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The Japanese computer giant, Toshiba Corporation, will now ensure a drastic reduction of paperwork in corporate offices. It has devised a system increasing the flexibility of networked computers. The

The environment ministry is belatedly setting priorities right for procuring GEF's green bundles

A new surgical technique that involving only small incisions has been used for removing a cyst from under the lung

Internal wrangling in the WWFI has conservationists wondering about the future of nurturing nature

The fisheries department sets new rules for acquafarmers to avoid the recurrence of a viral devastation

Pancreatic cells from pigs could help treat diabetics

A massive sanitation drive is afoot in Bangladesh, says a Panos report. Inspired by the success of joint government and NGO initiatives in Barisal, the target for 1995 is to extend sanitary coverage

A committee of transfusion medicine experts has suggested that accepting blood from professional donors be immediately suspended because of the risk of infection. This has put the Union health

A quicker, pollution free and cost effective technique to harden iron alloys

An unique insurance policy linked to growing teak trees has been launched by Ceylinco Insurance, a Sri Lankan insurance company. A policyholder of Ruk Rekawaranaya (protection of trees) reaps several