Activists in Coimbatore push for proper identification and fencing of Open Space Reservation lands 
Activists in Coimbatore push for proper identification and fencing of Open Space Reservation lands for public use.
Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia
Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.
GKNM Hospital in Coimbatore opens advanced emergency complex, high dependency unit
Health Minister inaugurates advanced emergency complex at GKNM Hospital, highlighting government schemes and private sector collaboration for healthcare.
Civic bodies in Ernakulam grapple with stray dog menace as canine population grows
Local bodies in Ernakulam struggling with increasing stray dog problem, facing legal hurdles in control efforts.
Tenkasi farmers seek lasting solution to man-animal conflict
Farmers in Kalkulam seek protection from wild animals, urging Forest Department to address man-animal conflict in western ghats villages.
The true death toll of hurricanes in the U.S.
Researchers investigate the excess mortality associated with tropical cyclones in the contiguous United States.
Researchers unveil complete neuronal map of fruit fly brain
Researchers map the whole brain of Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, which comprises about 140,000 neurons and over 50 million synapses.
ESA's Hera spacecraft set for asteroid 'crime scene investigation'
Europe's Hera probe is tentatively scheduled to launch Monday on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defenses.
Fluorescence-activated cell sorting platform offers new way to look at single bacteria
Imagine a country with a billion people, where every individual has different interests and different goals. You will never know their interests and goals until you ask them, but asking a billion people ...
Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210
More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland ...
Notices served on 78 hotels for poor quality of food in Rajamahendravaram
Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner serves notices to hotels for food safety violations during 'Eat Right' campaign.
Worst floods in ten years leaves 16 dead in Bosnia
At least 16 people have died in floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina and many others were reported missing as torrential rain and landslides hit the centre of the country, officials said.
Indiranagar residents accuse BBMP of neglecting responsibilities
Residents of Indiranagar accuse BBMP of neglecting responsibilities, leading to safety concerns and violations in residential areas.
Cyclonic circulation to bring rain across Tamil Nadu; wetter spells in north
Wet start to October in Tamil Nadu with light to moderate rain forecasted till October 10 by RMC Chennai.
Butterflies migrate in large numbers to Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu
Large-scale migration of Danainae butterflies from Eastern Ghats to Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu due to favorable rainfall.
Cornish housing developer slammed for 'racist' name for new home
A housing developer has been slammed for naming a new house 'The Emmett'  - a term dubbed 'racist' by some to describe tourists in Cornwall.
Victims of state scandals harmed further by compensation schemes
Researchers from King's College London say that victims of state scandals feel let down and dissatisfied with current compensation schemes which have "exacerbated the harm already suffered."
Chennai Corporation distributes 100 more fogging machines to field workers ahead of monsoon
Greater Chennai Corporation distributes fogging machines, clears drains, and inspects waste management projects to prepare for monsoon season.
Anambra targets over 1million children for measles vaccination
The 2024 Integrated Measles Campaign will be implemented in Anambra, Benue, Enugu, Cross River and Kogi states.
Flood submerges 30 Bihar districts, 45 lakh hit in two phases of deluge
More than 45 lakh people in 30 out of the total 38 districts of the state have been affected by the calamity in two phases since last month, according to the Disaster Management Department.
WHO lists first mpox in vitro diagnostic test under Emergency Use Listing
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing.
People’s convention at Cheranelloor demanding construction of underpasses
Residents demand NHAI build underpasses every 1 km on NH 66 at Cheranelloor to ease pedestrian and traffic issues.
Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom
It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.
Losing children's ward would be 'devastating'
Families say they are worried following plans to reduce the number of beds on a children's ward
RG Kar case: Junior docs withdraw cease-work protest; announce fast-unto-death if demands not fulfil
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS): The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum (WBJDF), spearheading the movement against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in August this year, on Friday announced its decision to withdraw the cease-work demonstration considering the interest of the com.....
