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Facebook could helpstop a disease outbreak

Facebook accounts and telephone records can be used to pinpoint the best individuals to vaccinate to stop a disease outbreak in its tracks, researchers say.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2018

First ‘Blue Moon’ total eclipse in 150 years to occur soon

A rare total lunar eclipse that involves the second full moon of the month- popularly refered to as the ‘blue moon’- is set to take place on Jan 31st for the first time in 150 years.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2018

Migratory birds start arriving in Chilika

After a long flight of thousands of miles not often punctuated by breaks lakhs of migratory birds have made their way to the Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2018

All-weather tunnel for Zoji La gets green signal

The cabinet approved the construction of a 14.2km long tunnel in Zoji La, to provide all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir, while also giving a strategic edge to the armed forces in the region.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2018

Waterways project to get Rs. 5,369 cr.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the more than Rs. 5,369 crore Jal Marg Vikas Project for development of fairway on National Waterway-1 with the technical and investment support of the World Bank.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2018