PM Modi to visit flood-hit Punjab on September 9, review relief measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on September 9 to assess the impact of the floods and review ongoing relief measures, media reports said on Sunday.
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PM Modi to visit flood-affected north Indian states soon: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit several north Indian states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, in the wake of deadly flash floods and landslides, media reports said.
Breathing polluted air causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year: UN
As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world.
Kolkata's CMRI participates in multicentric trial of Supernova stent retriever, aims to reduce stroke therapy cost
CK Birla Hospital – CMRI, recently participated in India's first multicentric trial of Supernova stent retriever, a measure that is expected to reduce the cost of stroke therapy by more than 50 percent.
We welcome government’s progressive GST reforms: CMRI Kolkata
Kolkata's leading private medical hospital, CMRI, on Thursday welcomed the Indian government's announcement to exempt health insurance premiums from GST, eliminating the earlier 18% levy.
Heavy rains throw life out of gear in Delhi leaving low-lying areas inundated; schools shut, NDRF deployed
Consistent water flowing from the Yamuna River as a result of heavy rains left the streets of Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) flooded on Wednesday, disrupting the lives of those living in inundated areas.
Afghanistan earthquake tragedy: Rescuers arrive on foot, survivors need everything
A massive assistance mission for earthquake survivors continued in Afghanistan on Wednesday as aid teams tackled blocked roads and downed communications lines in a bid to reach the most remote communities still in need of help.
Hundreds feared dead in Sudan landslide
Humanitarians “will spare no effort” to ensure that aid reaches people affected by a deadly landslide in a remote mountain village in war-torn Sudan, a senior UN official in the country said on Tuesday.
Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrates 4th year anniversary in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: The Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrated its fourth year anniversary in Kolkata's Bhowanipur on Tuesday.
WHO data shows more than a billion people living with mental health conditions
More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls.
Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic jam in Gurugram, WFH for offices
Heavy rains hit Gurugram on Monday causing huge traffic jams, and severe waterlogging on the road with vehicles breaking down at several places, throwing life out of gear.
Over 800 die after 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks remote Afghanistan province, UN chief pledges support
After a magnitude six earthquake struck remote areas of eastern Afghanistan overnight reportedly killing at least 800 people and wiping out villages, UN chief António Guterres on Monday pledged to “spare no effort” in helping those affected.
Afghanistan: More than 600 die in Kunar earthquake, Modi extends support
Over 600 people died, and more than 1,000 others were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Kunar province in Afghanistan, a region that was hit by a flash flood last week.
Hundreds feared dead after magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Afghanistan
Hundreds were feared dead or injured after an earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan's Kunar province on Sunday, a region swept by a flash flood last week.
“I am a climate crusader”: Somini Sen Dua on plastic pollution, Miyawaki forests, and sustainable Living in Kolkata
Somini Sen Dua, Founder Director of the Mrittika Earthy Talks (MET) Foundation and a former lifestyle publicist, describes herself as a “climate crusader.” From building Miyawaki forests in Kolkata to upcycling fabric waste into eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, she explains to IBNS correspondent Surpiyo Hazra how her foundation is tackling climate change activism and reshaping urban lifestyles.
ISRO, Japan's JAXA to collaborate for Chandrayaan-5 mission, announces Modi in Tokyo, details inside
Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Tokyo, on Friday announced that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are collaborating for the lunar mission Chandrayaan-5.
Air Force intensifies flood relief operations across northern Punjab, Jammu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has escalated its flood relief and rescue operations in northern India, focusing primarily on the severely affected Jammu and Punjab regions.
One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation: UN report
Despite progress over the past decade, billions worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to disease and social exclusion, according to a UN report released on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide on Vaishno Devi Yatra track leaves 31 dead, yatra halted
At least 31 people died and 23 others were injured after a massive landslide hit Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra track close to the Ardhkumari in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide on Vaishno Devi Yatra track leaves 31 dead, yatra halted
At least 31 people died and 23 others were injured after a massive landslide hit Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra track close to the Ardhkumari in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday.
10 killed, including 6 on Vaishno Devi shrine yatra, due to heavy rains, landslides in J&K's Doda
At least 10 people were killed, including 6 on the Vaishno Devi shrine Yatra, due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, media reports said.
10 killed, including 6 on Vaishno Devi shrine yatra, due to heavy rains, landslides in J&K's Doda
At least 10 people were killed, including 6 on the Vaishno Devi shrine Yatra, due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, media reports said.
Global Eye Health leaders honour Professor Brien Holden's legacy
On the 10th anniversary of his passing, friends, family, and colleagues from across the world came together at an IVI-hosted online commemoration on August 23 to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor Brien Holden, whose pioneering work transformed global eye health and optometry.
Rotary Club of Belur strengthens Kolkata healthcare with donation to Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan
The Rotary Club of Belur on Monday inaugurated advanced State-of-the-Art Endoscopic Surgical Equipment (Laparoscopy & Colposcopy) at the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan (RKM-SP), Kolkata.
India sees space as the future of tomorrow's economy, security, energy & humanity: Rajnath Singh
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the country sees space as the future of tomorrow's economy.
California resident tests positive for plague. Know more about the disease that is also called 'Black Death'
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague, a disease that has caused widespread pandemic and high mortality, local authorities said.
Pakistan: Poor internet, mobile connectivity hit people in flash flood-affected areas
People in several areas in Pakistan, which were hit by flash flood, complained that they were facing poor internet and mobile coverage.
Uttarakhand: One feared dead after cloudburst hits Chamoli
At least one person is feared to have died after a cloudburst hit the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on Friday.
Experts meet in New York: Momentum builds towards marine biodiversity treaty
Delegates from around the world met at UN Headquarters in New York this week to advance the long-awaited high seas biodiversity treaty, with discussions ranging from rules of procedure, to the creation of a clearing-house mechanism and the location of the treaty’s secretariat.
US: 23 newly hatched sea turtles killed by dog on a Florida beach
A stray dog killed 23 newly hatched turtles on a North Florida beach, officials said.