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The Star
a day ago
- General
- The Star
Brickfields temple to host 108-idol procession
Compiled by C. ARUNO, BENJAMIN LEE and R. ARAVINTHAN THE Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Brickfields will hold a 108-idol procession to mark the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival on Aug 27, Makkal Osai reported. The festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha and is one of the most important festivals for Hindus worldwide. Many of the Vinayagar temples in Selangor will participate in the procession, said temple chairman S. Kanaga Naidu. Temple head priest Siva Sri Ganesa Gurukkal encouraged devotees and attendees to wear traditional clothing. > Relatives of a young woman who died demanded the husband's family return the dowry received, the daily also reported. The woman, identified as Laavanya from Telangana, got married three years ago but separated from her husband and lived with her parents. Several days ago, Laavanya and her father died in a motorcycle accident. Police negotiated for the husband's family to give about two million rupees (RM97,000) to the deceased's family. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
A mother's recipe for supporting her family
Compiled by C. ARUNO, BENJAMIN LEE and R. ARAVINTHAN THE sudden loss of her job spurred a determined mother in Raub to start a food business to support her family and pay for her daughter's heart treatment, reported Kosmo!. Amizaliana Baharom, 41, runs a small home-based food business after her contract as a cleaner in a palm oil mill was not renewed. She makes kuih sepit, sambal pucuk ubi and sambal kantan with her mother, Narizan Wahab, 61, to sell around the village. 'This is just the beginning. We are producing in small batches and hope more shops will take our products,' she said. From the earnings, Amizaliana helps cover family expenses and finance her 18-year-old daughter Nur Alya Najihah's treatment for a perforated heart. Nur Alya underwent surgery in 2020 at a cost of RM42,000. 'Thankfully, we received some financial assistance, but we still had to pay a portion. She no longer requires medication, but continues to be monitored by doctors,' said Amizaliana. Her husband works as a school security guard, earning about RM2,000 a month and lives apart to care for his elderly father. With limited income, Amizaliana worries about their son who excelled in the STPM and dreams of becoming a teacher. > Actress Siti Saleha has confirmed that she's expecting her first child, ending over a week of viral pregnancy speculation, reported Sinar Harian. The 35-year-old shared the wonderful news with her fans on Instagram, with a photo of her husband Joshua Fitton in Bali. Eagle-eyed fans immediately noticed Siti was also holding up an ultrasound scan. 'We've been keeping it a secret for long. Josh ate a little too much, and his tummy looks really bloated. So I figured I'd match his belly with mine,' she wrote in her post. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
Time Business News
22-07-2025
- Health
- Time Business News
Transforming Hospital-Acquired Infection Detection
The hospital acquired disease testing refers to clinical procedures, which are used to detect infection that patients are contracted while staying in the hospital, such as MRSA, C. difficile, sepsis, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. The market testing for the market is increasing due to increasing incidence of infections associated with healthcare, increased antimicrobial resistance, and rapid, to prevent outbreaks and improve patient results. Additionally, progress in point-of-care tests, molecular diagnosis and transition control protocols is accelerating adoption in healthcare facilities worldwide. Key Growth Drivers and Opportunities Increasing Incidence of Infections Associated with Healthcare: Increasing incidence of healthcare infections-as M MRSA, C. difficile, and ventilator-associated pneumonia is a major driver, a major driver, which is the test market. These infections not only increase the cost of patient sickness and health care, but also demand more accurate clinical solutions to enable timely intervention and control. As hospitals strive to meet strict transition control rules and improve the patient's results, the need to be reliable continues to increase testing technologies, promoting market expansion. Challenges Hospital acquired disease (HAD) tests faces several borders, including high costs associated with advanced molecular diagnosis, limited availability of rapid point-care solutions in resource-settings, and capacity for false positive or negative due to sample contamination or sample contamination or low pathogen load. Additionally, in traditional laboratory-based methods, test results may obstruct clinical decisions on time. The lack of standardized testing protocols in institutions and complicate the increasing risk of antimicrobial resistance and complicate more accurate diagnosis