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1 month ago

India ramps up H5N1 containment after outbreak in Madhya Pradesh

After the detection of avian influenza in three pet cats and a live bird market in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, last month, the Union government has implemented stringent public health measures to contain the outbreak. The Union health ministry had directed the state government to start control and containment operations in line with the ‘Action Plan of Animal Husbandry for Prevention, …

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Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms

Associated Press

LONDON — The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered to reduce the damage. The report said “cat containment” measures could also include “restrictions on …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Family cats are safe from an SNP ban as Scottish First Minister John Swinney rules out crackdown on Scotland's felines

Daily Mail

John Swinney was yesterday dragged into the row over whether cat ownership should be banned or restricted in Scotland. ‘We’ve no intention of doing so and we will not be doing it.’ A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission, published by the Scottish Government, cites research showing that in the UK some 57 million mammals, 27 million birds and …

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Fury as households in Scotland could be banned from getting a pet cat

Daily Mail

Households in Scotland may soon be banned from getting a cat under extraordinary plans being considered to protect the country’s wildlife. The Commission’s report also explores the controversial idea of setting up ‘cat containment areas’ - designated parts of the country where compulsory restrictions could be put in place to prevent pet cats from roaming and hunting. An animal welfare …

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2 months ago

Govt to employ targeted containment to stop transmission of leprosy

The Hindu

The Union Health Ministry is looking at a more targeted approach to containing leprosy in India after having achieved the status of elimination of leprosy as a public health problem as per the World Health Organization’s criteria of less than 1 case per 10,000 population at the national level in 2005. Aradhana Patnaik, additional secretary and mission director, National Health …

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2 months ago

Prepare to be breached: the radical cyber-security strategy that might save your business

The Independent

Illumio is a Business Reporter client Illumio’s Mario Espinoza on why the future of digital defence is about containment, not prevention. As the term implies, Zero Trust is a security model based on the principle of “never trust, always verify”. Unlike traditional security focused on protecting the network perimeter, Zero Trust assumes that every connection is a potential threat. “Zero …

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2 months, 1 week ago

J&K village declared containment zone after 17 die of mysterious illness

Firstpost

Local authorities have installed CCTV cameras to monitor the movements of people and ensure that residents are complying with government instructions. Police personnel have been deployed all around the village so no one leaves the containment zone Army personnel deploy in Badhaal village to provide essential supplies, including food, water, and shelter, to the residents after the 16 deaths due …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Four more fall sick in Rajouri’s Badhal village; government identifies containment zones, seals houses

The Hindu

Four more people have fallen ill in Rajouri’s Badhal village in the past 24 hours, prompting authorities to declare “containment zones” and seal the houses of affected families on Wednesday. A police-led Special Investigation Team constituted by the J&K government, along with a multi-disciplinary team from the Ministry of Home Affairs, is investigating these deaths “from multiple angles”, officials said. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

J&K unexplained deaths: Badhal village in Rajouri district declared as containment zone

The Hindu

In light of the recent mysterious deaths of 17 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, the Badhal village has been declared as a containment zone as of Wednesday. Different Containment Zones established in Badhal village of Rajouri to stop continuous deaths 🛑All families where deaths have occurred - Containment Zone 1 🛑All families identified as close contacts of affected …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Section 163 imposed, Badhaal village declared containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths in J-K’s Rajouri

India TV News

Srinagar: Section 163 imposed and the Badhaal village has been declared containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths were reported in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. Check the official order Image Source : INDIA TVBadhaal village declared containment zone Check restrictions As per the instructions, houses of affected families will be sealed. Omar Abdullah reviews situation Asserting that a probe is underway …

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2 months, 1 week ago

On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day

Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. — Sal Almanza has worked 24-hour shifts in grueling terrain, cutting fire lines and hauling away brush trying to keep ahead of fires that have devastated several Los Angeles neighborhoods. A California Department of Corrections hand crew works containment lines ahead of the Palisades Fire, Jan. 14, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. A California Department of Corrections hand …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters make significant progress on containment of wildfires, as recovery efforts continue

LA Times

The ruins from a house on Hartzell Street burned by the Palisades fire. “These financial protections will enable residents to concentrate on taking care of their immediate needs rather than worrying about paying their mortgage bills.” With so many displaced people scrambling to find somewhere to live, the state attorney general’s office issued another warning to landlords on Saturday against …

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California fires: Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton blazes

LA Times

12 hours of fire that decimated Altadena: ‘I’m going to lose half of my town’ A cross that once adorned the top of the Altadena Community Church lies amid scorched rubble following the Eaton fire. Rocketing embers lofted by hurricane-force winds would eventually push west from Eaton Canyon into central Altadena, scorching a path of destruction that seemed unimaginable in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters boost containment of Palisades and Eaton fires amid break from destructive winds

LA Times

Rows of homes were turned to rubble after the Palisades fire burned through Pacific Palisades. It’ll be at least another week before some people can begin heading back to their homes in the evacuated fire zones, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a news conference on Thursday. “It’s understandable — there’s still a fire, they’re still putting …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

What does fire containment mean?

