Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, causes extensive damage to Teknaf and Saint Martin's Island
Cyclone Mocha, which hit Bangladesh, caused extensive damage to Teknaf and Saint Martin's Island regions in Cox's Bazar on Sunday, media reports said.
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Final crew module tests for Gaganyaan mission successfully completed: ISRO
Bengaluru: ISRO on Saturday confirmed that the final test in a series of 14 tests, conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu, has been completed to qualify for the Crew Module Propulsion System for the Gaganyaan Programme.
Traffic-related air pollution in Irvine weakens brain function: Study
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have found that exposure to traffic-related air pollution in Irvine led to memory loss and cognitive decline and triggered neurological pathways associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Bangladesh gears up to tackle Cyclone Mocha, 50,000 people evacuated to safe shelters
Dhaka: Bangladesh, a nation that has faced the brunt of several cyclones in the past, has evacuated over 50,000 people to safe shelters as Cyclone Mocha has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm over the east central Bay of Bengal.
Healthier diet may improve fitness: Study
A healthy diet is associated with greater physical fitness in middle-aged adults, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1
Study finds obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity
The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found.
Mpox public health emergency declared over
New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday declared that the multi-country outbreak of the mpox virus which began around a year ago was no longer a public health emergency of international concern.
Severe Cyclonic storm Mocha intensifies into Very Severe Cyclonic Storm: IMD
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Severe Cyclonic storm “Mocha” (pronounced as “Mokha”) over Southeast adjoining Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm over
India reports 1,580 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 1,580 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.
IIT Kharagpur develops ‘Matri Seva’ Software for Ramakrishna Mission Home of Services, Varanasi
Kharagpur/Varanasi: IIT Kharagpur has developed a database software, free of cost for Vivek Sanjivani, an initiative for Healthcare and Education of Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Luxa, Varanasi.
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm 'Mocha'; to make landfall between Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Sittwe in Myanmar
New Delhi: The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal strengthened overnight and developed into a cyclonic storm named Mocha, according to IMD.
1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report
New York: A new World Health Organization (WHO) report on obesity levels in Europe released on Wednesday, shows that roughly one in three primary school-aged children is living with obesity or are overweight, and this is only set to rise further.
India reports 1,690 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 1,690 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.
India reports 2,109 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has reported 2,109 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh records coldest and wettest 'May' days in 36 yrs
Shimla: The first nine days of the current month were the coldest and wettest since 1987 in the history of Himachal Pradesh, the Indian Meteorological Department claimed in a special weather analysis released here on Tuesday.
Meghalaya trains local farmers in hydroponic farming to boost agricultural yields
Shillong/IBNS: The Basin Development Unit in East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya in a bid to boost agricultural productivity and profitability, has teamed up with the Agriculture Department to provide training to nine local farmers.
Female Cheetah 'Daksha' from South Africa dies in MP's Kuno National Park; 3rd to die in last 3 months
New Delhi/IBNS: A female cheetah released from South Africa in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park died of mating injuries on Tuesday, a government statement said.
One pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds: new UN report
New York: Global progress in reducing the premature deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies, has flatlined for eight years due to decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health, according to a new UN World Health Organization (WHO) report, published on Tuesday.
Robotic Healing: Robot-Assisted Surgery Rising in the U.S. and India
Across the world from the United States to India, medical experts say robotic surgery is surging because of the many benefits it offers, ranging from reduced recovery time to less blood loss. Adrian Maddox, Molly Rhodes, Ryan Barich, Anna Leggat, and Ryan Williams from the US and Ayush Gupta from India report on the growing trend
Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD
New York: The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of some three billion people who rely on it for food and income.
Experts at USTM conference stress significance of intercultural communication for a global community
Ri-Bhoi/Meghalaya: Several experts highlighted the importance of intercultural communication as a means of transforming the world into a "global village" at the conference titled "Arabic Language and Literature: Learning, Teaching, and Translation" held at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).
Canada: Alberta continues battling wildfires, displaces about 30,000 people
Alberta/IBNS: A change in weather conditions in Canada's Alberta facilitated firefighters to fight wildfires which had displaced approximately 30,000 Albertans this past week, officials said.
India reports 1,839 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has reported 1,839 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Monday.
British Deputy High Commission celebrated coronation of King Charles III with a carbon neutral reception
Kolkata/IBNS: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata marked the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen in Kolkata on Saturday with a celebratory evening reception.
India logs 2,380 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India recorded 2,380 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
3 killed, 12 injured in Nepal avalanche Kathmandu/IBNS: Three people were kill
Kathmandu/IBNS: Three people were killed and 12 others wounded in another avalanche in Mugu district in northwestern Nepal, a local official said on Sunday.
IMD issues "cyclonic storm" alert to Odisha, West Bengal
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a warning stating that a "cyclonic storm" may form in the Bay of Bengal by May 9, leading to "heavy to very heavy" rainfall in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and surrounding areas.
India reports 2,961 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 2,961 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Saturday.
'Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency': WHO
Geneva/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO)Friday said Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency.
India reports 3,611 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 3,611 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.