When a shipment arrives at a port, inspectors are usually focused on what’s inside the containers. But sometimes, the biggest biosecurity risk isn’t the cargo at all, it’s the wooden pallet or crate carrying it.A new study published in Biological Invasions suggests that this has been the case for woodwasps, a group of wood-boring insects…
India has achieved a remarkable milestone in clean energy, generating over one thousand billion units from nuclear power. This achievement helps avoid more than 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The government aims to increase nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an intermediate target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This expansion…
Kashmir’s political landscape will witness separate protests from the NC and PDP this Wednesday, marking seven years since Article 370 was abrogated. The NC is pushing for the restoration of its statehood, whereas the PDP demands the reinstatement of Article 370. Meanwhile, BJP’s celebratory events, including a Tiranga rally from Lal Chowk, suggest a contrasting…
Egyptian doctor loses license in the UK after a botched surgery in which he joined organs wrongly. An Egyptian doctor lost his license in the UK after he was found to have botched an operation in such a way that the patient could have died. Dr Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman, an NHS locum surgeon, wrongly…
A parliamentary panel has called attention to the frequent exclusion of MPs from events related to rural road schemes. NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel in its report among various concerns pertaining to the centrally-sponsored rural road scheme PMGSY has brought into focus that despite advisories from the rural development ministry, MPs are often not invited…
Representative Image (Image Credit: Canva) Madagascar has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest biodiversity hotspots, yet it continues to surprise scientists. A new study published in Vertebrate Zoology has identified seven previously unknown species of diamond frogs belonging to the genus Rhombophryne. The discovery brings the total number of recognised diamond frog…
The Jammu Chief Judicial Magistrate has taken decisive action by ordering the preservation of evidence in a troubling case of fake silver offerings amounting to Rs 550 crore. In response to a petition seeking to secure all relevant physical and electronic evidence, the court acknowledged allegations of adulteration and pilferage concerning around twenty tonnes of…
With rising ocean temperatures, great white sharks are migrating further north than ever documented. Researchers suggest that these formidable predators might already be silently exploring British waters. This phenomenon signifies a broader ecological crisis, forcing various marine species to adapt their hunting and migration patterns in response to shifting sea temperatures, highlighting the urgent need…
Following intelligence indicating potential terror suspects in Poonch, security forces have launched coordinated operations in two strategic locations. Reports have confirmed sightings near Gujjar Naar and Kherowali dhok, prompting a thorough search in the isolated Dhara Sangla village by army and police units. As of Tuesday evening, no contact with the suspects has been reported….
Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, strongly condemned the recent violence against migrant laborers, emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable and calling for heightened security measures. He also underscored the significance of golf tournaments as a means to boost tourism in the area, recalling a time when these events were a hallmark…