No health warnings on iron fortified rice: SC directs govt to respond in 4 weeks
Consuming iron can lead to adverse outcomes like organ failure for thalassemia, sickle cell disease patients
New, more palatable medicine promotes gut bacteria to prevent all food allergies
Treatment has been successfully tested in mice
COVID-19: India gets first tranche of 5 lakh antibody rapid test kits
New kits to be used for surveillance, not diagnosis
Folk rice: Researchers spot dozen Indian paddy varieties that can boost nourishment
These traditional varieties of rice are on the verge of extinction from farm fields
Soil mapping in sub-Saharan Africa for better use of fertilisers, improving food security
UN's FAO to digitally map soil nutrients in central American countries too
Water on Wall Street: Finally, humanity can bet on the future price of water
Chicago-based CME Group launched contracts in September and trading began December 7
Nine new items added to MSP for minor forest produce scheme
Despite additions, quality parameters unavailable to state agencies
26% of local livestock breeds face the risk of extinction
African wild ass and the wild Bactrian camel most endangered
Why potato's cousins remain neglected
Tubers come in all shapes, sizes and colours, and pack quite a punch
Foodgrains from the Centre to states fell by almost four million tonnes in last three years: Data
Distribution was less than release in at least 15 states
No food in forests: Invasive species and altered habitats in Karnataka’s Western Ghats are creating a food crisis
The crisis may be fueling conflicts between humans and wildlife, prompting animals to venture into human settlements
Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
It is easier to update certain vaccine platforms than others, say experts
Amma Canteen Scheme: An unexpected, but pleasant gift amid COVID-19
Amma canteen scheme an effective mechanism to serve migrants during lockdown
Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register
The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023
No food in forests: Lack of food is driving Kerala’s wild animals into human settlements
Spread of invasive plants, habitat destruction destroying food for herbibores, which in turn is affecting carnivores
Scientists write to PM against ICAR ‘gag order’ on GM mustard
Health and safety of crops draw concern from scientific community
Afghanistan under Taliban: A decade’s progress eroded in a year, says UN
Cascading crises, almost 700,000 jobs vanished, finds report
COVID-19: Centre to convert surplus rice stocks to ethanol for making hand sanitisers
Government’s move comes as thousands of migrant workers starve
Surging bird flu cases may increase human infection risk, warn UN agencies & WOAH
Urge countries to strengthen disease surveillance and improve hygiene at poultry farms
Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: Will MSP promises make a difference?
Madhya Pradesh government at present is buying 36% of wheat produce, 19% of paddy from farmers
Bhutan becomes first country to sterilise all stray dogs after 14-year-long project
New report by WHO, FAO & WOAH recommends oral rabies vaccination
As told to Parliament (March 23, 2022): Thermal plants coal stock at 39% of normative requirement
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Stark difference: MGNREGS demand in West Bengal plummets on paper, but villagers say desperate for work
Work demand dropped to 2.4 million in 2022-23 from 13.2 million 2020-21
COVID-19: Bihar government battles fake news linking meat consumption to virus
Advertisements by state government say meat consumption cannot cause infection
AMR Awareness Week: How colistin went from 'holy water' in medicine to 'sewage' of resistance
More research is needed to find out the long-term effects of using colistin on humans