Day: June 5, 2020

Maharashtra: Elderly man commits suicide over fear of COVID-19

2:54 pm June 5, 2020

Mumbai: The fear of contracting COVID-19 infection allegedly forced a 65-year-old man to commit suicide in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said on Friday. The incident occurred at Mangewadi in Patoda on Thursday, when a passerby found the body of Asaram Pote hanging from a tree in his farm, an official said. The police were immediately […]

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PM Modi to interact with CMs on Thursday over COVID situation, vaccination drive

Reiterate pledge to preserve biodiversity: PM on World Environment Day

2:47 pm June 5, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for collective efforts to ensure that the planet becomes a better place for future generations. “On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet’s rich biodiversity. Let us collectively do whatever possible to ensure the flora and fauna with whom we share the Earth thrive,” […]

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Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Swachhata and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand: Puri

1:05 pm June 5, 2020

New Delhi: In commemoration of World Environment Day 2020, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched a series of advisories at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi. The program titled ‘Saving Biodiversity through Effective Waste Management’ was webcast live and was also attended by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA […]

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The Scindia School students ace CBSE board exams

The Scindia School gears up for new academic year

12:42 pm June 5, 2020

Gwalior: The Scindia School is leading the way in terms of innovations and preparedness for the new academic year to begin in late June 2020. As per plan the students returned home safely post the announcement of the lockdown and the school has been kept free of infection. The school has also begun online education […]

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Environment degradation leading to increase in cancer incidence: RGCIRC

Environment degradation leading to increase in cancer incidence: RGCIRC

12:16 pm June 5, 2020

New Delhi: Environment degradation and faulty lifestyles are leading to an increase in the cancer incidence in the country. Protecting the environment and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent cancer. This was stated by Dr Vineet Talwar,  Director – Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) New Delhi, India’s premier […]

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