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Scientists find dangerous chemical pollutants in disposable face masks
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Scientists at Swansea University have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when submerged in water.
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Chamoli cloud burst: NTPC projects halted after water levels rise
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 5 (ANI): The ongoing NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) projects in the Tapovan area of Uttarakhand have been halted due to a rise in the water level of the Rishiganga river after a cloud burst in the Chamoli district.
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Philippines Foreign Minister apologises for using F-word against China
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], May 4 (ANI): After issuing an expletive-laden warning to China, Philippines Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin has apologised for telling Beijing to 'get the f**k out' of the disputed waters in the South China Sea, said presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Tuesday.
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Production capacity of Remdesivir has been increased three-fold in country
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Union Minister for state chemical and Fertiliser Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that there has been a three-fold increase in the production capacity of anti-viral drug Remdesivir which is used to treat the symptoms of coronavirus disease.
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Philippines foreign minister issues expletive-laced warning to China over
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippine], May 4 (ANI): In a further escalation of the war of words with Beijing, Philippine foreign minister Teodoro Locsin had issued an expletive-laced warning to China, asking it to get out of disputed waters, where over 200 Chinese vessels have remained moored since last month
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Study: Post-pandemic world will demand extra care
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], May 2 (ANI): A team of scientists at the University of Waterloo found that designing smaller, more homelike spaces would minimize the spread of viruses while promoting better health and quality of life for residents in the post-pandemic world.
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Raghav Chadha urges Haryana CM to increase Yamuna's water level, says it m
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Delhi Jab Board (DJB) vice-chairman Raghav Chadha on Saturday informed that water levels of Yamuna river have decreased due to which majority of areas in the national capital are facing water shortage.
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Philippine President refuses to withdraw navy from South China Sea amid te
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], May 1 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said that he will not withdraw navy and coastguard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea and insisted that the country's sovereignty over the waters is "not negotiable".
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Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness of hospitals of major ports for COV
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a review meeting for taking stock of the preparedness of port hospitals in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19.
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Beijing's aggression continues in neighbouring waters, Liaoning carrier sa
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 28 (ANI): Japan's Defense Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that a Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning after passing through waters between two Japanese islands returned to the East China Sea from the Pacific.
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How low Iodine content in water leads to Thyroid problems
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 28 (ANI/BusinessWire India): This article by Sri Ramakrishna Hospital covers information on how to care for patients facing thyroid problems. How iodine in water plays a major role in thyroid function and why people should not fear getting treatment.
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PM Modi, Suga discuss China aggression in Indo-Pacific region
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had voiced "grave concerns" over China's aggressive actions in surrounding waters in phone talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
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