Searched for
SAND FLIES
'Day turned into night': Watch giant wall of dust swallowing China's Harbin as rare sandstorm darkens skies with 13-level winds, flying debris and near-zero visibilityHarbin, China, was struck by a severe sandstorm on Sunday, with winds reaching level 13, uprooting trees and reducing visibility to under 1...- In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....
- Bunker down, pals! The modern PGA championship meets its ideal courseAronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia is set to host the PGA Championship. This Donald Ross design features challenging par-4s and long par...
- LSG pacer Prince Yadav's father shares how he chucked Delhi Police Constables' exam to live IPL dreamNajafgarh's Prince Yadav, son of an RPF ASI, defied his father's initial worries to become a Lucknow Super Giants swing sensation. Despite ...
- Viral encephalitis leaves 56 dead in Gujarat in a monthViral encephalitis has caused at least 56 deaths in Gujarat, India, primarily affecting children under 15 due to the Chandipura virus. The ...
- What is Leishmaniasis? A skin infection triggered by Sand Fly bites - Symptoms and causesSand flies, approximately one-quarter the size of mosquitoes, are commonly found in warm, humid, rural, and forested regions. These tiny in...
- Unveiling a hidden health threat: Sand flies in the US transmitting LeishmaniasisThe United States is facing a health concern similar to the bed bug invasion in Paris. Tiny sand flies, which transmit a parasite causing l...
- Scoot India GM’s pro-tip for surviving the Aussie outback: Buy local insect repellentThe lesson Johanes Ong learnt there is to be prepared for anything, be it the lack of mobile reception, or the mercurial weather.
- #WelcomeBackAbhinandan: Sudarsan Pattnaik honours IAF pilot with stunning sand artWing Commander Varthaman, who was in Pakistan's custody, will return home today.
- Health cover for only vector-borne diseasesA new health cover by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance covers major infections spread by all types of vectors. It remains operative even dur...
- NASA probe spots possible source of sand on MarsWashington, Oct 11 (IANS) NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) has spotted one possible place where sand grains are being produced on Ma...
- Get smitten by the sea: Plan an underwater treasure hunt for your partner to show some loveOne of India’s remote islands, the Andamans is famous for their turquoise waters, white sand beaches and adventure sports.
- Little bit of sand mining should be allowed, says Goa's Deputy CM Francis D'SouzaIn August last year, National Green Tribunal (NGT) had has issued a restraint order against all sand mining activity being carried out.
- Illegal sand mining: Durga Shakti Nagpal episode may push up house prices by upto 10%The acute shortage of the material that makes for about 10-15% of the cost in any housing project could delay an array of projects under co...
- Needed, more sand and sand substitutes for growing construction activitiesThe notion that sand mining is a shady activity conducted covertly with political patronage to earn huge illegal rents must change.
- IAS association demands revocation of its officer's suspensionIAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal met the officiating chief secretary and demanded revocation of her suspension order.
- Digvijay Singh slams suspension of IAS officerSlamming the suspension of a woman IAS officer, Digvijay Singh charged that the sand mafia is running governments in UP and Madhya Pradesh.
- Wheeler Island: India's lone missile test firing range face sand erosionWheeler Island, located some 10 Km off Chandipur in Odisha, is the only missile test firing range in the country for defence purposes.
- Exogenous factors causing trouble for cement companiesCurrently there are certain other exogenous factors which are affecting the demand and realisations of cement in northern and southern regi...
- Global turmoil hits gambling industryA media report says the ongoing economic downturn has hit the gambling industry in US.
Load More
