Year: 2020

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China Coronavirus Toll up to 490; Cruise Ships, Hong Kong Flights Hit

Ryan Woo and Yilei Sun 05/02/2020

Across mainland China, there were 3,887 new confirmed infections, bringing...

A child wears mask to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus at the Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Train Station, in Hong Kong

Flaw Found in Study That Said Coronavirus Could Be Transmitted Sans Symptoms

The Wire Staff 05/02/2020

The study's original conclusion rendered the virus's spread much...

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Bhutan to Levy ‘Sustainable Development Fee’ From Indian Tourists

On Monday Bhutan's lower house of parliament passed legislation...

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Two Swine Flu Cases Detected in Manipur While Testing for Coronavirus

The health department said no coronavirus case has been...

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‘Wild Karnataka’ Brings Wildlife Into the Spotlight, Leaves Conservation Behind

M.D. Madhusudan 05/02/2020

We must question the union of state and capital...

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18% Highly Polluting Industries Not Complying with Emissions Standards: Govt

The Wire Staff 04/02/2020

The environment ministry has refused to provide information on...

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Centre to Ban RO Systems In Places Where Water Quality Meets BIS Norms

The Wire Staff 04/02/2020

The Union environment ministry issued a draft notification after...