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Anambra Schools Battling Massive Influx of Students Over Soludo's Free Education Policy - Commissioner

Nigeria, March 14 -- Schools in Anambra State have been besieged by non-indigene pupils and students, coming to take advantage of the free education policy introduced by the state government, under Go... Read More


Agriculture in the cold desert of Spiti Valley is difficult, but there are ways to make it easier

India, March 14 -- Shallow soil, labour intensity, geographical remoteness from major markets and a lack of quality planting materials are some critical issues Spiti, the "the middle land", known for... Read More


Over half of the 21st century irrigation expansion has been in water-stressed regions; India accounts for 36%

India, March 14 -- Over 90% of humanity's consumptive water use is used for irrigated agricultural production More than half (52 per cent) of the irrigation expansion has taken place in areas that we... Read More


Study charts indirect economic losses due to climate change-induced supply disruptions, calls for collaboration

India, March 14 -- India is likely to be affected directly by high temperatures and indirectly due to close links with countries severely impacted by heat stress Supply chain disruptions due to clima... Read More


Sweden has vast 'old growth' forests - but they are being chopped down faster than the Amazon

India, March 14 -- There is no direct monitoring of these forests, no thorough environmental impact assessments and most of the public don't seem to be aware this is even happening Most of Europe's n... Read More


It's a myth that male animals are usually larger than females - new study

India, March 14 -- Male-biased size dimorphism was found in only 28% of 429 mammal species examined Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans - imagine the extremes of D... Read More


Hottest February in history as climate change woes rise

Nairobi, March 14 -- A recent analysis conducted by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a programme of the European Union's earth observation, has revealed that February 2024 has become a part of a... Read More


Early childhood development: Experts discuss scaling up parenting programs in Eastern Africa

Tanzania, March 14 -- Thrive, an early childhood development research programme being implemented in several low- and middle-income countries, hosted a side event at the 2024 Eastern Africa Regional E... Read More


Ministry of I&B takes Action against Obscene Content on OTT Platforms

Jammu, March 14 -- 19 Websites, 10 Apps, 57 Social Media Handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action in coordination with various int... Read More


Ayurveda Medical College set to open in Sagar: CM

SAGAR, March 14 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav while addressing a gathering at the digital launch event held at PTC Ground in Sagar, highlighted Sagar's prominent role in education, the city renowned f... Read More