Cannabis use appears to encourage, not replace, non-medical opioid use

Oct 08, 2020

Washington [US], October 8 : Contrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research...

Dharmendra Pradhan appeals to citizens to reduce use of single-use plastic

Jul 01, 2022

Puri (Odisha) [India], July 1 : Soon after the Central government banned the single-use plastic, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday appealed to...

AIIMS Delhi bans use of single-use plastic in hospital premises, campus

Dec 20, 2022

According to the office memorandum issued by Dr Srinivas on Monday said, "AIIMS New Delhi to chip in and Ban Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items...

Indonesia becomes 70th nation to authorise Sputnik V

Aug 25, 2021

Moscow [Russia], August 25 : Indonesia has approved the use of Russia's Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the country.

Prepayment users eat less vegetables, fruits: Research

Nov 14, 2022

According to new research, people who use prepayment energy metres consume less fruit and vegetables than those who use alternative payment methods.

Thailand to ban cannabis for recreational use; permits only for medical purposes

Jan 12, 2024

Thailand's new government is pushing to ban cannabis for recreational use; however, it has allowed the use of weed for medical purposes.