners move their services online while India's finance minister in her budget speech announced that its national telemental health program is on the anvil. Maya Morris, Alexis Simmerman, Whitney Hon, Hannah Owens from the US and Roshni Veronika Mallick from India report
7.7-magnitude quake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands
Sydney: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 02:57 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro Valley sets record with massive turnout for flower plantation drive
Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro, a quaint old town in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, made a remarkable achievement by witnessing a huge turnout by the people for a flower plantation drive organized yesterday.
Canada British Columbia's heat wave conditions lower, temperature still soars
Vancouver/IBNS: Although heatwave conditions are lowering across Canada's British Columbia, the province continues to record soaring temperatures.
India reports 906 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 906 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.
Global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years, may warm beyond key 1.5C limit by 2027
Geneva: Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
New UN ‘roadmap’ shows how to drastically slash plastic pollution
Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies use existing technologies to make significant policy shifts and market adjustments, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report released on Tuesday.
India reports 1,021 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has reported 1,021 Covid -19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Wednesday.
Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns
New York: As excitement builds throughout health and information systems worldwide over the rich potential benefits of new tools generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the UN health agency on Tuesday called for action to ensure that patients are properly protected.
Sikkim's Prabha Chettri unveils Himalayan Oxy: A game-changing solution for altitude sickness
Mangan/Sikkim: Prabha Chettri, a 24-year-old resident of Mangan, in a bid to address the challenges faced by mountaineers and tourists visiting the stunning state of Sikkim, unveiled an innovative solution called Himalayan Oxy.
Cyclone Mocha leaves ‘trail of devastation’ in Myanmar
New York: Cyclone Mocha was one of the strongest cyclones to ever hit Myanmar, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) in the country reported on Monday, leaving a “trail of devastation” as it moved overland from the Bay of Bengal, particularly in the city of Sittwe, capital of Rakhine State.
WHO advises against use of artificial sweeteners
New York: New guidelines from the UN health agency released on Monday have advised against using non-sugar sweeteners (NSS).
Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine no longer available in US
Los Angeles: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Arunachal Pradesh CM witnesses inaugural drone flight and launch of medical utility vehicles at TRIHMS
Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu witnessed a significant milestone today as he observed the inaugural drone flight at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science (TRIHMS).
Myanmar; Cyclone Mocha leaves five people dead
Naypyidaw: At least five people died and several others were injured in Myanmar as a result of Cyclone Mocha, the Myanmar emergency services inform.
Kenya: 10 lions killed, conflict between human and wild animals increase
At least 10 lions died in Kenya in the past week, as per Kenya Wildlife Service.