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June 14, 2024 9:40 AM

IMD issues orange alert for heatwave In North-West, North and East India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Northwest, North and Eastern parts of the country. The IMD said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will prevail over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar ...

June 13, 2024 3:26 PM

Study reveals how HPV-based screening can help eliminate cervical cancer

Using human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening could eliminate cervical cancer in British Columbia by 2040, based on a modelling study. The findings of the study were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Nine high...

June 13, 2024 9:56 PM

Kerala announces aid for Kuwait fire victims; MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visits Kuwait

In response to the devastating fire at a residential building in Kuwait, the Kerala government has announced a financial aid package of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured. As many as twenty-three residents of ...

June 13, 2024 12:42 PM

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, the health ministry said on Thursday, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death. The second person who died was a 38-year-old man. He was admitted to a hos...

June 13, 2024 11:18 AM

Panelists in Dubai Advocate Yoga, Traditional Medicine Synergy for Women’s Health

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), a panel discussion titled "Yoga with AYUSH: Empowering Women's Health" was organized in Dubai. The event focused on this year's IDY theme, "Yoga for Women's Empowerment," exploring how yoga, integrated wi...

June 13, 2024 12:33 AM

Researchers develop advanced method for diagnosing autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains difficult to attribute to a single cause due to its diverse symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia (UVA) researchers offers a promising strategy for understanding autism and potentiall...

June 12, 2024 12:50 PM

Northern India braces for severe heat wave, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of a severe heat wave that is expected to grip several northern states over the next four days. According to senior scientist R.K. Jenamani, the states of Himachal Pradesh,...

June 12, 2024 11:13 AM

WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India

The World Health Organization on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flucaused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in West Bengal. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospit...

June 11, 2024 12:56 PM

I&B ministry announces third edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the 3rd edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman for 2024, aimed at recognizing the positive role and responsibility of the media in promoting the spread of yoga both in India and...

June 11, 2024 11:58 AM

Yoga for Old Age: AIIA organizes awareness program ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahead of International Yoga Day, an awareness lecture titled "Yoga for Old Age" was organized at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Delhi on Monday. Celebrated annually on June 21, International Yoga Day honours the ancient Indian practic...

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