Low pressure develops over Arabian Sea
Jun 10, 2019, at 10:17 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 10 (UNI) A low pressure area has formed over southeast Arabian Sea, adjoining Lakshadweep area and east-central Arabian Sea, under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over Lakshadweep area and adjoining Southeast Arabian Sea, a statement from Meteorological department, here on Monday said.
Jun 09, 2019, at 03:30 pm
New York, June 9 (IBNS): Women are engaged in all aspects of interaction with our ocean, yet their voices are often missing at the decision-making level, the head of the United Nations cultural agency said on World Oceans Day, emphasizing that “we must ensure diversity and gender inclusiveness at all levels” to set a balanced course for humanity and foster innovative solutions for the ocean.
Nestlé India conducts cleanliness drives on World Oceans Day
Jun 08, 2019, at 09:38 pm
Kolkata, Jun 8 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Oceans Day, Nestlé volunteers worldwide participated in clean-up drives on Saturday.
514,000 residents affected as hail, floods hit east China
Jun 08, 2019, at 04:51 pm
Nanchang, June 8 (Xinhua/UNI) A total of 514,000 residents have been affected by strong winds, hail and rainstorm-triggered floods in east China's Jiangxi Province, with 45,000 relocated, local authorities said Saturday.
Monsoon hits Kerala after nearly a week's delay
Jun 08, 2019, at 03:44 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IBNS): Nearly after a week's delay, the much awaited Monsoon, which causes major rainfall in India, hit the Kerala coast on Saturday, officials said.
Vattikuti Foundation sets up Joint Replacement Surgeons Council of India
Jun 07, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Chennai, June 7 (IBNS): At a time when over 15 crore Indians face knee and hip joint problems and one in four needs urgent joint replacement surgeries, Detroit-based non-profit Vattikuti Foundation, has set up a knowledge-sharing body for surgeons specializing in the area.
Jun 07, 2019, at 05:19 pm
London, June 7 (IBNS): Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world’s rivers exceed ‘safe’ levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study, led by YESI's Professor Alistair Boxall, has discovered.
More than one million sexually transmitted infections occur every day: WHO
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:52 am
New York, June 7 (IBNS): The global scale of sexually transmitted infections (STI) should be a “wake-up call” to governments, UN health experts said on Thursday, citing data showing that one in 25 people today have “at least one” curable STI, which occur at a rate of more than one million a day worldwide.
Take action on air pollution to save lives, and the planet, urges UN chief
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:33 am
New York, June 7 (IBNS): In a message to mark World Environment Day, celebrated on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the link between worsening levels of air pollution and the climate crisis.
Rhythmic control of 'brain waves’ can boost memory: Study
Jun 06, 2019, at 09:32 pm
Birmingham, June 6 (IBNS): Controlling the frequency of ‘brain waves’ could help to improve people’s recall of memories and potentially provide a key to unlock conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new article.
Nipah virus: Six patients tested negative, says Kerala health minister
Jun 06, 2019, at 02:36 pm
Kochi, Jun 6 (UNI) Six patients who were under observation suspecting Nipah Virus at the Government Medical College here were tested negative, Kerala health minister K.K. Shailaja said on Thursday.
Karnataka on high alert following outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala
Jun 06, 2019, at 12:31 pm
Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI): The Karnataka health department has sounded high alert in the state following the outbreak of the Nipah virus in the neighbouring Kerala state.
Hot morning in Delhi, min temp 28.6 deg C
Jun 06, 2019, at 10:59 am
New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI): It was hot morning in Delhi on Thursday with minimum temperature settling at 28.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal.
Workplace interventions may improve sleep habits and duration for employees: Study
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:38 pm
New York, June 5 (IBNS): Simple workplace interventions, like educating employees about the importance of sleep and providing behavioral sleep strategies, may produce beneficial results, according to a new review.
World Environment day observed at INA
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:16 pm
Kannur, Jun 5 (UNI) World Environment Day was observed at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on Wednesday by planting 1,200 saplings at various locations within the academy campus.
