Category : Diseases


Kidney Disease: India's Silent Health Crisis

Chronic kidney disease affects tens of millions in India, often undiagnosed. Experts reveal early warning signs, testing frequency, and 5 crucial prevention steps to protect kidney health.

Yamuna Ammonia High, Wazirabad Plant at 90%

Ammonia levels in Yamuna river remain above normal, affecting Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant operations. Delhi water supply improves but concerns over industrial pollution persist.

NBRI Names Gladiolus After Botanist Palpu Pushpangadan

The National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow has unveiled a new gladiolus variety named 'NBRI-Pushpangadan' in tribute to its former director, the late Padma Shri awardee Palpu Pushpangadan, during its annual flower show.

Madurai Free Eye Camp for Police & Drivers

Madurai traffic police and Vasan Eye Care Hospital organized a free eye screening camp for 250 police officers, public, and commercial vehicle drivers during National Road Safety Month.

Green Corridor: Uttarakhand Donor's Organs Save 5 Lives

A coordinated inter-state medical operation created a green corridor to transport organs from a brain-dead donor in Uttarakhand to five patients across Delhi, Chandigarh, and Rishikesh, showcasing India's organ donation system.

Pregnant Woman Dies After Husband in Hazaribag Accident

A two-month pregnant woman, Jyoti, died from injuries sustained in a road accident that killed her husband Arun two days earlier in Hazaribag. The couple was heading to an exam center when a speeding truck hit their bike.

Mangaluru Village Panic Over IMD's GPS Sonde

Residents near Dharmasthala were alarmed by a strange aerial object with foreign markings, later confirmed by IMD as a routine meteorological instrument used for weather data collection.

Nipah Scare: Bats at Kolkata Zoo Tested with RT-PCR

In response to Nipah virus concerns, RT-PCR tests have been conducted on bats at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo. Authorities are taking preventive measures to ensure public safety and monitor potential zoonotic threats in the region.

Ancient Greek Viper Heavier Than King Cobra

A prehistoric viper discovered in Greece, Laophis crotaloides, weighed 57 pounds, making it three times heavier than modern king cobras and the heaviest venomous snake ever identified.

Mumbai Quarries Use 20-Year-Old Environmental Clearances

Three stone quarries in Mumbai Metropolitan Region continue operations based on environmental clearances granted over two decades ago, raising concerns about outdated pollution norms in today's severe air quality crisis.

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