More precise weather forecasting system for fishery sector needed, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

More precise weather forecasting system for fishery sector needed, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

The India Meteorological Department has emphasised the need to strengthen collaborative scientific efforts to develop a more precise weather forecasting system for the fisheries sector, a key export industry and vital for food security. “The rising temperatures are taking a toll on both sea fishing and inland fisheries. With rice and wheat production expected to … Read more

Brain drug cure needed for future ‘trapped in’ generations

Brain drug cure needed for future ‘trapped in’ generations

Sharon Barbour Health Correspondent, North East and Cumbria BBC Samantha Denison is at least the fourth generation of her family to have neuroferritinopathy, but her daughter has escaped it A woman who is at least the fourth generation of her family to suffer a “cruel” brain disorder, which leaves people trapped in their own bodies, … Read more

Coroner says action needed over contaminated baby feed deaths

Coroner says action needed over contaminated baby feed deaths

A senior coroner has warned that more babies could die unless “action is taken”, following the deaths of three infants who had received contaminated feed while being cared for in hospital. Three-month-old Aviva Otte died in January 2014 after being given contaminated feed at St Thomas’ Hospital, south London. In June that year, one-month-old Oscar … Read more

Bombay High Court waives cooling off period for estranged couple, says realistic approach needed

Bombay High Court waives cooling off period for estranged couple, says realistic approach needed

The court granted a decree of dissolution of the marriage of the Pune-based couple who had sought divorce on grounds of mutual consent and also for the six-month waiting period to be waived. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Change in social conditions and a rapidly evolving society require a realistic approach to be adopted, the … Read more

Urgent action needed as malaria evolves resistance to key drug

Urgent action needed as malaria evolves resistance to key drug

Getty Images A swarm of mosquitoes, the insects that spread malaria when they drink blood Millions of lives are at risk unless urgent and radical action is taken to stop drug-resistant malaria spreading in Africa, scientists warn. Malaria parasites that can shrug off the effects of the critical drug artemisinin are now well-established in East … Read more

Debate needed on how residential education system is impacting parent-children relationships: Revanth Reddy

Debate needed on how residential education system is impacting parent-children relationships: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy participating in an interactive session with 10th class toppers from government schools at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad on Monday. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has opined that the residential education system is impacting the healthy relationships between parents and children as the latter spend … Read more

London hospitals: O-type blood donors needed after cyber-attack

London hospitals: O-type blood donors needed after cyber-attack

47 minutes ago By James W Kelly & PA Media, BBC News Getty Images O-negative blood can be safely given to people of with any blood type An appeal has been launched for O blood-type donors to book appointments across the country following the ransomware attack affecting major London hospitals. NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing for … Read more

MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi president Prakash Ambedkar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Despite the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition announcing the induction of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi into the MVA fold, Mr. Ambedkar on Wednesday clarified that his party was not yet part of the MVA, while demanding that the All-India Congress Committee … Read more