Science & Health

Monsoon mayhem: Rescue operation resumes in Himachal villages to trace 49 people

After Kerala, Himachal Pradesh battles landslides, flash floods

Monsoon rains have caused severe destruction in Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and flash floods. Rescue operations are underway to locate 49 missing individuals, with the death toll already at four.

Aug 2, 2024

Joe Biden expresses 'deepest condolences' over Wayanad landslides

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

The telecom infrastructure has been augmented and restored to provide continuous coverage in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, to maintain essential communication for rescue teams, government officials and the public, said the government.

Aug 2, 2024

Wayanad toll reaches 297, with 206 still missing

Wayanad Landslides: Death toll reaches 297, still 206 missing

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster on Friday reached 297, said officials, adding that 206 people continue to be missing.

Aug 2, 2024

BRCA1 Mutation A Potential Threat to Women's Fertility, Finds Study

The study found no correlation between AMH levels and estimated egg numbers in women with a BRCA mutation.

Aug 1, 2024

Wayanad landslides: Was it an invited disaster to happen?

Low income, vulnerable populations will continue to drown and capsize in landslides, floods and storms even as the perpetrators sit safe on high grounds.

Aug 1, 2024

Lung cancer is most common cancer to spread to brain: Experts

Lung Cancer spreads to brain silently, causes major concern

Lung cancer, a leading cause of mortality worldwide, has been identified as the most common cancer to spread to the brain, creating secondary cancer. This alarming revelation was made by health experts on World Lung Cancer Day, an annual event observed on August 1st to raise awareness about lung cancer.

Aug 1, 2024

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

A cloudburst claimed two lives at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state.

Aug 1, 2024

Over 36 people missing after cloudburst in Shimla district

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Shimla district, 36 missing

At least 36 people were missing after a cloudburst in Rampur in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, officials said on Thursday.

Aug 1, 2024

Few hours of heavy rains claim seven lives in Delhi-NCR, roads flooded

Seven people died and three were injured due to heavy rainfall in Delhi- NCR on Wednesday evening.

Aug 1, 2024

Rescue operation is underway following a landslide caused by continuing heavy rain in Wayanad district of Kerala

Wayanad landslide: Death toll reaches 264, still 200 missing, rescue operations in full swing

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy reached 264, said officials here on Thursday, adding that around 200 people are still missing.

Aug 1, 2024

Himachal flash flood: Bridges damaged, building collapses in Kullu

Flash flood in Himachal, bridges damaged, building collapses in Kullu

Heavy damage to public and private property was reported on Thursday owing to the downpour that triggered a flash flood downstream in the Beas River from Palchan to Patlikuhal in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district.

Aug 1, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, many missing

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow and meet worst-hit families

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster on Wednesday mounted to 159 even as the rescue teams were searching for the missing people.

Jul 31, 2024

Kerala CM seeks Army's help in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahon Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides.

Jul 31, 2024

Veena George, Kerala new health minister.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was on her way to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, met with an accident and is presently being treated at the state-run Medical College, Manjeri.

Jul 31, 2024

Immediate action on methane emissions crucial to mitigate climate crisis

Urgent Action on Methane Emissions: A Key to Climate Crisis Mitigation

A recent study highlights the urgent need for action on methane emissions, responsible for half of global warming. The Global Methane Pledge aims to reduce methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. NASA's EMIT instrument can detect large methane sources, aiding in climate change mitigation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasizes the need for immediate action on methane emissions to limit global temperature rises.

Jul 31, 2024