Science & Health

Andhra floods affect 10 lakh people, damaged crops over 5 lakh acres

Andhra floods damage crops spread over 5 lakh acres, 10 lakh people affected

Heavy rains and floods that battered parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh last week affected over 10 lakh people, destroyed agriculture crops of over 5 lakh acres, and damaged 4,222 km long roads besides claiming 45 human lives.

Sep 9, 2024

Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

Dengue cases in Bihar are rising rapidly with 55 new cases being reported in the past 24 hours, said officials here on Monday.

Sep 9, 2024

Strike by over 2,500 doctors hit OPD services across Punjab

Medical services in state-run hospitals in AAP-ruled Punjab, largely in rural areas, were severely affected on Monday, following a strike by over 2,500 doctors over demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and safety measures.

Sep 9, 2024

Cong slams govt over Kutch epidemic as toll touches 14, medical teams deployed

Congress Accuses Gujarat Govt of Negligence Amid Kutch Epidemic

The outbreak, which the Congress has labeled as an epidemic, has claimed 14 lives, including six children, as of September 8.

Sep 9, 2024

New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Suspected Mpox case under investigation, patient isolated: Centre

The government on Sunday said that suspected Monkeypox (Mpox) has been identified in a young male patient in the country, who has been isolated in a designated hospital and was under investigation.

Sep 8, 2024

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar scheme

Green energy push: Gujarat to install solar rooftop systems on govt buildings

The Gujarat government has announced plans to install 48 MW of solar rooftop systems on various state government buildings during the 2024-25 fiscal year as part of its ongoing efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.

Sep 8, 2024

CDC Study Eases Fears of Airborne Mpox Transmission

The CDC reports that the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is less airborne than Covid-19, based on a study involving 113 individuals with mpox. The WHO emphasizes the need for international cooperation and swift action in response to the mpox outbreak and other emerging infectious diseases.

Sep 8, 2024

China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China grants disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China's top economic planner said on Saturday that 200 million yuan (approximately $28.2 million) has been allocated from the Central budget to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces.

Sep 8, 2024

Congo receives first batch of mpox vaccines

Congo Receives First Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Health Crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo, grappling with a severe health crisis, has received its first batch of 99,100 doses of mpox vaccines.

Sep 6, 2024

Spinal cord injuries have become more common than ever, say experts

Spinal cord injury, one of the most devastating injuries to the human body, is becoming more common than ever.

Sep 5, 2024

Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

While almost half of individuals can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, just one in four would recognise oral nicotine pouches.

Sep 5, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Study links air pollution to infertility in men

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men.

Sep 5, 2024

MP govt increases insurance limit for surrogacy up to Rs 10 lakh

Madhya Pradesh Boosts Surrogacy Insurance to Rs 10 Lakh

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the insurance limit on surrogacy policy from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Sep 4, 2024

Bengal health department acts tough against Sandip Ghosh's confidants

After suspending the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh on Tuesday, the West Bengal health department seems to have started acting tough on his close confidants, against whom there are complaints from the state's medical fraternity, especially junior doctors.

Sep 4, 2024