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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York, May 27 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough US researchers have effectively restored hearing in mice models using gene therapy.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) At least 400 medicinal plants have anti-diabetic properties that can control Type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
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.
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.
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.
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu forest department has issued orders to dart the rogue wild elephant, 'Arikomban' which reached Cumbum town on Saturday.
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) A minor girl and a labourer were killed in wild elephant attacks in two separate incidents in Odisha.