Ethnic violence hit Manipur now battling African Swine Fever

IANS | October 27, 2023 7:39 PM

Imphal, Oct 27 (IANS) Even as Manipur continues to deal with the devastating ethnic crisis six months after it began, there has been an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) that has killed hundreds of pigs, dealing a major blow to farmers in seven districts in the northeastern state.

Covid death risk 50% higher in schizophrenia, psychosis patients: Study

IANS | October 26, 2023 12:21 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, psychosis were at 50 per cent increased risk of death from all causes following Covid-19 infection compared to those without severe mental illness, reveals a study, led by researchers one of Indian-origin.