Science & Health

Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu

Westward moving Cyclone Fengal triggers yellow alert in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. This alert comes in response to Cyclone Fengal, which has been moving slowly westward, causing heavy rain in many parts of the state.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi dials CM Stalin, assures all possible help

Cyclone Fengal: PM calls Stalin, assures possible help to battered TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Dec 3, 2024

Delhi records AQI of 274, air quality continues to remain 'poor'

The national capital continued to suffer from toxic air, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi recorded as 'poor' on Tuesday.

Dec 3, 2024

Increased intake of plant protein to boost your heart health

Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study.

Dec 2, 2024

Bangladesh's dengue deaths near 500

Bangladesh witnessed another deadly month of dengue outbreak in November as it recorded nearly 30,000 cases and 173 deaths.

Dec 2, 2024

Long-term use of antibiotics may raise risk of Parkinson's disease: Study

Long-term exposure to antibiotics may significantly raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds a study.

Dec 2, 2024

India a net supplier of HIV medicines to world: JP Nadda

India is taking a lead in global AIDS control by being the net supplier of HIV medicines to the world, said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Sunday.

Dec 1, 2024

Kashmir in for harsher, wetter winter this season: J&K MeT department

As the night temperatures in Kashmir fell below zero, the Meteorological (MeT)Department has said the valley was in for a harsher, wetter winter this season.

Dec 1, 2024

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Delhi chokes as air quality stays in 'very poor' category for 7th day

The national capital's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Dec 1, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu.

Dec 1, 2024

Tamil Nadu issues Yellow alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15

TN gears up for Cyclone Fengal, deploys 16 disaster relief teams

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal.

Nov 30, 2024

Frigid temperatures and snow grip millions of Americans ahead of Christmas

A blast of Artic air was set to unleash bone-chilling temperatures into the weekend across much of the central and eastern United States, said various weather reports.

Nov 30, 2024

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

Nov 30, 2024

Surrogacy: NHRC questions Telangana Police over harassment of women

Taking note of media reports, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has questioned Telangana Police over the allegations of harassment of women under the garb of promoting surrogacy facilities.

Nov 29, 2024

Centre declares snakebites a notifiable disease in India

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India has declared snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease". This decision comes in the wake of data revealing that around 50,000 deaths in India occur due to an estimated 3-4 million snakebites annually, accounting for half of all snakebite deaths globally. However, these cases are grossly underreported, indicating a much larger problem.

Nov 29, 2024