Unseasonal rain, hailstorm in Ahmedabad; IPL final match delayed
Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) Ahmedabad on Sunday witnessed unseasonal rain and hailstorm, affecting normal life, while also delaying the start of the much-anticipated final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
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National Wildlife 08:38 PMLet's turn off tap on plastic pollution with UN treaty
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International Wildlife 05:38 PM6.0 magnitude quake jolts parts of Pakistan (Ld)
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Use lesser groundwater in farming in Bengal to prevent arsenic exposure: Study
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) A recent study by a group of environmental scholars and researchers from two leading institutions from West Bengal and one from Australia has suggested lesser use of groundwater in farming to prevent arsenic exposure for farm products, especially in case of rice.
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Cheetah deaths raise red flags on viability of 'mock natural habitat' Kuno
By Kavya Dubey
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Project Cheetah took off about as swiftly as the cheetah, but whether it meets the same end as the big cat in the wild, is turning out to be a major looming concern.
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Bulandshahr banyan tree is older than the one in Howrah
Prayagraj, May 28 (IANS) The 350-year-old banyan tree in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah is no longer the oldest in the world.
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TN forest dept deploys 300-member team to capture rogue 'Arikomban' (Ld)
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu forest department has deployed 300 personnel and three 'kumki' elephants to capture the rogue elephant relocated from Chinnakanal in Idukki district of Kerala.
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From green hydrogen to circular economy, govt goes for sustainable growth
By Supriya Ramesh
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) As India emerges as the most populated country in the world with its power corridor Delhi leading the largest political party at a time when rapid climate changes are happening across the globe, it calls for an analysis of the BJP-led Central governments environmental initiatives.
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Human stomach cells may 'secrete insulin' to control blood sugar
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes, a significant pre-clinical study has said.
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Medium intensity earthquake jolts J&K
Srinagar, May 28 (IANS) A medium intensity earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted J&K on Sunday as no immediate report of casualty or damage to property was reported from anywhere.
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Summer parvovirus outbreak causes a scare among UP dog owners
By Amita Verma
Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) The spread of parvovirus among dogs in Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major cause of concern among pet owners. Two pet dogs have died recently in Lucknow due to the deadly virus.
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KGMU to set up data centre to profile prevalent diseases
Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) The King George's Medical University (KGMU) will soon set up a big data centre to profile prevalent diseases in Lucknow and neighbouring cities by analysing their health records.
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TN forest dept to build natural enclosure for rewilding of orphaned tiger
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu forest department is set to build a 4-hectare natural enclosure for rewilding a two-year-old orphaned tiger. The estimated cost of the natural habitat is around Rs 3.5 crore, sources in the Tamil Nadu forest department told IANS.
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Tourists stranded in Himalayas rescued by BRO in Himachal
Manali, May 27 (IANS) In a major operation amid the sub-zero temperatures in the Himalayas, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday rescued around 300 motorists, largely tourists, stranded on a major pass in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district.
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TN YouTuber held for flying drone disturbing rogue elephant 'Arikomban'
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The Cumbum Police have arrested a YouTuber for flying drone leading to the disturbance of the rogue elephant, 'Arikomban' that was relocated from Chinnakanal in the Idukki district of Kerala.
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Gene therapy effectively restores hearing in mouse
New York, May 27 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough US researchers have effectively restored hearing in mice models using gene therapy.
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1st clinical trial of measles vaccine delivery via stickers shows promise
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The measles-rubella (MR) vaccine delivered via stickers to adults and infants as young as 9 months old is safe and effective, according to results of the first clinical trial.
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Mamata's 'Green Cracker' cluster proposal raises eyebrows of environmentalists
Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's proposal to create a 'Green Cracker' cluster in the state to accommodate the workers currently employed in the mushrooming illegal fire-cracker factories has raised the eyes of the environmentalists.
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1 in 5 'healthy' adults have metabolism of a prediabetic: Study
New York, May 27 (IANS) About 20 per cent or one in five adults considered healthy by medical standards, have glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes, finds an alarming study.
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400 medicinal plants have anti-diabetic properties: Researchers
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) At least 400 medicinal plants have anti-diabetic properties that can control Type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
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Kerala Left ruling allies clash over relocation of rogue wild tusker Arikomban
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) Two allies of the ruling Left front in Kerala began a sparring session as the rogue wild tusker called Arikomban, relocated from Chinnakanal in Idukki to Periyar Tiger Reserve near Tamil Nadu border on Saturday morning, was seen terrorising residents at Cumbum town in Tamil Nadu.
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Monitor Lizard prevented from taking a free truck ride
Agra May 27 (IANS) Seeking refuge from the heat, a three-foot-long Monitor Lizard crawled into the engine of a delivery truck at a CNG filling station in Runakta, Agra.
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Australian teenager fights off monster crocodile attack
Canberra, May 27 (IANS) A teenager has fought off an attack by a large saltwater crocodile in Australia's Northern Territory (NT), local media reported on Saturday.
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TN forest department orders darting tusker 'Arikomban'
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu forest department has issued orders to dart the rogue wild elephant, 'Arikomban' which reached Cumbum town on Saturday.
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Odisha: Minor among two trampled to death by elephants in separate incidents
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) A minor girl and a labourer were killed in wild elephant attacks in two separate incidents in Odisha.
