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  Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after country witnesses record-breaking heat

  World | October 22, 2025 18:29 IST

  Iceland 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 | September 03, 2025 11:48 IST

  Monsoon 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 | August 26, 2025 11:33 IST

  Record 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 | April 25, 2024 17:40 IST

  Understanding 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 | April 25, 2022 16:53 IST

  Mosquitos 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 | October 10, 2020 19:19 IST

  Following 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 | August 14, 2019 14:54 IST

  The 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 | July 09, 2019 21:00 IST

  The 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 | July 14, 2017 11:30 IST

  Do 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 IST

  All 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 | March 15, 2017 17:22 IST

  If 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 | August 22, 2016 12:03 IST

  The 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 | February 09, 2016 10:51 IST

  Savannah: 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 | July 28, 2015 23:23 IST

  New 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 | August 19, 2014 7:58 IST

  New 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