Migratory birds start arriving in Kashmir wetlands
Srinagar: As winter sets in, the wetland reserves of Kashmir valley have become a vibrant refuge for hundreds of migratory birds from Europe and Western countries. This annual migration, deeply rooted in centuries-old patterns, marks a significant event in the ecological calendar, showcasing the enduring appeal of Kashmir as a winter haven. Last year witnessed […]
Yearly heat-related deaths to see fivefold rise by mid-century: Lancet Study
Claims climate inaction threatening public health
New Delhi: The yearly heat-related deaths are likely to increase nearly fivefold the current numbers by mid-century if current temperature trends continue and there is no substantial progress on adaptation, according to a report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Against this backdrop of climate inaction, the Lancet Countdown on Health and […]
Quitting smoking can lower diabetes risk by 30-40 per cent: WHO
New Delhi: Quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 30-40 per cent, according to a new brief jointly developed by the WHO, the International Diabetes Federation and the University of Newcastle. Evidence suggests that smoking influences the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which can cause type-2 diabetes, the WHO […]
Record Indian students went to US for higher studies in 2022-23
New Delhi: The number of Indians who travelled to the United States for higher education increased by 35 per cent and resulted in an all-time high of 2,68,923 students in academic year 2022-23, according to a report. Indian students constitute more than 25 per cent of the over one million foreign students studying in the […]
Urban land pattern may hold key to reduce exposure to weather extremes: Study
New Delhi: How a city is laid out, called urban land pattern, may help in reducing population exposure to future weather extremes, scientists in the US have found. The design of urban landscape how buildings are spread out, clustered or dispersed and how it fits into the surrounding environment, seems to matter more than simply […]
Amarnath Yatra road row- Narrow, vulnerable tracks widened to make pilgrim movement more convenient: BRO
Srinagar: The Border Roads Organisation on Friday said it widened the “narrow and vulnerable” tracks leading up to the Amarnath shrine to make the movement of yatris travelling on foot/palkis/ponies more comfortable and convenient. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recently released a video that showed the first set of vehicles reaching Amarnath after the road […]
Allergic conditions linked with risk of Long-COVID after infection: Study
New Delhi: Pre-existing allergic conditions such as asthma or rhinitis may be associated with a higher risk of experiencing long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, or Long-COVID, according to a study. A team, including researchers from the University of Magdeburg in Germany analysed published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who […]
Record 7.5 million people globally diagnosed with TB in 2022: WHO
New Delhi: A total of 7.5 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2022, the highest recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995, according to a report featuring data from 192 countries and areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 Global tuberculosis (TB) report also shows that globally, an estimated 10.6 million people […]
Oral contraceptives may be impairing fear-regulation in women: Study
New Delhi: Synthetic hormones in oral contraceptive pills may be impairing fear-regulating processes in women’s brains, scientists have found in a study. The researchers from Canada-based universities investigated the short- and long-term effects of using combined oral contraceptives (COCs), which contain synthetic hormones, on fear-related brain regions and the neural circuitry which processes fear. Oral […]
Relief to consumers: Govt formally launches ‘Bharat Atta’ at subsidised rate
New Delhi: Ahead of Diwali festival, the Centre on Monday formally launched the sale of wheat flour at a subsidised rate of Rs 27.50 per kg under the brand name ‘Bharat Atta’ across the country to provide relief to consumers from high prices. ‘Bharat Atta’ will be sold through cooperatives NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar […]
