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They exhibit a trait known as aversive learning by training female aedes aegypti mosquitoes to associate odours (including human body odours) with unpleasant shocks and vibrations (Photo: AFP)

Landmark experiment wipes out over 80 pc mosquitoes carrying dengue...

Millions of people around world are infected each year by mosquito, which can carry dengue, Zika and chikungunya, among...

16 July 2018 4:37 AM

It is responsible for infecting millions of people around the world each year (Photo: AFP)

Trial shows sterilised mosquitoes can cut dengue spreading population

The sterile insect technique has been used before but the challenge in making it work for mosquitoes was being able to...

10 July 2018 3:36 AM

The incident took place in the morning when Choubey was greeting people and media persons and a man, not identified yet, hurled ink at the minister as he turned away. (Photo: ANI)

Ink thrown at Union Minister Ashwini Choubey in Patna, he says media...

In a face-saving measure, the minister, however, refused to acknowledge that he was the target.

15 Oct 2019 8:14 AM

Zika virus (Photo: ANI)

Now, sustainably block dengue, zika virus

Study finds sustainable way to block dengue and Zika virus.

24 Nov 2019 9:37 AM

Police authorities used water cannons to disperse the BJP workers who protested against the civic body. (Photo: File)

BJP workers protest in Kolkata against Mamata Govt over spurt in...

A couple of agitated protesters also tried to break and jump the barricades at the protest site in Central Kolkata.

13 Nov 2019 10:26 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal at a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

Delhi has won battle against dengue, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM said that till last week, less than 1,100 reported cases of the disease and no deaths due to it were recorded.

11 Nov 2019 8:01 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal inspects his home to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases during 10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute campaign against dengue in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Kejriwal praises Delhiites for dengue fight

Mr Kejriwal lauded residents' efforts in following the '10-hafte, 10-baje, 10-minute' campaign launched by him on...

11 Nov 2019 12:42 AM

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

Doctors give second life' to boy with rare Dengue

A team of doctors, led by director of paediatrics at the hospital Dr Rahul Nagpal, took on the case.

9 March 2019 10:13 PM

Dengue outbreak during the summer is sporadic in nature and not endemic as is seen during the monsoon season.

Dengue now a year round phenomenon

In the wake of the realisation of sporadic cases of dengue during summers and winters.

1 April 2019 6:31 PM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal

AAP govt fully prepared to deal with dengue, chikungunya cases: Arvind

At least 13 dengue cases have been reported in Delhi so far this year, according to a municipal report released on June...

20 Jun 2019 10:22 AM

Asians, Europeans more vulnerable to severe dengue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Notice issued to MMRDA over rising dengue cases

The Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the main vector that transmits the virus causing dengue and the same proliferates in...

7 Jun 2019 8:50 PM

Senthil said the district administration and health department have constituted special teams to tackle the situation. (Photo: ANI)

3 dead, 404 dengue and malaria cases detected in Dakshina Kannada

In last 3 weeks, there is spike in number of patients admitted to hospitals due to viral fever,' Dy Commissioner...

21 July 2019 12:17 PM