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Ontario forest fire: Evacuation orders issued for people living around Centennial Lake

Toronto/IBNS: Officials ordered evacuation for people living around Ontario'sCentennial Lake to evacuate their homes in the wake of the forest fire burning in the area west of Calabogie.

World Environment Day: Slowly but steadily Indian tourist destinations are working to combat the rise of plastic pollution

As the World Environment Day (steered by the United Nations Environment Programme or UNEP), observed across the globe on June 5, enters its 50th year, we are faced with the indomitable challenge of plastic pollution.

Gujarat registers 55 pc reduction in carbon emissions in energy production

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Monday announced that the state has witnessed 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in energy production after the implementation of the Solar Power Policy, on the occasion of World Environment Day.

World must ‘work as one’ to end plastic pollution: Guterres

New York: As international negotiators committed to hammering out a draft treaty by November on ending plastic pollution, the UN chief stressed in his message for World Environment Day on Monday, the importance of curbing the “catastrophic” consequences of waste plastics.

From eco-parks to coal gasification: India's top efforts to hit net zero by 2070

New Delhi: State-owned coal miners are taking various initiatives to make coal mining a sustainable exercise in line with India’s vision to be net zero by 2070.

Cutting boards can produce microparticles when chopping veggies: Study

New York: Cutting boards are handy tools found in most homes and restaurant kitchens. But a small-scale study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an overlooked source of micrometer-sized particles.

Srinagar hosts 'successful' medical camp for local community members

Srinagar:  Gurudwara Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar recently organized a free medical camp in the city, media reports said.

1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease: Study

Dallas: 1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease.

Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids: Study

The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.

Jammu and Kashmir: People crowdfund Rs.80 lakhs in less than 24 hours to help cancer patient

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir showed its humanitarian side as people crowdfunded more than 80 lakh rupees in less than 24 hours for the treatment of a 24-year-old who is battling Leukemia.

Study finds grief can increase risk of heart problems

Losing loved ones can take a major toll not just on psychological well-being but also on physical health. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure.

Afghanistan registers fourth Polio case of 2023

Kabul: Afghanistan has reported the fourth case of Polio this year in  Bihsud district of Nangarhar province, media reports said.

Bangladesh: 2 COVID-19 deaths registered after 66 days

Dhaka: Bangladesh registered two deaths due to COVID-19 for the first time in 66 days, as per data released by the government on Friday.

Canada: Out of control historic fire continues to grow in Shelburne County

Nova Scotia/IBNS: The out of control historic fire that has been burning for nearly a week near Barrington Lake in Nova Scotia's southwestern region reportedly continued to grow overnight Thursday.

‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk

New York: The world must combat the “toxic tidal wave” of plastic pollution that threatens human rights, two UN independent experts said on Thursday.

Japan: Nearly 140,000 people ordered to evacuate due to typhoon Mawar

Tokyo: The Japanese authorities on Friday issued an order to evacuate 138,700 residents of the southern prefectures of the country, due to the danger of powerful typhoon Mawar, which is approaching the south-eastern coast of the archipelago, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.

Study says junk food may impair our deep sleep

Uppsala: In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep.

Himachal Pradesh receives unprecedented rainfall

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh received a record 325 per cent rainfall and the Mercury plummeted to an all time low over the last seven days, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said on Wednesday.

WMO makes urgent call to action over melting cryosphere

New York: Global warming’s devastating effects on the world’s sea ice, icebergs and glaciers – part of what is known as the cryosphere – need to be better understood and mitigated, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

China successfully launches crewed mission to Tiangong Space Station

Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

China successfully launches crewed mission to Tiangong Space Station

Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

China successfully launches crewed mission to Tiangong Space Station

Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

Ex-top Chinese government scientist says the possibility of COVID virus leak from lab cannot be ruled out

A former top Chinese government scientist has said the possibility of a leak of COVID-19 virus from a laboratory should not be ruled out.

Pakistan: Wild polio virus detected in environmental samples

Islamabad:Two environmental samples collected from Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have tested positive for wild poliovirus, the Pakistani Health Ministry said.

Puri: Silkworms will not be killed to prepare fabric for deities of Sri Jagannath temple

Puri: The silk cloth, which is popularly known as (Geet gobind Khandua) and used in the rituals of deities in Sri Jagannath temple, Puri will be prepared aesthetically without killing the silk worms.

42 young Robotic Surgeons to share path breaking procedures

Bengaluru: At the June 11 alumni meet of Vattikuti Foundation 42 fellows from 18 locations across India will share their experiences of conducting path breaking robotic procedures at Mumbai from Head & Neck, Gastro-enterology, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Colorectal soft tissue surgeries as well as joint replacement surgeries.

Kazakhstan officially lifts Covid restrictions

Astana: Kazakhstan has officially lifted restrictive measures as the COVID-19 pandemic has been declared over by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare said on Sunday.

Arunachal Pradesh: Kaiser-e-Hind Butterfly sighted in Mechuka

Itanagar:Kaiser-e-Hind butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in India, was sighted by an avid wildlife photographer for the first time in the jungles of Mechuka, Shi-Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh.

China: Current Covid infections feature low prevalence level, mild symptoms

Beijing: The overall Covid-19 infections in China have entered a low prevalence level since mid-May, and the vast majority of Covid patients show mild symptoms, medical experts said.

Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes

New York: The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday, forecasting between five and nine major storms that could become hurricanes.