and treatment, faced challenges for effective infection controls. Innovation and Expansion Hospital-Acquired Infection Monitoring is Being Transformed by Decentralized Diagnostics In November 2024, The Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi hospital and Don Gnocchi, a rehabilitation facility in Florence, Italy, have teamed together to establish an infection prevention and control approach. The Don Gnocchi Foundation spearheaded their efforts by installing a Cepheid GeneXpert technology for screening carbapenemase-producing enterobacterales (CPE) on-site. Microbiologists from the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Careggi then remotely and in real time confirm the results improved infection prevention and control, improved patient care, and total cost savings for the Don Gnocchi Foundation are all made possible by this methodology. Southern Ohio Medical Center Uses MEDITECH Expanse to Reduce C. difficile Rates by 30% In August 2022, Hospital-acquired C. difficile infections have decreased by 30% and test cancellations have decreased by 32% at Southern Ohio Medical Center (Portsmouth, OH). These outstanding accomplishments were the result of MEDITECH Professional Services (MPS) and SOMC's Quality Improvement Team working together to enhance patient outcomes, increase evidence-based treatment, and expedite the time-consuming, ineffective testing procedures. As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain high quality metrics on a publicly published measure, SOMC demonstrated a 30% relative decrease in hospital-acquired C. difficile. This helped the company avoid fines based on value-based payment models and boost customer confidence. By improving antibiotic prescribing procedures, this program has also aided their antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Inventive Sparks, Expanding Markets Major development strategies for hospital acquired disease testing companies include rapid point-off-care and multiplex test platforms, strategic partnerships with hospitals and public health agencies, investing in AI-powered clinical equipment, regular approval for new assays and targeting emerging markets with scalable, low-cost solutions. About Author: Prophecy is a specialized market research, analytics, marketing and business strategy, and solutions company that offer strategic and tactical support to clients for making well-informed business decisions and to identify and achieve high value opportunities in the target business area. Also, we help our client to address business challenges and provide best possible solutions to overcome them and transform their business. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Mint
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Mumbai rains: IMD issues YELLOW ALERT after Air India plane skids off runway; predicts heavy showers in Thane, Raigad
Mumbai rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the financial capital for July 22, a day after heavy rains brought life to a standstill in Mumbai. The yellow alert warning will remain effective for the coming three days, that is until July 25. Predicting weather forecast for July 22 for Mumbai and suburbs, IMD stated, 'Generally cloudy sky with possibility of moderate to heavy rain at isolated places in city and suburbs. Maximum & Minimum temperatures likely to be around 30 deg. C. and 25 deg. C." Thunderstorm and lightning are likely today in Mumbai with gusty winds of 40-50 kmph. On July 21, Mumbai's primary weather station Santacruz, recorded 93 percent relative humidity at 5:30 PM with 2.7 degrees lower maximum temperature following heavy showers. For Thane, a yellow alert is in place until July 25, except for July 24 when heavy rains are expected and the weather warning has been upgraded to orange alert. Furthermore, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are also on orange alert while IMD issued yellow alert for Palghar. IMD in its latest press release stated, 'Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely at isolated places over Konkan & Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra' until July 27 July. Air India aircraft had a close shave with disaster on Monday after the flight AI2744 veered off the runway following touchdown. The Mumbai-bound Air India flight from Kochi encountered runway excursion after landing in heavy rain at the Mumbai airport. "The aircraft taxied safely to the gate and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks," PTI quoted Air India spokesperson's statement. In the aftermath, operations of one of the runways of Mumbai airport were temporarily suspended on Monday morning. Following the incident, Mumbai airport also issued a statement, 'There are minor damages reported to the airport's primary runway - 09/27. In order to ensure continuity of operations, the Secondary Runway 14/32 - has been activated.'
News18
08-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
From Snowfall To Scorching Heat, What Is Kashmir's Extreme Weather Flip?