Mangaluru: St Sebastian Church, Bendur celebrates 'Health Workers' Day'
Media Release Mangaluru, Oct 4: The Youth Commission, Health Commission, Education Commission, and Labour Commission, organised a special event to celebrate
Everything you need to know about new cancer ‘vaccine’ as experts weigh in
A world-first cancer vaccine could be in the hands of those with genetic indicators in the next five years, thanks to the pandemic
A decade of CCBHCs enhances access to mental health care across the U.S.
A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60 percent of the US population has access to such facilities and the mental health and substance use disorder treatment services they provide, according to a new study led by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health.
New approach enhances radiation treatment for lung cancer brain metastases The ...
In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation more effective and improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
CM reaffirms commitment to eradicating polio from Sindh
"We can defeat polio together. I appeal to all parents to support us in protecting their children from this crippling," says Shah.
Little-known radiator hack that can save you £75 before Christmas
This radiator hack can save you lots of money - and help you out on the run up to the festive season.
Global experts gather in Brisbane for scientific meeting dedicated to influenza
More than 1,400 experts have visited Brisbane for the world's only scientific meeting dedicated to influenza.
Jefferson Lab team explores proton therapy as a safer cancer treatment
Radiation therapy techniques have been used for more than a century to treat cancers. Physicists in the Radiation Detector and Imaging group and associated with the Biomedical Research & Innovation Center (BRIC) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have been for several years pursuing radiation therapy technology improvements in collaboration with the Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (HUPCI).
West Bengal junior doctors continue sit-in, wait for state to fulfill their demands
Agitating junior doctors in Kolkata continue sit-in after calling off cease work, threatened to launch a hunger strike
Prescribed burn planned
Wildfire season might be wrapping up around Nelson but the preparation for the wildfire season never stops.
Liverpool Women's means so much to us all. Change will be hard.
ECHO political editor Liam Thorp reflects on why Crown Street hospital holds such a special place in this city with a major shake-up now planned
Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline
The junior doctors called off their 'total cease work' at state-run medical colleges and hospitals around 8.30 pm on Friday but threatened to launch a hunger strike till death if their demands were not met by the West Bengal government within 24 hours.
Nalgonda farmers to counter hurdles in Musi clean-up
Congress plans farmers' meeting in Nalgonda district to raise their voice against hurdles in the way of polluted Musi River clean-up
Death investigated at troubled children's ward
Chloe Longster died in November 2022 after arriving at hospital with chest pain and flu-like symptoms.
Treatment plant uses aquifer to supply 6 lakh litres of potable water to Devanahalli town near Bengaluru
Devanahalli Town Municipality has tied up with Biome Environmental Trust (BET) and Boson Whitewater (BW) to implement the project.
Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities
The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.
NHS bosses demand new fish 'n' chip shop sell fruit and veg to open
NHS bosses have demanded a proposed fish and chip shop in Morfa Bychan, Wales, sell a 'good selection' of fruit and vegetables if they want to open their doors to punters. 
Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers
Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when the muddy torrent roared into his village in Nepal without warning, but when he returned, he did not recognize his once beautiful settlement.
Child dies of rabies after bat flies into bedroom and bites them in their sleep
An unnamed child has died of rabies in Ontario, Canada, marking the first confirmed rabies case in the country since 1967 as health officials confirm the parents did not seek a rabies vaccine
Multiple landslips in Darjeeling hills; toy train services affected
Incessant rains trigger landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, disrupting toy train services and prompting flood warnings.
Child dies of rabies after bat bites them while they slept
The child passed away after being bit by the rabid animal last month.
Child dies of rabies after bat flies into bedroom and bites them while sleeping
Rabies can be transmitted to humans through some animals
Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', says study
Researchers found that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula increased more than tenfold -- from less than a square kilometre to almost 12 square kilometres -- between 1986 and 2021.
Presence of Hanuman Plover confirmed in Kerala
Wetland scientists and ornithologists have finally confirmed the presence in Kerala of the recently identified shorebird species which takes its name from the monkey god Hanuman of the epic Ramayana.
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