Health Minister J P Nadda meets State Health Ministers on NEET
May 17, 2016, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Union Health Minister J P Nadda met state health ministers over the issue of NEET.
Ajmer: Six infants die in hospital, govt orders probe
May 16, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Ajmer, May 16 (IBNS) In a curious case in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, six infants have died within 24 hours, all belonging to the same ward of a government hospital, sending a massive alert across the facility while attracting a probe from the government, according to reports.
Nadda lays Foundation Stone for three new Medical Colleges at Rajouri, Anantnag and Baramulla
May 16, 2016, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda laid the foundation stone for three new medical Colleges at Rajouri, Anantnag and Baramulla districts in Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday.
4.4 earthquake hits Nepal, no casualty
May 15, 2016, at 09:42 pm
Kathmandu, May 15 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Sindhupalchok district of central Nepal on Sunday, media reports said.
3.4 earthquake hits Gujarat, no casualty
May 15, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Ahmadabad, May 15 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter Scale hit Gujarat on Sunday, officials said.
Rain to hit Kerala by June 7, says IMD
May 15, 2016, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) India Meteorological Department forecast suggests that the onset of Southwest monsoon this year over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed.
Jaypee Hospital launches 'Seniors Connect Health Card'
May 15, 2016, at 08:35 pm
Noida, May 15 (IBNS): Jaypee Hospital, a Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Sector 128 Noida, launched a 'Seniors Connect Health Card' and organized a free health camp for the senior citizens.
Prototype of solar power train unveiled in Jodhpur
May 14, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Jodhpur, May 14 (IBNS) The first solar train prototype of the Indian Railways was unveiled in Jodhpur, Rajasthanon Friday and the first trial will be run in the next three to four days, according to media reports.
Barasingha count in Kaziranga increases by 19
May 14, 2016, at 07:15 pm
Guwahati, May 14 (IBNS) Swamp deer population in Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in Assam has increased in by 19 in the past one year, according to media reports.
South Indian staff nurses go on strike in Kolkata nursing home
May 14, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Demanding hike in salary structure, few South Indian staff nurses of a privately-run hospital in south Kolkata's Mukundapur area have suspended work since Saturday morning, reports said.
May 14, 2016, at 02:32 pm
California, May 14 (IBNS) NASA has selected eight technology proposals for investment that have the potential to transform future aerospace missions, introduce new capabilities, and significantly improve current approaches to building and operating aerospace systems.
U R Rao to be honoured by International Astronautical Federation
May 13, 2016, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) U R Rao, former Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space is being honoured by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the 2016 ‘IAF Hall of Fame’ Award, for his outstanding contribution to the progress of astronautics within the framework of the IAF activities.
NASA satellite data could help reduce flights sidelined by volcanic eruptions
May 13, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Washington, May 13 (IBNS) A volcano erupting and spewing ash into the sky can cover nearby areas under a thick coating of ash and can also have consequences for aviation safety. Airline traffic changes due to a recent volcanic eruption can rack up unanticipated expenses to flight cancellations, lengthy diversions and additional fuel costs from rerouting.
NASA directly observes fundamental process of nature for 1st time
May 13, 2016, at 03:05 pm
California, May 13 (IBNS) Like sending sensors up into a hurricane, NASA has flown four spacecraft through an invisible maelstrom in space, called magnetic reconnection.
Delhi Commitment on Sustainable Development Goal for health released
May 13, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): The Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Minister of State (Independent Charge), AYUSH, Shripad Naik on Thursday released the 'The Delhi Commitment on Sustainable Development Goal for Health', at the conclusion of the two-day National Consultation on Transitioning from MDGs to SDGs, organized by the WHO Country Office for India in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) at New Delhi.
Delhi drops out of 10 most polluted cities of the world list
May 12, 2016, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The new Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database (update 2016) of the World Health Organization (WHO) released Thursday shows Delhi has arrested and improved air quality since the last global database published by the WHO in 2014.
National Clean Air Action Plan is the need of the hour: Greenpeace India
May 12, 2016, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The most recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), released Thursday, has re-emphasised the immediate need to address the air pollution menace in several Indian cities such as, Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna and Raipur, along with Delhi, said Greenpeace India.
First time mother at 70, overjoyed, experts see red
May 12, 2016, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS) Punjab based Daljinder Kaur is no ordinary mother as last month the 70 something became a mother to a healthy baby following two years of IVF treatment, sending the media to a frenzy.
Scientist creates light emitting cement to save electricity, nature
May 12, 2016, at 05:51 pm
Mexico City, May 12 (IBNS) A scientist with an aim to cut down on the cost of electricity have finally come up with light emitting cement, that can emit light for 12 hours by absorbing sun rays, reports said.
Critical NASA science returns to Earth aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft
May 12, 2016, at 03:03 pm
California, May 12 (IBNS) A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 2:51 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, about 261 miles southwest of Long Beach, California, with more than 3,700 pounds of NASA cargo, science and technology demonstration samples from the International Space Station.
New toolkit developed to help zoos create healthy home for chimps
May 12, 2016, at 04:44 am
Birmingham, May 11 (IBNS): University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new online toolkit that could help zookeepers in India to keep their great apes happy, healthy and behaving as they would in the wild.
Patients and doctors need better education on leprosy
May 11, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Edgbaston, May 11 (IBNS) Better education for both patients and doctors on how to spot the early symptoms of leprosy would help to reduce cases of the disease in Brazil, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
NASA's Kepler Mission announces largest collection of planets ever discovered
May 11, 2016, at 02:58 pm
Washington, May 11 (IBNS): NASA's Kepler mission has verified 1,284 new planets – the single largest finding of planets to date.
5.3 earthquake hits Andaman Islands, no casualty
May 10, 2016, at 05:19 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman Islands on Monday, officials said.
Transit of mercury over the solar disc visible in Kolkata
May 10, 2016, at 12:21 am
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) The transit of mercury over the solar disc took place and was visible in Kolkata as speculated by the scientists, officials said.
Chief Minister of Odisha flags off 20 astronomers’ visit to ISRO Bengaluru
May 09, 2016, at 05:58 am
Bhubaneswar/ Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Sunday flagged off the exposure visit of the top twenty budding astronomers of the state to Satellite Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru in a function held at Naveen Niwas, Bhubaneswar.
Earthquake hits Meghalaya, northeastern states
May 08, 2016, at 03:49 am
Shillong, May 7 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Meghalaya and other northeastern states on Saturday, officials said.
UCI astronomers determine precise mass of a giant black hole
May 07, 2016, at 02:12 am
Irvine, May 6 (IBNS) Astronomers from the University of California, Irvine and other universities have derived a highly precise measurement of the mass of a black hole at the center of a nearby giant elliptical galaxy.
4.1 earthquake hits Uttarakhand
May 06, 2016, at 02:43 pm
Dehradun , May 6 (IBNS0): An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Rcihter Scale hit Uttarakhand on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Coal endangers India's fresh water sources: Greenpeace India
May 06, 2016, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Even as the country reels under severe drought, information secured by Greenpeace suggests that India's "coal-hungry government" is willing to overlook policy meant to protect the country’s pristine forests, wildlife and the fresh-water sources.