LAHORE/HANOI: Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of Asian countries stepping up controls. Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam have also tightened screening at airports. The Nipah virus can […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI: When Mohana Talapatra returned to Delhi to care for her aging parents, she planned to stay for good, but last year, after they both died, she left for Bangalore to save her own health and life. Brought up in the Indian capital, she had been away since 1995 — first to study abroad […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI: Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that two Nipah cases had been detected since December and that all […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran A spate of powerful earthquakes across the Philippines has triggered widespread panic, sparked a flood of misinformation and prompted officials to take decisions that experts warn could undermine long-term disaster readiness. Analysts say the anxious public reaction – from mass hysteria in schools to viral conspiracy theories about “The Big One” – […]
Read MoreThe World Health Organization on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging authorities to report any detection of these medicines in their countries to the health agency. The WHO said the affected medicines are specific batches of Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceutical, Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals and […]
Read MoreSamtse—The seven local communities living in the mineral-rich areas of Phuentshopelri gewog, Samtse are crying foul over how the mining operations in the area are causing more harm than good, calling for a fair share of benefits. Currently, four mining companies operate in Nyoenpaling-Tingtingma chiwog of Phuentshopelri gewog: Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) at Satergang, State […]
Read MoreHuge reserves of oil and natural gas have been found in Pakistan’s territorial waters. It is expected to change the fate of the country which is in financial crisis. On Saturday (September 7), the country’s media The Dawn reported this information about a senior security official in Pakistan. The official said that the stockpile was […]
Read MoreThe TIME magazine recently published its prestigious list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2024. It comprises 100 extraordinary establishments “that stand out in their field and the world.” Two Indian destinations have been featured on this list, marking a momentous achievement on the global stage. Manam Chocolate in Hyderabad and Naar in Himachal Pradesh […]
Read MoreAnimals collapsed, people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages and government employees changed their work hours as blistering summer heat kept its grip on north India on Thursday. Although Thursday’s readings were marginally lower in Delhi than the previous day when one area recorded an all-time high of 52.9 degree Celsius (127.22 Fahrenheit), […]
Read MoreBy Md Abdul Halim Sarker In a concerning development, health authorities across the Asian region have reported a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases, prompting renewed calls for intensified prevention and treatment efforts. According to the latest data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), several countries in Asia have witnessed a worrying uptick in new […]
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