 | Face masks halve distance of airborne pathogens' travel: StudyResearchers at UCF found that masks reduce the distance airborne pathogens could travel, when speaking or coughing, by more than half compared to not wearing a mask. |
 | First in Indian Railways: North Frontier Zone to have female RPF personnel equipped with high-end gadgets to protect woman passengersThe North Frontier railway has equipped female RPF personnel with high-end gadgets to make them infallible shields for female passengers travelling by trains. |
 | Rains raise concern about Covid-19 spread among unvaccinated street dwellersThe difficulty in vaccinating those without any proof of identity, among others, however, is cited to have kept them away from the task. |
 | Poor facilities atop Kolli Hills puts tourists offDespite its scenic beauty, the Kolli Hills has not drawn a large footfall of tourists due to a lack of enough amenities and inadequate safety measures. |
 | IndustriALL Union urges government to improve occupational health, safety situationIn about 116 industrial accidents in chemical and mining industries across the country about 231 workers were killed between May 2020 to June 2021. |
 | In wake of Mumbai fire, BMC to ensure eateries follow safety norms during New Year celebrationsA team will inspect all restaurants in their wards and ensure that they are fire compliant where the premises should have fire escape routes, staircases and ensure open spaces are encroachment free. |
 | Brace yourself with these safety measures during Chennai rainsWith the northeast monsoon remaining active over the state, the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains for the next two days. |
