Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply in PIL for safer environment
Appreciate plea for common woman
Kerala tusker attack: Demand for restoring solar fencing, digging trench has been pending for long
District administration's old assurances led to defusing tension in Kerala, with solar fence and trench restoration underway.
New housing development in Wairoa welcomes it's first tenants just before Christmas
The Kitchener St development will feature 30 larger whānau homes and 13 transportable kaumātua-sized homes.
Ebola: how a vaccine turned a terrifying virus into a preventable disease
The Ebola virus devastated west Africa in 2014, claiming over 11,000 lives in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.
Government and regulator have broken the law on sewage, watchdog says
The Government and regulators broke the law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage outside of "exceptional circumstances", the green watchdog has ruled.
Brand new £32m QMC neonatal intensive care unit welcomes first babies
The facility opened on December 12
Woman delivers baby in ambulance; concern raised over lack of facilities in hospital, poor road
Pregnant woman with complications delivers baby in ambulance en route to hospital, highlighting need for improved rural healthcare infrastructure.
Malaysians & Indonesians Are Among The Least Active Walkers In The World
It was found that Malaysians take an average of only 3,963 steps daily.
Scottish SPCA closes Tayside and Fife animal rescue centre over Christmas due to ‘lack of staff cover’
Animals have been moved from the site as a result.
Mystery drones over UK 'proof of Vladimir Putin's covert agents probing the West'
Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, the former head of the British Army's chemical weapons unit, claimed the mystery drones may be part of a Kremlin plan to 'test the waters'
Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu
While seismic activity is relatively frequent in the region, Tuesday's earthquake is considered to be one of the strongest in recent years.
Cost of drinking water rises in Enugu as govt water project fails
NAN reports that many of the water galleries built by the government in parts of the city have remained dry.
Campaign for dog vaccination against rabies begins in Enugu
Governor Peter Mbah has urged dog owners to bring out their dogs for vaccination.
CNN blasted as man they claimed was a prisoner was an Assad henchman
The inmate, whose real name is Salama Mohammad Salama, was found by CNN's chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team
Generative AI falls short in accurately identifying global health policies
Generative AI tools enhance data collection in health policy analysis but show notable inaccuracies, especially in African and Eastern Mediterranean regions.
Forest department drives away elephants damaging houses in Pandalur
Two elephants cause havoc in Pandalur forest range, damaging houses in search of food, prompting forest department intervention.
184ft Christmas tree crashes down on workers as they were preparing it
The three casualties were workers who had been preparing the tree ahead of its official opening and were trying to reach safety after officials issued a bad weather alert when it collapsed.
People who eat two cheap tins of food a week 'can stop diabetes'
The research, carried out in Spain, found that people who ate two cans of sardines in olive oil on a weekly basis delayed the onset of type 2 diabetes
Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’
Many of President-elect Donald Trump's candidates for federal health agencies have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another or with Trump's choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., setting the stage for internal friction over public health initiatives.
Darkest day nearly here
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.
Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: Dates, Viewing Tips, and Best Times
The Ursid Meteor Shower 2024 peaks on Dec 21-22, offering brilliant sky views.
Perth and Kinross Council review finds not closing floodgates was the "wrong decision"
The "damning" report will go before Perth and Kinross Council's Scrutiny and Performance Committee on Wednesday
New rules for cutting emissions at Colorado natural gas facilities will be 'tough for everybody'
Colorado air-quality regulators this week will tackle one of the more complicated rules the state has drafted, ordering about 40 natural gas companies to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions or pay into ...
NHS doctor struck off for sharing Covid vaccine conspiracy theories
A senior NHS doctor who raised concerns about the safety of Covid vaccines has been struck off the medical register for misconduct after a tribunal described his comments as 'scaremongering'.
Lake Michigan experiences warmest November in 30 years as climate change heats up the Great Lakes
Lake Michigan surface temperatures peaked at over 6 degrees above normal last month, the warmest they have been in November since 1995 when recordkeeping began at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
What verified videos tell us about Igor Kirillov's death
Footage from the scene shows a blast targeting the Russian general as he left a Moscow apartment block.
