Blaze near Jerusalem largely controlled

Fires that have ravaged large parts of central Israel since Wednesday have largely been extinguished, the country’s Fire and Rescue Authority says. More than 150 teams have been battling the blaze, which has scorched around 20 sq km (7.7 sq miles) of land in the Latrun area – between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israel’s ambulance…

Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurates 11 MSME parks, lays foundation stone for 39 more

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu speaking to construction workers at Nellorepalem village in Atmakur mandal of SPSR Nellore district on Thursday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday virtually inaugurated 11 MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) parks, including one at Narampet village in Atmakur mandal of SPSR Nellore district, where he unveiled the pylon…

NIHL becomes a leading cause of acquired auditory damage

An audiologist from AIISH, Mysuru, screening an industrial worker for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) has emerged as a leading, yet fully preventable, cause of acquired auditory damage. While occasional loud noise may appear harmless, continuous or intense exposure can lead to a range of short and long-term…

Letters to the Editor dated 1 May 2025

Aiding informal workers This is with reference to the data story ‘Agri labour accounts for over half of informal workers on e portal’ (May 1). Despite contributing significantly to the economy, the unorganised sector remains neglected. Unorganized sector workers cshould get disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, pension, old age homes, education of…