Improper or untreated bio medical waste spreading into a major epidemic is waiting to happen. As it turns out, there are around 1,500 health care facilities that are located in the city and almost 500 of them have no proper authorization for a proper disposal of waste. The Forum for Good Governance (FGG), which had […]
Category: Environment & Pollution
Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Project Suffers Major Setback as ‘Barrage Pillars Sink’
Recently (on October 22, 2023), five pillars of the Medigadda barrage of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana sank into the River Godavari. The incident caused a major setback to the project, which is considered to be a prestigious undertaking of the Telangana government. Authorities have suspended traffic on the bridge connecting Telangana […]
Mystery Respiratory Virus Creating Havoc In Hyderabad
In recent days, Hyderabad sees a spike in mysterious respiratory virus cases with symptoms similar to adenovirus, influenza, and Swine Flu. No cause for alarm as the recovery rate is 100% within 5 days. Hyderabad is currently recording as acute viral respiratory similar to Swine Flu, adenovirus, and influenza. The virus is spreading across the […]
The Plight Of Agarbathi Workers In Hyderabad
The health hazards faced by women working in the Agarbathi (incense stick) industry in Hyderabad, or any similar industry, can be significant. Here are some common health concerns associated with this type of work: To address these health hazards and improve the working conditions for women in the Agarbathi industry, several measures can be taken: […]
Telangana’s Drought-Prone District Plagued By Ethanol Plant, Leaving Farmers In Deep Trouble
Farmers in Telangana’s Palamuru district are fearful of an ethanol plant being set up in the drought-prone region. The plant, which is being built by a private company, is expected to use a significant amount of water, which farmers fear will come at the expense of their crops. The plant is being built near the […]
‘Summer Diseases’ Spurt During Increasing Heat In Hyderabad
Every year summer season gets lots of diseases but this time Hyderabad is experiencing pre-summer spurt of varipus diseases. Doctors advised to senior citizens and children to keep a tap on their health as things go beyond control and cause sudden hospitalisation. Rapidly rising maximum daytime temperatures have led to an increase in dyspepsia, dehydration, […]
Rampant Tree-Cutting Persists In Telangana Forests Leading To ‘Green Murder’
The hash reality of environmental degradation can be seen in Telangana forests where every minute a tree cuts down. This findings make you stunned that all these are illegal activities happens under strict vigil of government authorities. A shocking – 10 trees every hour falls down in Telangana forests. Since October of this year, the […]
Why Bharat Biotech Misreported ‘Covaxin’ Trial Data On Public Domain?
The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech is under radar to misreported the clinical trails data to the concern authorities. #KhabarLive delves to know the facts on this episode. It calls into doubt the efficacy of Covaxin during studies on human antibody development to combat the Coronavirus. Covaxin, the anti-Covid vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech, has been tested, […]
Growing Concern Over ‘Stray Dogs Menace’ In Hyderabad
Recent stray dogs attack on a junior doctor in the premises of Chest Hospital in Erragadda and three years toddlers mauled by dogs in the outskirts of Hyderabad wakes the authorities to tackle the issue on heavy hue and cry by victims parents and relatives and some political parties too raised the problem. At least […]
Beware Techies – Using A ‘Charging Laptop’ May Cause Cancer!
Recently a young man asserted that electric currents from charging laptops can pass through our bodies and result in cancer. Also supported by oncology physicians is this notion. As a result, using a laptop while it is charging is now riskier for your health. On social media, a video with a watermark linking to the […]