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National Green Tribunal takes up plea on health hazards from airborne dust
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A school student has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting the harmful effects of airborne dust generated during street sweeping and its impact on public health. The petition states that the widespread feeding and proliferation of pigeons across Delhi-NCR result in exce
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Water crisis in PoGB: A call for urgent action to address women's strain,
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
From November to April, these women are forced to trek down to the riverbank to fetch water, often carrying heavy jerricans on their backs or using donkeys to transport the life-sustaining liquid.
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Delhi HC issues notice on PIL highlighting rising bird strike incidents at
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The plea highlighted that bird and wildlife encounters with aircraft at IGI Airport not only endanger the lives and safety of passengers but also pose a significant risk to residents in nearby areas in the event of an aircraft crash. Between 2018 and 2023, IGI Airport reported 705 bird strik
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Israel: Millions allocated to improve quality of life for Bedouin communit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Bedouin authorities in the Negev are facing "significant and long-standing environmental challenges such as missing or outdated infrastructure, environmental hazards, environmental crime and high costs of waste treatment," said the Ministry.
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Northern Israelis warned of asbestos contamination due to war
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health warn of potential exposure to possible asbestos hazards following the war in the North.
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AI can reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers: Study
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Artificial intelligence can provide important insights into how complex chemical mixes in rivers affect aquatic life, paving the path for more effective environmental protection.
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Pakistan: Haphazard dumping of solid waste causing environmental hazards i
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
For over two decades, solid waste has been dumped haphazardly near the Jhal Road Overhead Bridge in Sahiwal, causing severe environmental and health issues. Despite a PKR 1.8 billion development project, the city still lacks a permanent dumping site. Residents report air pollution, contamina
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Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.
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Israel police arrest man for trafficking military equipment
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Israel Police explained that, in recent weeks, there has been an increase in the use of military vests/flack jackets as well as military-style tactical uniforms in the framework of violent crimes and terror attacks, which makes it difficult for the security forces to identify hazards in
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National Road Safety Mission for Kids Winter Edition Launch: Empowering In
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29: India grapples with a staggering road safety crisis, recording over 1.7 lakh fatalities annually, with young individuals making up a significant portion of these tragedies. Alarmingly, 29 children lose their lives daily due to road accidents, highlighting an u
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Freudenberg strengthens commitment to India with new product launches at C
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 26: Freudenberg, a worldwide technology business based in Germany, will attend CPhI & PMEC India 2024 on November 26-28. Freudenberg, a trusted supplier of biopharmaceutical devices, systems, high-performance sealing, and filtering solutions, services to pharm
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Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh, NDRF and SDRF teams to run
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Yogi government is putting all effort into ensuring the success of Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive preparations to handle any emergency. NDRF and SDRF teams are collaborating with healthcare workers to safeguard the grand cultural event. In addition to this, a specialized team is being tr
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