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Shigellosis

Shigellosis: More cases of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) are being reported across Keralam. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella. It can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible. It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide. Humans are the only natural reservoir of the Shigella bacteria. […]

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary: The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district Telangana. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River. It derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River, which flows through the heart of the […]

Sjogren’s Disease

Sjogren’s Disease: Researchers from Japan recently discovered a self-reinforcing loop between different immune cells that sustains autoimmune responses in patients with Sjögren’s disease. Sjogren’s disease (also called Sjögren’s syndrome) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. It typically attacks the glands that produce tears, saliva, and sweat. […]

Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra

Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service. It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving […]

Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom: Archaeologists recently uncovered significant remains of a 12th-century hydraulic system and architectural features within the ancient royal palace complex of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and longest-lasting capital of the ancient Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom translates into English as the “Great City”. The complex is located in […]