Flood situation improves slightly in Assam, over 5 lakh people affected
The flood situation in Assam has slightly improved but over 5.35 lakh people in 13 districts, including 1.45 lakh children, are still affected.
IBNS•Jun 02, 2024
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no injury reported
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.
IBNS•Jun 02, 2024
China: Chang'e-6 lunar lander touches down on far side of moon to collect sample
Elevating its space status, China’s Chang’e-6 lunar lander on Sunday touched down on the far side of the moon.
IBNS•Jun 02, 2024
Pakistan records fourth polio case of the year
Pakistan on Saturday reported the fourth case of polio of the current year, reflecting the dismal state of health in the cash-strapped country.
IBNS•Jun 01, 2024
Prevailing heat wave conditions over Northwest, Central and East India may abate gradually during next 2-3 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted prevailing heatwave conditions over Northwest, Central & East India are likely to abate gradually during next 2-3 days.
IBNS•May 31, 2024
USA: Third human case of bird flu outbreak reported
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.
IBNS•May 30, 2024
Powerful solar storm headed towards Earth, likely to cause blackouts
A powerful stream of energised particles (called solar storm) released by the Sun is headed towards the Earth having the potential to radio blackouts and aurora borealis or northern lights.
IBNS•May 30, 2024
16 die of heat-related causes in 2 hours in Bihar hospital
Aurangabad/IBNS: As many as 16 people have died due to heat-related causes in just two hours in the district hospital in Bihar's Aurangabad, media reports said.
IBNS•May 30, 2024
Delhi registers record-breaking 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature
There seems to be no respite from sweltering heat this year with the national capital New Delhi recording the highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
IBNS•May 29, 2024
Pakistan reels under extreme heatwave, highest temperature touches 52 degrees in Mohenjodaro
Heatwave conditions firmly gripped Pakistan, disrupting normal life in the country, with the mercury level touching around 52 degrees Celsius in archaeologically crucial Mohenjodaro, as per Met office.
IBNS•May 28, 2024
Next pandemic is absolutely inevitable, says top British scientist
Patrick Vallance, the UK's former chief scientific advisor, has urged the incoming British government to start preparing since the next pandemic is 'absolutely inevitable'.
IBNS•May 27, 2024
If you are planning to get tattooed then think twice since new study says it may increase your risk of cancer by 21 percent
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more research on the topic.
IBNS•May 27, 2024
Cyclone Remal weakens, leaves trail of destruction in Bengal
Heavy rains and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Remal uprooted trees and destroyed thatched houses in several districts of West Bengal, mainly in coastal areas, on Monday.
IBNS•May 26, 2024
Cyclone Remal: Landfall process begins over West Bengal, Bangladesh
The landfall process of severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' started over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
IBNS•May 26, 2024
Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended
New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IBNS•May 26, 2024
Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended
New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IBNS•May 26, 2024
There is a link between cognitive decline, stroke and consumption of ultra-processed food, study shows
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact of Cyclone Remal, check the latest update on landfall time
Cyclone Remal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by May 26 midnight.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
Lancet study finds ways by which over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries can be prevented
Improving and expanding existing methods to prevent infections, such as hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, availability of safe drinking water, effective sanitation and use of paediatric vaccines, could prevent over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), estimates a new modelling analysis as part of a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
Study shows impact of air pollution on heart disease will lead to millions of preventable deaths every year unless this action is taken
The impact of air pollution on heart disease will lead to millions of preventable deaths every year unless governments introduce legislation to tackle the issue, a new global report warns.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
There is a link between cognitive decline, stroke and consumption of ultra-processed food, study shows
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
Now an Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light years away
Astronomers have made the rare and tantalising discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
IMD predicts some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27, 11 deaths recorded
The India Meteorological Department has predicted some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
WMO predicts North Atlantic may witness up to seven major hurricanes in 2024
The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this would mark the ninth consecutive year of anomalies.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
WHO data shows COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more than a decade of gains in life expectancy, reinforcing the need for countries to agree on a global pandemic treaty to protect future generations.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
Women farmers in India and Pakistan look at agri-tech solutions to combat climate change, gender disparity
When Nirmala Mahanto first started farming on her in-laws' land in Keonjhar, India, she was taken aback by the back-breaking challenge of crop production. In this drought prone district of eastern India, water scarcity forces women like Nirmala to walk miles, lugging water to irrigate their lands. Agricultural cultivation in Keonjhar is mainly rainfed and as the water tables run low, any changes in rainfall have a bearing on food production.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
Heavy rainfall lashes Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur
With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur.
IBNS•May 23, 2024
Managing Childhood Injuries: Addressing Falls as the Most Common and Deadly Threat
Childhood injury is one of the leading causes of death globally. Out of all childhood injuries, falls are the most common causes of injury. Though most injuries sustained from falls may be minor, falls from height causing multiple severe injuries may be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with long-term sequelae of severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
IBNS•May 23, 2024
Study shows nanoplastics found in human testicles, may be linked to declining men's sperm count
A new study revealed microplastics and nanoplastics have found their way into human testicles with scientists believing it might be the leading cause of declining sperm count in men.
IBNS•May 22, 2024
WHO report suggest record spike in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday.
IBNS•May 21, 2024
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