Woman in dramatic rescue from River Derwent at Darley Abbey
A group of lads and members of a running club responded to her cries ahead of emergency services attending
Man, 21, killed in 184ft Christmas tree collapse as others desperately swim to safety
A giant Christmas tree collapsed during a storm, killing one man and injuring two others - shocking footage captures the moment when the 184ft structure collapses
Mysuru addresses legacy waste through bioremediation to improve Swachh Bharat ranking
Mysuru addresses legacy waste issue through bioremediation to improve Swachh Bharat rankings, focusing on waste management for better future.
Ultrasound scan facility at Chekkanurani PHC defunct for over 6 months; doctors refer patients to private scan centres
Ultrasound scan facility at Chekkanurani PHC in Madurai district remains defunct, leading to patients being referred to private facilities.
UK's inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find
The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of ...
Ballari maternal deaths: Govt. open to any inquiry, says Minster
Karnataka Health Minister open to inquiry on maternal deaths in government hospitals, addressing concerns and taking necessary actions.
Long haul of recovery for Pushpa-2 premiere stampede survivor, says Hyderabad Police Commissioner
Health Secretary and Police Commissioner visit child injured in stampede, issue notice to theatre for lapses in security.
After many years, Velachery lake sports a cleaner look and attracts birds
Velachery lake restoration attracts birds, residents push for groundwater recharge, sewage treatment plant, and encroachment clearance.
Talking about my recreation
When Bill McDonnell talks in Nelson regarding recreation, people listen.
Sarcophagus, mummified remains returned to Egypt from UCC
University College Cork has confirmed the return of mummified human remains and other items from its heritage collection to Egypt, as part of a previously announced donation to the state.
Woman’s family blames medical negligence for her death after delivery in Kalaburagi
22-year-old woman dies after childbirth in Afzalpur Taluk Hospital due to alleged medical negligence, sparking controversy and legal action.
Newborn spends hours in the open after its mother dies in Kalaburagi District Hospital
Newborn left outside hospital after mother's death, admitted only after media intervention, sparking outrage and investigation.
Horrifying moment crocodile emerges with a mother-of-four in its jaws
Shocked locals heard her screams but could only watch as the beast thrashed her body in a haunting 'death roll' to disorientate her
Medical waste smuggled from Kerala dumped at different places near Suthamalli in Tirunelveli district
Medical waste dumping near Suthamalli shocks landowners, prompting complaints to Tirunelveli police and officials for action.
Medical waste smuggled from Kerala dumped at different places near Suthamalli
Medical waste dumping near Suthamalli shocks landowners, prompting complaints to Tirunelveli police and officials for action.
Agencies probe seizure of Starlink devices in Manipur
Starlink devices seized in Manipur, raising concerns over illegal use and presence in India.
Waitangi trust chair urges Christopher Luxon to show up Treaty grounds
The Waitangi National Trust chair hopes Christopher Luxon makes his way to the Treaty grounds for the annual commemorations.
Researchers uncover key mechanisms in blood vessel formation
The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces.
'A nightmare': Why hundreds of vital drugs are in short supply
With more than 440 drugs currently on a shortage list, Prime Time looks at what is causing the issue and how it's affecting patients.
Bronze age Britons were cannibalized after an ‘exceptionally violent' attack
The aftermath of an “exceptionally violent” attack in early Bronze Age England reveals a case of cannibalism and “the darker side of human prehistory,” according to a study published Monday in the journal Antiquity.
Scientists uncover new mechanisms in blood vessel formation
The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanical forces. In two studies, a research team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, ...
Crocodile surfaces with body of mum in its jaws after killing her in haunting 'death roll'
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. Nurhawati Zihura, 46, was pounced on by a massive 13 feet crocodile in Indonesia and was later seen by locals in the mouth of the predator
Alagappa Chettiar: far-seeing industrialist with unquenchable thirst for spread of education
Karaikudi's transformation into an educational hub by R.M. Alagappa Chettiar, recognized by prominent figures, including Jawaharlal Nehru and S. Radhakrishnan.
Zebrafish study uncovers how ketamine affects brain cells to treat depression
The decades-old anesthetic ketamine could be a game changer for treating severe depression, but there are still many questions about how the drug works, including exactly how it affects the brain's cells and circuits.
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