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Bihar: School students admitted to hospital after inhaling high-dose of pe
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"A total of 18 students were admitted to the hospital due to the problem with breathing. According to the school authorities, the incident took place due to the use of high-dose pesticides in the school. All the students are safe and healthy," the police said.
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Govt to provide quality horticulture at affordable rates from January 1: H
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government will offer quality horticulture equipment, fertilizers and pesticides at affordable rates through the Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) from January 1, 2024, said an of
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Adjuvants, pesticides disrupt honey bee's sense of smell: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Pesticide sprays have long been recognised as a threat to honey bees. In a new study, researchers uncovered the influence of such sprays on bees' sense of smell, which could disrupt their social signalling.
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Study reveals pesticides, adjuvants disrupt honey bee's sense of smell
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Pesticide sprays have long been known to be hazardous to honey bees. Researchers discovered the effect of such sprays on bees' sense of smell in a new study, which could disrupt their social signals.
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Social media helping to protect biodiversity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Nature photographers using social media to post their work are helping enhance biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia and the concept has the potential to spread globally, according to a study
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British couple on holiday in Egypt die after adjoining room fumigated for
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A devastating incident unfolded during a vacation for a British couple, John and Susan Cooper, who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, after the adjoining room was sprayed with pesticide to kill bedbugs
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In Its First-Ever Festive Campaign #MorteinKiRakshaJyoti, Mortein Welcomes
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 11: Mortein, one of the world's leading pest control brands, released its first-ever festive campaign #MorteinKiRakshaJyoti, encouraging Indian families to partake in the delightful celebration and traditions of Diwali, with Mortein's protection. During Diwali, a
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Ayurveda is a boon in era of nuclear power, toxic environment: Sarbananda
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion of the eighth Ayurveda Day, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that Ayurveda is like a boon in this era of nuclear power, pesticides, and a toxic environment.
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Ayurveda Day celebrated on grand scale across country
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion of the eighth Ayurveda Day, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that Ayurveda is like a boon in this era of nuclear power, pesticides, and a toxic environment.
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Research discovers link between air pollution, Parkinson's disease
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that those who live in places with median levels of air pollution are 56% more likely to get Parkinson's disease than those who live in areas with the lowest levels of air pollution.
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Exotic tick that can kill cattle is spreading in Ohio: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers believed that the small brown ticks, which are the size of a sesame seed in some stages and pea-sized when engorged, are persistent: surveillance indicated they returned to the farm the following summer despite pesticide application in 2021.
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Global first launch of Rashinban by Godrej Agrovet in India
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 2: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India's largest diversified agri-business, recently announced the launch of an advanced pest control product Rashinban in India. With the patent chemistry discovered and developed by Japan's Nissan Chemical Corp
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