LA Times

A firefighter waits for crew members to bring water to douse hot spots off Highway 371 after the Highland fire burned 2,400 acres in rural Riverside County near Temecula on Oct. 31, 2023. California Firefighters boost containment of Palisades and Eaton fires amid break from destructive winds The number of confirmed deaths in the fires climbed to at least 27 …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

What happened on Thursday, Jan. 16 as crews improved containment on Palisades, Eaton fires

LA Times

Landslides, debris flows emerge as a threat in areas ravaged by wildfires Los Angeles County Public Works officials said Thursday that teams were working to assess watershed areas in and around the fires, preparing for mudslides and debris flows that are likely to occur if and when rain comes. The area is suffering from “dry ravel,” a type of erosion …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA fires: Red flag warnings issued as millions in Southern California on edge

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation’s second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The devastation of the Palisades …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Containment grows on Palisades, Eaton fire as Brentwood, Encino residents remain on edge

LA Times

George Cunningham on Thursday walks through the rubble of the house on West Manor Street in Altadena where he and his family have lived since 2012. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Friday morning that crews were in their best position yet to get a handle on the blazes — though still with a long way to go. …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing more than 130,000 evacuations

Salon

Firefighters are battling to contain at least five different conflagrations in the Los Angeles area, according to California fire officials speaking early Thursday. With the wind calming slightly on Thursday morning, a battalion chief with Cal Fire told news outlets that his firefighters are using the window of opportunity to “start to build some containment"; due to the high winds …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

LA Times

Steve Salinas shields his face from intense heat as he hoses down a neighbor’s rooftop on Sinaloa Avenue in Altadena. Shelters have been set up at the following places: Animal evacuations: Large animals can be taken to the following places: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank Pierce College Equestrian Center, 7100 El Rancho Dr. in Woodland …

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3 months ago

Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage

ABC

Three homes have been destroyed by bushfire in western Victoria as mild weather conditions allow crews to strengthen containment lines. "We expect those numbers to potentially change as the day goes on, but at the moment that's still a really great outcome given that we were expecting Thursday to have been a day where we could have seen the fire …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Victorian fires expected to flare on Boxing Day in Grampians and across the state

ABC

Victorians are being warned Boxing Day could bring the worst bushfire conditions since Black Summer, with property damage already confirmed during a challenging few days for firefighters. "Boxing Day, we have to be clear, is going to be problematic," said Deputy Premier Ben Carroll. "A part of that gratitude means if you don't need to travel on Boxing Day, please …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xinjiang sets global pace in desert containment

China Daily

An event promoting desertification control efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is held during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. As a key area for combating desertification, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is committed to exploring and implementing methods that will serve as an example nationwide and contribute to China's ecological …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire made a run at this celebrity-studded Malibu enclave. Some neighbors stood their ground

LA Times

Past the security gates of the Serra Retreat area of Malibu sits a small enclave of luxury homes, many of them gated or enclosed with walls. “Monsoon style.” California ‘It was insane’: Malibu couple escapes flames with their 3 goats and potbellied pig The blaze was moving at a fierce pace, fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, and had exploded …

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India ramps up H5N1 containment after outbreak in Madhya Pradesh

Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms

Family cats are safe from an SNP ban as Scottish First Minister John Swinney rules out crackdown on Scotland's felines

Fury as households in Scotland could be banned from getting a pet cat

Govt to employ targeted containment to stop transmission of leprosy

Prepare to be breached: the radical cyber-security strategy that might save your business

J&K village declared containment zone after 17 die of mysterious illness

Four more fall sick in Rajouri’s Badhal village; government identifies containment zones, seals houses

J&K unexplained deaths: Badhal village in Rajouri district declared as containment zone

Section 163 imposed, Badhaal village declared containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths in J-K’s Rajouri

On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day

Firefighters make significant progress on containment of wildfires, as recovery efforts continue

California fires: Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton blazes

Firefighters boost containment of Palisades and Eaton fires amid break from destructive winds

What does fire containment mean?

What happened on Thursday, Jan. 16 as crews improved containment on Palisades, Eaton fires

LA fires: Red flag warnings issued as millions in Southern California on edge

Containment grows on Palisades, Eaton fire as Brentwood, Encino residents remain on edge

Wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing more than 130,000 evacuations

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage

Victorian fires expected to flare on Boxing Day in Grampians and across the state

Xinjiang sets global pace in desert containment

Fire made a run at this celebrity-studded Malibu enclave. Some neighbors stood their ground