Scientists use AI to develop better, simpler COVID-19 tests
New Delhi: Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to simplify a test that works for both hepatitis C and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The simplified test happens in one small test tube in just a few minutes. With further refinement, it could arrive at doctor’s offices soon and, one day, become available […]
Long COVID linked with self-perceived cognitive deficits: Study
New Delhi: Symptomatic long COVID may be associated with self-perceived cognitive difficulties such as memory problems, according to a study. Long COVID is described as experiencing persistent symptoms of the disease more than four weeks after initial infection. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the US noted that over one in […]
Most of the Smart City works to be completed by 15th of May: CS
Takes stock of Sgr Smart City works
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Saturday impressed upon the officers of the Srinagar Smart City Ltd (SSCL) including District and Divisional Administration to enhance necessary resources on all the sites where work is going on so that all identified works are completed by mid of this month. The meeting was attended by Principal […]
Mental healthcare call centre in Srinagar receives over 10,000 calls: Officials
Says 70 per cent of them from women
Srinagar: About 70 per cent of the 10,000-odd calls made to a mental healthcare call centre here were by women, with a study suggesting the digital facility has made it easy for women to talk about their issues from home without being stigmatised. The call centre under the central government’s Tele MANAS initiative was established […]
New finding may improve type-2 diabetes treatment in India: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Scientists have found genetic similarities and differences between various forms of type 2 diabetes in India and Europe, an advance that they say can be used to improve the treatment of the disease in the country. Researchers in Sweden have previously shown that diabetes can be divided into five subgroups, and that there […]
Dengue virus evolved ‘dramatically’ in India in last few decades: Study
New Delhi: The dengue virus evolved “dramatically” over the last few decades in India, according to a study led by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which stresses the need for developing a vaccine against the strains found in the country. Dengue cases have steadily increased in the last 50 years, predominantly in […]
Indian job market to see 22 pc churn in five years
AI, machine learning among top roles: WEF
New Delhi: The Indian job market is estimated to witness 22 per cent churn over the next five years, with top emerging roles coming from AI, machine learning and data segments, a new study showed on Monday. Globally, the job market churn is estimated at 23 per cent, with 69 million new jobs expected to […]
JK rail project: Country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge in Reasi completed
Jammu: The work on the country’s first cable-stayed railway bridge at Anji Khad in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir has been completed, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The completion of the bridge drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is keenly monitoring the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), which will provide rail connectivity between […]
Climate change increasing risk of new emerging viruses, infectious diseases in India: Experts
New Delhi: Changing climatic conditions, particularly temperature and moisture variations following events such as extreme rainfall in some places and drought in others, will lead to a surge in the spread of vector-borne and infectious diseases across India, say scientists. As concerns mount over the recent increase in respiratory viral infections, including H2N3, adenoviruses and […]
Army to ‘test bed’ niche technologies, operationalise command cyber operations
New Delhi: The Army on Thursday said it has decided to operationalise command cyber operations and support wings as part of an overall approach to absorb niche technologies and modernise its online networks. The decision to have dedicated cyber operations wings was taken at the Army Commanders Conference that took place from April 17 to […]