Mosquito Breeding
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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after country witnesses record-breaking heat
World | Oct 22, 2025, 06:29 PM ISTIceland until now, along with Antarctica, had been one of the few places on Earth without mosquitoes, thanks to its cold climate and lack of stagnant water where the insects typically breed.
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Simple home protection tips against mosquito breeding in Mumbai apartments
Lifestyle | Sep 03, 2025, 11:48 AM ISTMonsoon means mosquito menace. Here are simple home protection tips to prevent breeding and protect your family from dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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Dengue, malaria cases soar in Delhi-NCR after rains; symptoms and prevention you must know
Health | Aug 26, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTRecord rains have left Delhi NCR battling a mosquito crisis, with dengue and malaria cases spiking early this year. Stay safe with timely symptoms and prevention tips.
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Why malaria and dengue cases rise during summer? Know everything about skeeters and how to stay safe
Health | Apr 25, 2024, 05:40 PM ISTUnderstanding why mosquito-borne diseases rise in summer and taking preventive measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of getting infected. Remember, a little vigilance goes a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe from these potentially serious illnesses.
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World Malaria Day 2022: 9 Ways to prevent mosquito breeding at home
Lifestyle | Apr 25, 2022, 04:53 PM ISTMosquitos not only irritate people with their continuous buzzing noise but also make a person fall sick from their itchy bite. On World Malaria Day, let’s talk about ways in which you can prevent mosquito breeding at your home and stay protected from this dangerous disease.
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10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign: Kejriwal seeks Delhiites' support
India | Oct 10, 2020, 07:19 PM ISTFollowing huge participation from the children of Delhi in the 5th week of the 10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign, it has now entered into its 6th week.
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Noida: Three govt offices fined for breeding mosquitoes
India | Aug 14, 2019, 02:54 PM ISTThe action came on Tuesday during an inspection by Gautam Buddh Nagar's Malaria control officials amid cases of vector-borne diseases.“The city magistrate office has been issued a fine of Rs 7,000, the election office Rs 6,000 and the transport office Rs 7,000,” District Information Officer Rakesh Chauhan said.
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Environment Ministry, Lady Hardinge among 240 buildings issued notices for mosquito-breeding
India | Jul 09, 2019, 09:00 PM ISTThe New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has issued notices to over 240 prominent buildings in Delhi's VIP zone, including those housing the offices of the Environment Ministry and Lady Hardinge hospital after mosquitoes were found breeding in their premises. The civic body has formed a surveillance team that is inspecting all the buildings since last month as mosquito-breeding is conducive in the monsoon.
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Hate mosquitoes? Here’s why wiping them off completely can do more harm than good to nature
Lifestyle | Jul 14, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTDo you know only small percentage of total mosquito species spread diseases?
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How did Zika reach India? What can you do to protect yourself
Lifestyle | May 31, 2017, 12:43 PM ISTAll the three people who’ve been diagnosed with Zika have no-travel history to Zika-affected country.
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5 shocking reasons why mosquitoes bite you more than others
Lifestyle | Mar 15, 2017, 05:22 PM ISTIf you’re getting bitten by these pesky creatures more often, then you are the ‘Chosen’ one. Here are the reasons why mosquitoes bite you more than others
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NDMC slaps 52 notices on Rashtrapati Bhavan for mosquito breeding
India | Aug 22, 2016, 12:03 PM ISTThe sprawling President’s Estate has been found to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes inviting as many as 52 notices for the Rashtrapati Bhavan from the New Delhi Municipal Council. The notices have been
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Living with people they bite, Zika mosquitoes hard to fight
World | Feb 09, 2016, 10:51 AM ISTSavannah: The mosquitoes that spread the Zika virus are among the hardest species to fight because they live and breed in tub drains, dog bowls, buckets, flower pots and other spots where water collects inside
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Action against JNU, CPWD, DTC, NCERT for mosquito-breeding
India | Jul 28, 2015, 11:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: Educational institutes like JNU, NCERT and various depots of DTC as well as CPWD and BSES office sites are among the places against which the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has taken prosecution
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Dengue mosquito-breeding found at LNJP, Civic Centre: report
India | Aug 19, 2014, 07:58 AM ISTNew Delhi: Forty-five cases of breeding of dengue mosquitoes were found at various institutions so far this year, including six at Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Hospital (LNJP) and three at the the headquarters of the North