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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

Hina Khan shares a glimpse into her life during chemotherapy

Actress Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage Three breast cancer, has offered a glimpse into her daily life from the hospital.

Jul 31, 2024

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Adding the Nimotuzumab drug to the standard treatment regimen significantly improves the 10-year overall survival rate for patients with head and neck cancer, a study by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai showed on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Alarming rise in landslides, urgent need for mapping prone areas: Rahul on Wayanad tragedy

Alarming rise in landslides, time to focus on mapping prone areas: Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called for a swift rescue operation and also demanded enhanced compensation for the victims while participating in the discussion on the tragic landslides in Wayanad on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Syracuse University, Oxford University, and Stanford University

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Over the past 500-plus million years, the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and life have created favourable conditions for early organisms.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad landslides: 10 bodies found floating in Chaliyar River

Wayanad Landslides: Bodies found floating in Chaliyar River

Locals living in and around the Chaliyar River in Kerala's Malappuram district, around 100 km from Wayanad, were shocked to find around 10 bodies floating in the river on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

A suspected bubonic plague case has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Govi-Altai, according to local media on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Study links fatty acids in umbilical cord blood to autism

Umbilical Cord Blood Fatty Acids Linked to Autism Risk, Says Study

Japanese scientists from the University of Fukui have discovered a potential link between fatty acid metabolites in umbilical cord blood and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in children.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, hundreds injured

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals.

Jul 30, 2024

Unprecedented heatwave in Kashmir, primary classes suspended till July 30

Unprecedented heatwave grips Kashmir, schools suspend primary classes till tomorrow

Unprecedented sweltering heat has adversely affected normal life in Kashmir valley. Authorities, on Monday, closed schools up to primary classes to protect children from heat stroke and dehydration.

Jul 29, 2024

Doctors report significant surge in Hepatitis A cases in Delhi

Alarming Surge in Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases over the past two months. The disease has seen a dramatic increase in cases, with numbers rising from an average of three per month from January to May, to 22 cases in June and 20 cases already recorded in July.

Jul 28, 2024

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Science & Health

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

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

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

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

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

Hina Khan shares a glimpse into her life during chemotherapy

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Alarming rise in landslides, time to focus on mapping prone areas: Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Wayanad Landslides: Bodies found floating in Chaliyar River

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

Umbilical Cord Blood Fatty Acids Linked to Autism Risk, Says Study

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, hundreds injured

Unprecedented heatwave grips Kashmir, schools suspend primary classes till tomorrow

Alarming Surge in Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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