Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said ten people have lost their lives so far and more than 21 have received severe injuries after landslide incidents in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Chennai/IBNS: India Thursday celebrated International Moon Day-2023 by propelling its third Moon Mission Chandrayaan-3--to explore the hitherto unexplored Lunar south pole--a step closer to the moon by raising its orbit for the fourth time.
New York: UN health innovation initiative Unitaid warned on Wednesday that the failure to implement tuberculosis contact tracing and prevention could lead to close to one million deaths by 2035.
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.
Mumbai: Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, forcing the state government to declare an early closure of government offices in the city.
The Indian government on Wednesday said RT-PCR based coronavirus testing requirements for international travellers will be dropped from Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York: Popular search engine Google on Monday paid tributes to American scientist and women’s rights activist Eunice Newton Foote.
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.
Continuous rainfall in central South Korea has left 49 people dead or missing in the country, media reports said.
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.
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.
Madrid: Over 4,000 people have been evacuated on Spain's Canary Islands due to raging wildfires, Spanish media reported on Sunday.
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.
Washington/IBNS: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted 106 km south of Sand Point in Alaska on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi: Scientists successfully executed the initial orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on Saturday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
