Infection claims 30 peacocks in Rajasthan
A bacterial infection has claimed lives of at least 30 peacocks in two districts--Sikar and Jhunjhanu--of north-east Rajasthan. It is not only the national bird that has been affected by the infection, but other birds too have been infected. Four ducks have fallen prey to the disease in Jaipur.
WHO help to fight disease
The West Bengal government has sought help from the World Health Organisation to tackle the mystery disease which has claimed two more lives even as panic gripped Siliguri following rumours that the malaise was a form of plague.
Dhaka likely to get more environment-friendly buses
Dhaka is likely to get a fleet of 'new generation bus,' which will be more environment-friendly and convenient to the city dwellers. Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) is planning to help the Bangladesh government to get the buses under a special project.
Marine scientists call for fishing ban in 20% of global seas
One hundred and fifty of the world's leading marine scientists have called for the creation of specially protected marine parks covering as much as 20% of the Earth's seas, in an attempt to halt alarming decreases in stocks. The scientists released their joint call for vast no-go areas for fishing …
Shellfish aquaculture helps clean coastal waters
A researcher from the University of Rhode Island (URI) has advocated a cheap, and even profitable, way of cleaning coastal waterways - introducing a shellfish aquaculture. Michael Rice, Professor and Chairman of the URI Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science announced on 16 February that the natural feeding method …
PCB warning to hospitals on disposal of bio-medical waste
The Pollution Control Board will not allow irresponsible disposal of bio-medical waste by healthcare institutions, Ms. Sheela Rani Chunkath, Chairperson of the Board, said in Chennai today.
Kutch villagers do not want to relocate
The Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr. Keshubhai Patel, said here today that most of the people in Kutch did not want to be relocated elsewhere, despite the Government's assurance of providing all amenities.
A jug of wine, two slow-acting genes,and a healthy heart
Drinking wine in moderation could protect against heart attack - but to what degree depends on a person's genes, scientists have found. The gene in question influences how the body breaks down alcohol, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Greenpeace punctures myths about Golden Rice
Genetically engineered rice, believed to be the amazing tool that would fight Vitamin A deficiency and prevent anaemia and blindness, has come under severe attack from Greenpeace activists. "Golden Rice" has been presented by scientists and publications as a quick and easy solution to Vitamin A deficiency. However, Greenpeace, a …
Foot-and-Mouth disease may have spread
Parts of the British countryside were effectively declared out of bounds as the first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in 20 years spread to a third farm in Essex, south-east England.