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Baghdad, Sep 21 (IANS) Four Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in an airstrike in Iraq’s Kirkuk province, the Iraqi military said on Thursday.Iraqi warplanes carried out airstrikes on IS hideouts in Wadi Zghaitoun based on intelligence reports, according to a statement from the Security Media Cell, a media outlet affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command.On Thursday morning, a joint army and intelligence force arrived at the bombarded site, found four bodies of IS militants, seized four rifles, and carried out controlled explosions of four explosive belts and other equipment, the statement said, Xinhua news agency reported.The security situation…

Bucharest, Sep 21 (IANS) Four people were killed and five injured in a gas pipeline explosion at a highway construction site in Romania early Thursday.Four bodies were found on site after the fire was put out, while five people sustained injuries, local media reported, citing emergency services.All the victims were working on the A7 Highway construction site in Calimanesti of the central-eastern county of Vrancea, Xinhua news agency reported.The explosion was caused during construction work by the “cracking of a gas transport main and appearance of mechanical sparks,” said Florin Olaru, spokesperson for the Vrancea Emergency Inspectorate.–IANSint/svn

Faridabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Although the pandemic has passed, Covid-19 survivors continue to suffer a range of post-acute respiratory complications, say doctors. Dr Manisha Mendiratta, HOD & Senior Consultant, Pulmonology, at Sarvodaya Hospital, said many people continue to suffer from persistent shortness of breath and cough, even months after their initial infection. Others have developed conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and debilitating disease. Many cases of bronchiectasis are also coming to light, where the airways become damaged and widened. These lung-related complications necessitate long-term monitoring and management. “In our practice, we are witnessing a range of post-acute respiratory sequelae…

Chandigarh, Sep 21 (IANS) With India warning its citizens to “exercise utmost caution” while in Canada amid escalation of the diplomatic row between the two countries, the families of students and permanent residents, particularly the Hindus and Hindu-Canadians residing in the north American nation, are concerned about their well being.As per official data, Canada is an attractive destination for Indians, especially students. A major chunk of them are from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Delhi.“We have been much concerned about the well being of both my children who are studying in Canada since the escalation of tension in diplomatic relations between…

Kathmandu, Sep 21 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will be on a week-long visit to China, beginning Saturday (September 23), during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang.The Prime Minister is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese counterpart Li.The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his daughter Ganga Dahal, Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Water Supply Mahidra Raya Yadav, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala, National Security Advisor Shanker Das Bairagi, Vice-Chairman of the National Planning Commission Min Bahadur Shrestha, a statement issued by the…

Lucknow, Sept 21 (IANS) Hot and humid conditions have led to a surge in the number of fever cases in the state capital.According to doctors, there has been about 40 per cent increase in cases of fever, including dengue, viral, and typhoid in comparison to August.Doctors have warned people against self-medication and said that right and timely diagnosis can play a crucial role in treatment.The outpatient department (OPD) of SPM Civil Hospital, Balrampur Hospital, Lokbandhu Hospital and King George’s Medical University used to receive an average of about 150 cases daily before August. However, cases have gradually increased, and in…

Toronto, Sep 21 (IANS) At a time when sitting for long hours at work has become the norm, a new study sheds light on how taking breaks can impact our well-being.According to researchers, office workers are subject to potential harm due to prolonged periods of sitting, which can account for up to 80 per cent of their workday.This sedentary lifestyle poses significant health risks, ranging from Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers to high blood pressure and increased mortality rates.More concerning is the fact that remote workers, growing in numbers since the pandemic, might be even more sedentary…

Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Cash-strapped Pakistan, which is surviving on an emergency financial arrangement by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and trying to revive its crippling economy through taxes reform mechanism, has been told to tax the rich and protect the poor.IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has had a meeting with Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), urging Pakistan to ensure that it taxes the rich and protects the poor.Speaking to media after the meeting, Kristalina said, “I told the Pakistan Prime Minister to put more taxes on the…

New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Morning and afternoon physical activity are better associated with a lower risk of developing Type-2 diabetes, according to a new study, led by researchers including one Indian-origin.The new research, published in the journal Diabetologia, found no statistically significant association between evening physical activity and risk of Type 2 diabetes.Physical activity is a preventive factor for Type 2 diabetes, but its timing and consistency (in contrast with overall sum of physical activity) has been relatively unexplored.Researchers from Harvard University in the US analysed the relationship between morning, afternoon, or evening physical activity and consistency (routine) and…

Sydney, Sep 21 (IANS) More than 2 billion people are exposed to at least one day of potentially health-impacting environmental hazard annually — a figure that has increased by 6.8 per cent in the last 10 years, according to alarming results from the study of two decades of global smoke pollution.The study, published in the journal Nature, highlights the severity and scale of the landscape fire-sourced air pollution, its increased impact on the world’s population and associated rise in public health risk.Exposure to fire-sourced air pollution has many adverse health impacts, including increased mortality and morbidity and a global worsening…