Last Updated: Kashmir's record-breaking heatwave is a wake-up call. With crops failing, rivers drying, and heat-related illnesses climbing, the Valley is facing an environmental crisis. The Kashmir Valley recorded its highest day temperature in over 70 years on July 5, with Pahalgam experiencing its hottest day ever at 31.1 degrees Celsius. Following one of the hottest Junes in nearly 50 years (among the top 3 since 1975, as per SKUAST), this sudden heat spike has taken both locals and experts by surprise. Known for its mild summers and snow-covered winters, Kashmir's climate is changing rapidly. Srinagar recorded 37.4°C, the city's third-highest temperature ever, trailing only behind records from 1953 and 1946. The intense heat, along with unusually dry weather, is impacting daily life and ecosystems alike. According to the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce, the demand for air conditioners and coolers, once rare in the region, has surged by 180%. What's behind this sudden spike in temperature, and what could it mean for Kashmir's future? Kashmir's Changing Climate Kashmir typically enjoys four distinct seasons: cool springs, pleasant autumns, snowy winters, and mild summers. Until recently, cities like Srinagar rarely saw temperatures above 36°C, and hill towns like Gulmarg and Pahalgam stayed comfortably below 30°C. Regular western disturbances from the Mediterranean kept the Valley cool and moist. But patterns are shifting. June 2025 was among the hottest in nearly 50 years, with average temperatures hovering three degrees above normal. Qazigund experienced its hottest June in over five decades at 23.2°C, while Srinagar's average rose to 24.6°C, the second-highest since 1892 (Kashmir Observer, 2025). A 2019 study in Environmental Research Letters shows Kashmir's average annual temperature rose by 0.8°C from 1980 to 2016. Winters, especially the 40-day Chillai Kalan period, are seeing less snowfall, leading to a drop in autoconvective rainfall. Ahmad adds, 'Lack of snow in the mountains has dried up autoconvective rainfalls, which would cause major changes in the weather system." A 2024 study in The Cryosphere reports the Kolahoi glacier has shrunk by 23% since 1962, intensifying water scarcity and heat. 2. Urban Heat Islands and Environmental Degradation Local environmental degradation adds fuel to the fire. Rapid urban growth, deforestation, and concrete infrastructure have created urban heat islands (UHIs) in Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag. According to a 2024 report by the Directorate of Environment, Ecology, and Remote Sensing, 35% of water bodies around Srinagar have vanished since 1911, removing natural cooling sources. Black carbon from diesel emissions and biomass burning further accelerates glacier melt. A 2024 CSE report notes this creates a vicious cycle: more melt, more heat, less cooling. 3. Prolonged Dry Spells Between December 2024 and June 2025, Kashmir received 60–99% less rainfall than normal. Weather forecaster Faizan Arif told NDTV (2025), 'Extreme temperature events used to be rare. Now they're frequent." The weakening of western disturbances and an erratic monsoon have dried up rivers and fields. The Jhelum River is down 30% in water volume, bordering drought-like conditions (Mongabay India, 2024). Impacts of the Heatwave 1. Agriculture and Horticulture Kashmir's economy depends heavily on crops like apples, saffron, and paddy. These are under threat. Tasneem Mubarak of SKUAST told Kashmir Vision, 'Temperatures above 25°C alter apple plant hormones, reducing yield and quality." Water-stressed saffron fields and drying paddy lands are becoming common. Farmer Farooq Ahmad Wani from Baramulla told ETV Bharat (2025) he lost over 50% of his apple crop in 2024 due to drought and pests. 2. Water Scarcity The 30% drop in the Jhelum River affects irrigation, hydropower, and daily life. Glaciers like the Nun-Kun Group have shrunk by 4.5% between 2000 and 2020. Ghulam Hassan, 85, from Kokernag, told The Kashmir Images, 'Water has disappeared from the streams. I've never seen this in my lifetime." 3. Public Health Heat stress cases are surging. The State Disaster Management Authority reported a 120% increase in heat-related hospitalisations between 2020 and 2025, especially in Srinagar and Anantnag. The health department noted spikes in sunstroke, dehydration, and even cardiovascular issues. Dermatologists are treating more skin ailments, including sunburns and fungal infections. Vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly are worst affected (India Today, 2025). 4. Tourism Kashmir's image as a cool getaway is taking a hit. Tourists are cutting visits short as even hill spots like Gulmarg and Pahalgam heat up. In May 2025, Pahalgam recorded 27.8°C (Kashmir Observer, 2025). Nitin Jain, a visitor from Delhi, told Moneycontrol, 'It was too hot to go outside. I spent most of my trip indoors." 5. Surge in Cooling Appliances Sales of air coolers and ACs have jumped by 180%, with affordable coolers under Rs 10,000 now a household staple. Srinagar resident Ghulam Mahuddin told Moneycontrol, 'In 50 years, I've never seen such heat. We had to get an AC for the kids." Appliance dealers report selling 200 units per day during the peak summer, up from 25 just a few years ago. 6. Responses and Adaptation To cope with the heatwave, schools shut from June 23 to July 7, 2025, after Srinagar posted its hottest June day in two decades (35.5°C). Health advisories recommend staying hydrated and avoiding peak heat hours. The J&K government launched its first heatwave action plan for 2024–25, but implementation is lagging. top videos View all Experts stress the need for long-term action. Shabir Ahmad of SKUAST told Kashmir Vision (2025), 'We need to restore wetlands, manage water better, and plan cities more sustainably." The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (2024) warns that global temperatures in 2024 crossed the 1.5°C warming threshold, urging nations to act fast on emissions. About the Author Surbhi Pathak Surbhi Pathak, subeditor, writes on India, world affairs, science, and education. She is currently dabbling with lifestyle content. Follow her on X: @S_Pathak_11. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : climate change heatwave view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 08, 2025, 16:07 IST News explainers From Snowfall To Scorching Heat, What Is Kashmir's Extreme Weather Flip? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
