Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do nowOttawa is experiencing an early mosquito season due to a warm, wet spring, with larvae appearing in mid-April. Experts advise residents to ...
18 May, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic: Here are key guidelines and penalties you should knowThe Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic following a significant rise in cases. With 7,362 cases and seven deaths reported ...
03 Sep, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
"Mosquito Tornado" leaves Pune residents seeking relief; video goes viralThe current surge in mosquitoes in Pune is attributed to favorable weather conditions creating breeding grounds for these insects. Effectiv...
12 Feb, 2024, 11.23 AM IST
Rising dengue cases call for enhanced public sanitation and waste management systemsDengue cases in India have reached nearly 95,000 between January and July 31, with numbers spiking after excessive rains caused waterloggin...
27 Sep, 2023, 11.22 PM IST
Climate change makes rare diseases in US more common, how are they linked?The highest temperatures in the US were recorded in Texas and Florida and malaria was also detected in these states. Is there any relation ...
05 Sep, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
Dengue in Delhi: MCD to float tender for procurement of drones, to also be used for anti-larval activityAccording to the latest report issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the tally was at 243 till July 28. "As per our plan, we ...
31 Jul, 2023, 06.01 PM IST
How to protect yourself from monsoon-related diseasesWith a few preventive measures and cautious steps, you can protect yourself from monsoon-related diseases. By practicing personal hygiene, ...
10 Jul, 2023, 12.09 PM IST
What is the Difference between Zika Virus, Dengue, Chikungunya? Know symptomsZika virus, dengue and chikungunya are spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
18 Dec, 2022, 08.16 PM IST
Delhi: 412 cases of dengue in past week, total 937 in year so farThe statement said the DMs, SDMs, Tehsildars and other officers would visit their respective districts to carefully enforce the dengue prev...
04 Oct, 2022, 11.34 AM IST
Clean fountains to stop mosquito breeding: NGTThe National Green Tribunal has directed civic bodies to clean and properly maintain all water fountains located in different parts of the ...
13 Jun, 2017, 03.25 PM IST
Keep mosquitoes away by clearing stagnant water: ExpertsThe mosquito menace in Bengaluru is so severe that last year the Karnataka High Court had to intervene and direct the city municipal corpor...
05 Jul, 2016, 10.26 AM IST
Rains may lead to spurt in dengue cases in DelhiAedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the dengue virus to humans, breeds in clean water and the showers might lead to water accumulation.
19 Sep, 2015, 12.05 PM IST
Over 3000 notices issued by NDMC so far for mosquito breeding193 challans have also been issued by the civic body so far with dengue scare in the national capital calling into question the role of civ...
15 Sep, 2015, 08.45 PM IST
80 notices issued to Rashtrapati Bhavan for mosquito breedingNDMC has issued 80 notices this month to the Rashtrapati Bhavan after dengue mosquitoes were found breeding at various places at the sprawl...
26 Aug, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
Health desks to be opened to prevent malaria, dengue and diarrhoeaThe health desks would be opened as a part of the 10-week MDD control programme, launched from Friday at Chhatrapur.
09 Aug, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
Doctors asked to contain Japanese Encephalitis spread in Arunachal Pradesh, toll rises to 3The minister had convened a high level meeting today to assess the situation, the preventive steps initiated, and the steps required furthe...
07 Aug, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
- In Tamil Nadu, keep your homes clean or pay fine up to Rs 50,000
The Tamil Nadu government is working on a proposal to impose fines up to 50,000 on people who don't clean their water tanks or have puddles...
28 Mar, 2012, 09.31 AM IST