Nipah Virus issue: Kerala CM to chair high-level meeting tomorrow
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:46 pm
Kochi, Jun 5 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will convene a high-level meeting here on Thursday in the wake of Nipah outbreak in the State.
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): The figures released by environment think tank CSE in its State of India's Environment (SoE) report on Wednesday said that air pollution kills an average of 8.5 out of every 10,000 children in India before they turn five.
Take action on air pollution to save lives, and the planet, urges UN chief
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:24 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): In a message to mark World Environment Day, celebrated on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the link between worsening levels of air pollution and the climate crisis.
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Nipah: Another 311 people under observation, condition of student improves
Jun 04, 2019, at 11:30 pm
Kochi, Jun 4 (UNI): The health condition of the 23-year-old college student who confirmed positive to the deadly Nipah virus is improving even as another 311 people are under medical observation in Kerala on Tuesday.
Nipah Virus case : Medical team from Delhi reaches Kochi
Jun 04, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Kochi, Jun 4 (UNI) A six-member medical team including doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi reached here on Tuesday in the wake of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.
Yoga improves health in later life, study finds
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:47 pm
London, June 4 (IBNS): Older adults who practise yoga are more likely to be in better mental and physical shape, research suggests.
Japanese government plans to ban free plastic bags amid efforts to reduce waste - Reports
Jun 04, 2019, at 10:05 am
Moscow, June 3 (Sputnik/UNI) The Japanese Environment Ministry is seeking to establish a law that would ban stores from offering free plastic bags amid plans to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste, local media reported on Monday citing Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
Antidepressants and opioids double the risk of falls and fractures in older people: Study
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:50 am
Sydney, June 4 (IBNS): Taking antidepressants or opioids more than doubles the risk of a fall and hip fracture in older people, according to a paper published today in Australian Prescriber.
‘Bicycle Kingdom’ makes a comeback, as China seeks solutions to tackle air pollution crisis
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York, June 4 (IBNS): Cars have replaced bicycles as the primary means of transport in many Chinese cities but, with air pollution a major problem for the country, the bike is making a comeback, thanks to digital technology, and some 21st Century thinking.
Coffee not as bad for heart and circulatory system as previously thought: Study
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:36 am
London, June 4 (IBNS): Drinking coffee might keep us up at night, but new research has given us a reason to sleep easy knowing that the popular drink isn’t as bad for our arteries as some previous studies would suggest.
‘Catastrophic’ healthcare costs put mothers and newborns at risk
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:22 am
New York, June 4 (IBNS): Pregnant women are putting their lives and their babies at risk because of “catastrophic” and prohibitive healthcare costs before, during and after childbirth, UNICEF said on Monday.
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:16 am
New York, June 4 (IBNS): An independent UN expert said on Monday that the failure of governments across the world to ensure clear air, constitutes a “violation of the rights to life, health and well-being, as well as the right to live in a healthy environment.”
Rajasthan sizzles at 48.9 degrees Celsius; severe heat wave across north and west India
Jun 03, 2019, at 08:08 pm
Pune, June 3 (UNI): In view of the deepening of cross equatorial winds up to the parts of south Arabian sea and further to the north over Bay of Bengal along with persistent cloudiness, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into southernmost parts of Arabian sea, some more parts of Maldives-Comorin area, as well as southwest, southeast, and east coast of Bay of Bengal.
Earthquakes cause sea level to rise faster than climate change: Aussie study
Jun 03, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Sydney, June 3 (Xinhua/UNI) Major earthquakes can cause sea levels to rise at a dramatically faster rate than climate change, making them a more significant concern to some Pacific Island nations, an Australian study revealed on Monday.
Nagpur: Woman performed her own delivery at GMCH
Jun 03, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Nagpur, Jun 3 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a pregnant woman admitted to the government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) had to perform her own delivery due to the hospital administration’ s apathy on Sunday, sources said.