World Heart Day: Health Minister urges people to lead a balanced life
Sep 29, 2016, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Greeting people on the occasion of World Heart Day, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged them to lead a balanced life.
Modasta.com launches Kannada version of multi-lingual health content platform
Sep 29, 2016, at 01:20 am
Bangalore, Sept 28 (IBNS): Modasta.com, a multi-lingual health content portal, on Wednesday announced the launch of a Kannada version of the website and app.
Cabinet approves ratification of the Paris Agreement
Sep 28, 2016, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval to ratify the Paris Agreement (on Climate Change) on Oct 2, the day of Gandhi Jayanti.
Scientists visualise quantum behaviour of hot electrons for first time
Sep 28, 2016, at 09:07 pm
London, Sept 28 (IBNS): Scientists have, for the first time, identified a method of visualising the quantum behaviour of electrons on a surface.
WHO releases country estimates on air pollution exposure and health impact
Sep 28, 2016, at 04:30 am
Geneva, Sept 27 (IBNS): A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits*. Information is presented via interactive maps, highlighting areas within countries that exceed WHO limits.
Abortion pills in Canada not covered by most provincial drug plans
Sep 28, 2016, at 02:50 am
Toronto, Sept 27 (IBNS): With the availability of the gold standard in medical abortion drugs later this year, most provincial drug plans will not cover the cost of the pills amounting to $300, reported Kelly Grant, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail
U.S. Consulate organises Kolkata Air Quality workshop and round-table meet
Sep 27, 2016, at 04:45 pm
Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS): U.S. Consulate organized a workshop on ‘air quality issues’ in Kolkata and the action plan was shared at a round-table meet on Saturday in Kolkata.
NASA's hubble spots possible water plumes erupting on Jupiter's Moon Europa
Sep 27, 2016, at 03:04 pm
Washington Sept 27 (IBNS): Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have imaged what may be water vapor plumes erupting off the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
Jitendra Singh to inaugurate Seminar on Bamboo Development tomorrow
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:45 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh will inaugurate a two-day seminar on Bamboo Development here on Tuesday.
UN chief lauds India's decision to ratify Paris climate agreement
Sep 26, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IBNS): Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, lauded India for the swift decision to ratify the Paris climate change agreement, COP21, media reported on Monday.
India committed to adhering to international food safety standards: JP Nadda
Sep 26, 2016, at 04:44 pm
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Attending the 20th session of FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia on Monday, India's Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that the country is committed to adhering to international food safety standards.
8 satellites launch: Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO
Sep 26, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated ISRO on successful launch of PSLV-C35/SCATSAT-1 and 7 co-passenger satellites.
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle with SCATSAT-1, 7 others launched
Sep 26, 2016, at 02:57 pm
Sriharikota, Sept 26 (IBNS): India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its thirty-seventh flight (PSLV-C35), launched the 371 kg SCATSAT-1 for ocean and weather related studies and seven co-passenger satellites into polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) on Monday.
Sep 25, 2016, at 10:14 pm
Suva, Sept 25 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale hit Fiji on Sunday, officials said.
India to host 1st BRICS Young Scientists Conclave
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, under the BRICS framework, is hosting a five day event where a group of about 50 young scientists/ researchers from BRICS countries are meeting in Bengaluru from Sept 26-30.
Army alerted as more rain forecast for Hyderabad
Sep 24, 2016, at 07:55 pm
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (IBNS): The Army has been alerted and a 60-member strong NDRF force is in Hyderabad after severe rains resulted in flooding in the city and elsewhere in Andhra and Telangana, according to media reports on Saturday.
6.3 earthquake hits Philippines' Mindanao island
Sep 24, 2016, at 01:49 pm
Davao, Sept 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck off the Philippine’s Mindanao island on Saturday, USGS confirmed.
Doctors should work in rural areas to serve nation: Manoj Sinha
Sep 24, 2016, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Friday exhorted the medical professionals to devote their time in rural areas to serve the poor and the needy.
Diabetics welcome Ontario-grown low Glycemic Index potatoes
Sep 24, 2016, at 12:21 am
Toronto, Sept 23 (IBNS): A new Ontario-grown variety of potatoes having a lower glycemic response prevents the rapid spike in blood sugar, that normally resulted from eating carbohydrate-rich foods, reported Lois Abraham, The Canadian Press.
Infosys Foundation donates blood bank van to NIMHANS
Sep 23, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Bangalore, Sept 23 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation has donated a blood bank van to NIMHANS on Friday.
Sep 23, 2016, at 03:01 pm
Tokyo, Sept 23 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Friday, officials said.
Alzheimer's patients need our affection, says JP Nadda
Sep 21, 2016, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Addressing the nation on World Alzheimer's Day on Wednesday, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that people suffering from the disease needs affection before treatment.
Successful SCOAP3 Global Open Access initiative continues for three more years: CERN
Sep 21, 2016, at 03:14 am
Geneva, Sept 20 (IBNS): After three years of successful operation and growth, CERN on Tuesday announced the continuation of the global SCOAP3 Open Access initiative for at least three more years.
User friendly Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps with Tehsil level details released
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:08 am
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): To enable earthquake resistant construction, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Building Materials Technology Promotion Council (BMPTC) have come out with ‘easy to use’ Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps at the Country, State and District level incorporating Tehsil level features.
Under 5 child mortality rate falls significantly by 4 points during 2014
Sep 20, 2016, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Focussed, committed and targeted interventions of the Government have borne positive fruits in 2014.
Climate change means land use will need to change to keep up with global food demand, say scientists
Sep 20, 2016, at 09:43 pm
London, Sept 20 (IBNS): A team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham warns that without significant improvements in technology, global crop yields are likely to fall in the areas currently used for production of the world’s three major cereal crops, forcing production to move to new areas.
The memory of a heart attack is stored in our genes, says study
Sep 17, 2016, at 09:39 pm
London, Sept 17 (IBNS): Both heredity and environmental factors influence our risk of cardiovascular disease.
NASA's IceBridge observes effects of summer melt on Greenland Ice Sheet
Sep 17, 2016, at 04:27 am
California, Sept 16 (IBNS): NASA's IceBridge, an airborne survey of polar ice, flew over the Helheim/Kangerdlugssuaq region of Greenland on Sept. 11, 2016.
Laughter-based exercise program for older adults has health benefits, Georgia state researchers find
Sep 17, 2016, at 04:14 am
Atlanta, Sept 16 (IBNS): Incorporating laughter into a physical activity program that is focused on strength, balance and flexibility could improve older adults’ mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise, according to a study led by Georgia State University.
A tight squeeze for electrons – quantum effects observed in 'one-dimensional' wires
Sep 16, 2016, at 10:14 pm
London, Sept 16 (IBNS): Researchers have observed quantum effects in electrons by squeezing them into ne-dimensional ‘quantum wires’ and observing the interactions between them.