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Ugandans Rue Link To Bundibugyo, The Ebola Virus Type Named After A District Of Cocoa Farmers
Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to pinpoint on a map. It's home to roughly 200,000 people. Many are cocoa farmers who search for whatever cultivable land they can find in the impossibly steep landscap...
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"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
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Hazmat Suits On, Health Authorities Evacuate Suspected Hantavirus Patients From Cruise Ship
Medical teams in hazmat suits evacuated suspected hantavirus patients from cruise ship MV Hondius as WHO-led containment measures intensified. The rare Andes virus outbreak has triggered isolation, air ambulance transfers and international surveillan
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Why China's 'Heavenly Pit', World's Deepest Sinkhole, Should Be On Your 2026 Travel Bucket List
Xiaozhai Tiankeng in Chongqing, China, is the world's deepest sinkhole with its own ecosystem and rare wildlife.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
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Massive Fire Near Dubai Airport After Iranian Drone Strike, Flights Suspended
Authorities in Dubai have contained a fire that broke out near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area.
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Holi And Child Health: Doctor Shares Tips For A Healthy Celebration
With children being more sensitive to environmental irritants than adults, taking preventive measures becomes essential for a safe and healthy celebration.
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Madhya Pradesh's Cough Syrup Red Flag That Didn't Stop The Next Shock
Long before the cough syrup controversy exploded into a tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, a chilling warning had already surfaced in Indore and it was not vague, not technical, not debatable. It was chemical, measurable, and terrifying.
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Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: What's Happening In Tamil Nadu And How People Can Stay Safe
Tamil Nadu has been placed on high alert for bird flu (H5N1) after hundreds of dead crows tested positive for the virus. Authorities are intensifying surveillance, biosecurity and public safety measures to prevent spread to poultry or humans.
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N Sitharaman To Unveil 'Tariff-Proof' Roadmap For India In Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget, which is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions.
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Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive For Nipah Virus In West Bengal, Authorities Intensify Containment Measures
The development adds a critical dimension to the Nipah alert first reported earlier this week, when two suspected cases were identified.
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Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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Nirmala Sitharaman To Make History With 8th Consecutive Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth.
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ISS Crew Detected Toxic Smell from Docked Russian Cargo Spacecraft, Safety Measures Activated
On November 23, the ISS crew detected a toxic smell while opening the hatch of the Russian Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft, prompting swift containment and air-purification measures. NASA and Roscosmos deployed air scrubbers and ensured crew safety through protective equipment. Air quality monitoring confirmed safe levels on November 24, allowing s...
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New Mini-Moon 2024 PT5: A Major Step Towards Space Mining Opportunities
The newly discovered mini-moon, 2024 PT5, entered Earth's orbit on September 29, 2024, and will remain until November 25. This small asteroid, measuring around 10 metres, provides a unique opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects and explore the viability of space mining. Experts believe that asteroids contain precious metals, which ...
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Ugandans Rue Link To Bundibugyo, The Ebola Virus Type Named After A District Of Cocoa Farmers
Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to pinpoint on a map. It's home to roughly 200,000 people. Many are cocoa farmers who search for whatever cultivable land they can find in the impossibly steep landscap...
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"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
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Hazmat Suits On, Health Authorities Evacuate Suspected Hantavirus Patients From Cruise Ship
Medical teams in hazmat suits evacuated suspected hantavirus patients from cruise ship MV Hondius as WHO-led containment measures intensified. The rare Andes virus outbreak has triggered isolation, air ambulance transfers and international surveillan
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Why China's 'Heavenly Pit', World's Deepest Sinkhole, Should Be On Your 2026 Travel Bucket List
Xiaozhai Tiankeng in Chongqing, China, is the world's deepest sinkhole with its own ecosystem and rare wildlife.
-
Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
-
Massive Fire Near Dubai Airport After Iranian Drone Strike, Flights Suspended
Authorities in Dubai have contained a fire that broke out near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area.
-
Holi And Child Health: Doctor Shares Tips For A Healthy Celebration
With children being more sensitive to environmental irritants than adults, taking preventive measures becomes essential for a safe and healthy celebration.
-
Madhya Pradesh's Cough Syrup Red Flag That Didn't Stop The Next Shock
Long before the cough syrup controversy exploded into a tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, a chilling warning had already surfaced in Indore and it was not vague, not technical, not debatable. It was chemical, measurable, and terrifying.
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Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: What's Happening In Tamil Nadu And How People Can Stay Safe
Tamil Nadu has been placed on high alert for bird flu (H5N1) after hundreds of dead crows tested positive for the virus. Authorities are intensifying surveillance, biosecurity and public safety measures to prevent spread to poultry or humans.
-
N Sitharaman To Unveil 'Tariff-Proof' Roadmap For India In Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget, which is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions.
-
Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive For Nipah Virus In West Bengal, Authorities Intensify Containment Measures
The development adds a critical dimension to the Nipah alert first reported earlier this week, when two suspected cases were identified.
-
Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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Nirmala Sitharaman To Make History With 8th Consecutive Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth.
-
ISS Crew Detected Toxic Smell from Docked Russian Cargo Spacecraft, Safety Measures Activated
On November 23, the ISS crew detected a toxic smell while opening the hatch of the Russian Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft, prompting swift containment and air-purification measures. NASA and Roscosmos deployed air scrubbers and ensured crew safety through protective equipment. Air quality monitoring confirmed safe levels on November 24, allowing s...
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New Mini-Moon 2024 PT5: A Major Step Towards Space Mining Opportunities
The newly discovered mini-moon, 2024 PT5, entered Earth's orbit on September 29, 2024, and will remain until November 25. This small asteroid, measuring around 10 metres, provides a unique opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects and explore the viability of space mining. Experts believe that asteroids contain precious metals, which ...
