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IIT Indore reveals severe pollution in drain leading into Kshipra river ahead of Simhastha 2028 pilgrimageIIT Indore conducted an investigation revealing significant pollution levels in Nagdhaman Nala, which impacts Kshipra river water quality. ...- Snap out of third world-wearinessA recent CAG report found E. coli in railway station drinking water, indicating serious contamination issues. This audit revealed widesprea...
- Railway passengers take note: If you drink water from station coolers, CAG has found E coli in samples from 8 locationsA CAG report found E coli in drinking water at several railway stations. Hundreds of stations also lacked essential passenger facilities, a...
- 1,700 pounds of butter recalled over possible faecal contamination in US; here’s all you need to knowCabot Creamery's parent company, Agri-Mark Inc, has issued a recall for 1,700 pounds of butter after elevated levels of coliform bacteria w...
- Water of Ganga river unfit for bathing at several places in Bihar: Economic SurveyThe water quality of the Ganga river in Bihar is unfit for bathing due to high bacteriological contamination from untreated sewage. The Bih...
- India faces severe river pollution, especially in Ganga and Yamuna, threatening public healthNGT summoned UP authorities after CPCB found coliform levels highly elevated in the Ganga and Yamuna, raising public health concerns. Yogi ...
- 'Religion is important, but': Doctor warns after patient develops severe lung infection from Mahakumbh dipHigh faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj raises health concerns during Mahakumbh. A woman developed a severe lung infection after taking ...
- Faecal bacteria levels surpass safe limits at Maha Kumbh, says CPCB; Doctors warn of health risksWater quality in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh fails to meet bathing standards due to high faecal coliform levels, indicating sewage cont...
- Suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra rise to 5; cases up at 149In Maharashtra, the number of suspected deaths due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has risen to five, with 149 cases reported and 124 conf...
- How dirty is your phone? New study shows harmful bacteria from toilets found lurking on devicesMany bacteria that live on our phones are found in human and animal faecal matter.
- Watch out, newly-vaccinated travellers. Drug-resistant superbugs may be hiding in your gutThe study says international travel risks spreading antimicrobial resistance globally.
- Using the toilet flush creates a cloud of coronavirus-containing particles that can infect a healthy personThis study raises possibility of Covid being transmitted with the use of toilets.
- Old mascaras will do no good, expired ones may up skin infection & blood poisoning riskThis risk is amplified in people with a weak immune system.
- Don't pop antibiotics easily; they can weaken early flu defences, leave you vulnerable to virusesIt is advisable to always consult a doctor before taking antibiotics.
- Plants transmitting superbugs to humans?
- Water quality of Ganga has worsened in 3 years, says studyPrime Minister Narendra Modi had set an ambitious 2019 deadline to achieve results on nirmalta (cleanliness) of Ganga when he launched the ...
- India gears up for Rs 150 crore microbe project to uncover links to diseasesThe ambitious project has put India on the verge of understanding all diseases that afflict Indians.
- Washroom hand dryer spreads more germs than disposable paper towelsThe problem starts because some people do not wash their hands properly.
- Wonder walnuts: How this nut can improve heart heart and reduce cancerWalnuts contain dietary fibre which act as a food source for gut microbiota.
- Railways plans green toilets for clean trains, stationsStinking toilets in trains may soon become a thing of the past. Indian Railways is gearing up to replace all conventional toilets in the tr...
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