Bengaluru, Dec 11 (IANS) Children born with congenital hypothyroidism can have a normal growth and neurological development if they are diagnosed early and treated timely, according to a latest study. “Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition in new born babies caused due to deficiency of thyroid hormones, which are essential for brain development and overall growth,” […]
Jerusalem, Dec 11 (IANS) A joint forensic team Thursday ruled in a preliminary autopsy report that the death of Palestinian cabinet minister Ziad Abu Ein during a protest Wednesday was caused by “blockage to the coronary artery”. The Israeli health ministry circulated the initial results of the autopsy, which was carried out by two Israeli […]
Siliguri, Dec 11 (IANS) Chilly and foggy conditions continued to play havoc with air and train traffic in northern West Bengal for the second day Thursday. While as many eight flights were cancelled from Bagdogra airport, several trains were running well behind schedule. With fog reducing visibility below 50 metres, air traffic from Bagdogra remained […]
After a long selection process and a gruelling 13 week course, 24 recruit firefighters will today officially be welcomed into the ranks of Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW). Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres congratulated the new recruits on successfully completing the course and said they were about to embark on a unique […]
Minister for Planning Pru Goward and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said the NSW Government is taking some of the stress out of Christmas by extending shopping hours to help give local retailers a boost during this vital shopping season. Ms Goward said Christmas has come early for retailers and busy families alike, as […]
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to apprise it the steps taken on the issue of alleged flouting of government regulations by radio cabs here. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw hearing a PIL filed by a lawyer who sought action […]
Hyderabad, Dec 10 (IANS) Actor Aamir Khan has confessed that he would not have dared to shed clothes three years ago if was asked to do so. He says he decided to bare all for “PK” because of the “strong script”. The actor-filmmaker raised eyebrows when shed clothes for the poster of his forthcoming film […]
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) A second-half penalty conversion by Fikru Teferra took Atletico de Kolkata to the Indian Super League (ISL) play-offs, as they finished with a 1-1 draw against FC Goa in a crucial encounter here Wednesday. Fikru’s 67th minute strike nullified a 27-minute goal from the visitors’ Portuguese medio Edgar Marcelino at the […]
Oslo, Dec 10 (IANS) India’s child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi Wednesday said that his life’s aim was to “make sure that every child is a free child” after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize here along with Pakistani girls’ education activist Malala Yousafzai. “My only aim in life is to make sure that every child is […]
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The pristine beaches of Goa, snowy mountains of Himachal Pradesh and glitz and glamour of Mumbai were all trumped by the national capital to top the list of most favourite destinations in India, according to a survey. Conducted by by Wego, a travel search site, the survey has declared New […]