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Gujarat village declared anthrax-hit

Gujarat village declared anthrax-hit

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Bagdana, a village in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, has been declared anthrax-hit by the district authorities after sample of a domestic animal tested positive for the disease.Anthrax is a serious disease of sheep and cattle, which could be transmitted to humans. It is caused by the bacterium bacillus anthracis, which is highly lethal in some forms.The administration has decided to take all necessary steps to control the spread of the disease.

After avian virus, anthrax scare in Bengal

After avian virus, anthrax scare in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Signs of anthrax were found in Malda district of the state with some domestic animals reportedly falling prey to the disease.

Chhattisgarh zoo closed after suspected anthrax ca

Chhattisgarh zoo closed after suspected anthrax ca

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The case of suspected anthrax infection came to notice after the death of a jackal at the Nandanvan zoo at the outskirts of Raipur.

US army ships live anthrax to labs; 26 likely exposed

US army ships live anthrax to labs; 26 likely exposed

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Pentagon accidentally shipped live samples of deadly anthrax to private laboratories in nine US states and bases in South Korea, forcing authorities to put up to 26 workers in post-exposure treatment.

Indian American scientist produces safe anthrax va

Indian American scientist produces safe anthrax va

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Enough anthrax vaccine to inoculate everyone in the US could be grown inexpensively and safely with only one acre of tobacco plants.

After bird flu, WB gears up to fight anthrax

After bird flu, WB gears up to fight anthrax

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Animal Resources Development minister Anisur Rahman told PTI that anthrax was common and a team of ARD vets have rushed to the area. With blood samples of the dead cattle testing positive, the deaths created panic in the district in the wake of the bird flu scare.

Anthrax: Experts visit affected areas of Orissa

Anthrax: Experts visit affected areas of Orissa

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The team, headed by joint director of National Institute of Communicable Diseases Dr R K Panda went to Semiliguda area to collect blood samples of the affected persons and those showing symptoms of the disease, official sources said.

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

India's first live band festival is here!

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Fauci, 81, has been the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director since 1984, and the chief medical adviser to the US President Joe Biden.

US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

White House press secretary Jen Psaki warned of the potential use of chemical weapons in Ukraine after Moscow alleged the United States was housing biological weapons in Ukrainian territory.

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Anthrax, a potentially fatal human disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. A very serious and rapidly progressing form of the disease occurs when bacterial spores are inhaled making anthrax a potent threat when used as a biological warfare agent. The new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland, has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote to Anthrax.

India's Cipla: New prescription needed?

India's Cipla: New prescription needed?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The drugmaker has enjoyed big success with low-cost alternatives to AIDS and other high-priced drugs. But NGOs are taking away sales.

When terror struck the media

When terror struck the media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is merely one in a long list of attacks on the media by extremist groups that would like to mandate what and how of free press. So, for the uninitiated, we take a stroll down recent times to see how the media and media persons have seen fearful responses to perceived transgressions.

Happy to be part of noble effort: Covid vaccine volunteer

Happy to be part of noble effort: Covid vaccine volunteer

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The volunteer said he had also volunteered 10 years ago for clinical trials for a vaccine against the H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

US: Biden's brother receives suspicious package from India

US: Biden's brother receives suspicious package from India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

United States Vice President Joe Biden's younger brother has received a suspicious package in his mail from India, containing a powdery substance, which the Federal Bureau of Investigation has ruled as anthrax.

'India could become capital of biological warfare'

'India could become capital of biological warfare'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

American diplomatic cables leaked by whistle blowing website WikiLeaks have revealed Washington's concerns about India becoming a target of biological terrorism.

Envelopes with white powder scares WSJ

Envelopes with white powder scares WSJ

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Envelopes containing white powder were received by top editors and executives of the Wall Street Journal, triggering a scare and rekindling the memories of the anthrax mailed in 2001. But after tests showed that it was apparently flour or food based, the powder was declared harmless.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Powder scare in Australia

Powder scare in Australia

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

White powder in Indian passport harmless

White powder in Indian passport harmless

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

The office on the seventh floor of a building in Columbia Plaza was sealed after the white powder fell from between the \n\npages of the passport when an envelope containing it was opened Thursday morning.

Suspect powder in Indian passport

Suspect powder in Indian passport

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Tamil star Suriya's 7aum Arivu was about a virus from China sent to Chennai to wreak havoc while Kaappan was about a locust attack the hero prevents in time -- both films in a sense foresaw what was to come, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The biological weapons convention is a non-starter in spite of the efforts of many states in the world for the last five decades mainly because the US is not ready to accept the 'verification protocol' which could allow the formation of some official mechanism for inspections, says Ajay Lele.

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'The worst case scenario is a rebound of the virus.' 'Life is not going to be what it was.' 'Life as we know it has changed forever.' 'The new normal therefore is test, trace and treat.'

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Drug maker Cipla always fought a lone battle to make drugs affordable in India.