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"Stop treating Earth like garbage dump," UN chief calls for war on waste

Pollution and chemicals are poisoning water, air and soil. Meanwhile, a staggering 10 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions comes from growing, storing and transporting food that is never used

31 March,2023 05:51 PM IST | United Nations | IANS
Afghan rights activist Matiullah Wesa arrested in Kabul, says UN

Afghan rights activist Matiullah Wesa arrested in Kabul, says UN

The UN mission in Afghanistan said Matiullah Wesa, founder and president of Pen Path -- a local nongovernmental group that travels across Afghanistan with a mobile school and library -- was arrested in the Afghan capital on Monday

28 March,2023 03:31 PM IST | Islamabad | AP | Mahmodul Hassan
India must immediately end crackdown on Kashmiri HR defenders: UN Expert Lawlor

India must immediately end crackdown on Kashmiri HR defenders: UN Expert Lawlor

"Indian authorities appear to be intensifying the long-standing repression of Kashmiri civil society," Lawlor said

24 March,2023 09:55 PM IST | United Nations/Geneva | PTI
World Meteorological Day 2023: Understanding the significance of Meteorology

World Meteorological Day 2023: Understanding the significance of Meteorology

Every year March 23 is observed as World Meteorological Day to recognise the services of meteorologists and understand how they help in safeguarding public safety and well-being

23 March,2023 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water, says UN

Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water, says UN

The statement from UNICEF underscored the dire situation in impoverished Pakistan, a country with a population of 220 million that months later is still struggling with the consequences of the flooding, as well as a spiraling economic crisis

21 March,2023 04:37 PM IST | Islamabad, Pakistan | AP
These 5 personalities with Down Syndrome prove that nothing is impossible

These 5 personalities with Down Syndrome prove that nothing is impossible

On World Down Syndrome Day, here are five famous personalities with the syndrome who have beaten the odds to make an everlasting mark

21 March,2023 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Everything you must know about it

World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Everything you must know about it

Those with Down Syndrome go through multiple emotional and physical challenges. Our society even today finds it difficult to accept them and even treat them differently. Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21 to raise awareness about the condition

21 March,2023 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Urgent climate action is the way forward to secure liveable future: IPCC report

Urgent climate action is the way forward to secure liveable future: IPCC report

The solution lies in climate resilient development. This involves integrating measures to adapt to climate change with actions to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in ways that provide wider benefits

21 March,2023 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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