Gas consumption reaches 876 mcm per dayGas consumption reaches 876 mcm per day

TEHRAN- The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that in the past 24 hours, gas consumption in the country has reached 876 million cubic meters (mcm).

According to the report released by the NIGC, 618 million cubic meters of gas were consumed in the household, commercial, and small industrial sectors, with 71 percent of the total

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Rainfall drops by over 50% since mid-SeptemberRainfall drops by over 50% since mid-September

TEHRAN—From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) to January 30, 50.5 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, a 51.1 percent decrease from the long-term average of 103.2 mm, according to the Metrological Organization.

The latest data shows that over the last week, which ended on January 30, the country received a

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Iran world's second producer of ‘tilmanocept& cancer tracerIran world's second producer of ‘tilmanocept& cancer tracer

TEHRAN –An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a new method for the synthesis of Technetium (99mTc) tilmanocept, a radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent used to determine lymph nodes that may be draining from tumors.

Since 2013, the U.S. has been the only manufacturer of this radiopharmaceutical agent, IRNA reported.

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Renewable power plants capacity to rise 3,500 MW by next yearRenewable power plants capacity to rise 3,500 MW by next year

TEHRAN- The deputy energy minister said: "The Ministry of Energy is seeking to increase the capacity of the renewable power plants by 3500 MW by the peak energy period next year, and the financial resources for this plan have been secured through the efforts of the minister of energy."

Mohsen Tarztalab added that with the president's directive and

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World Wetlands Day: ‘Protecting Wetlands for our common future&World Wetlands Day: ‘Protecting Wetlands for our common future’

TEHRAN – Celebrated on the second day of February every year, the World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about wetlands, and increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems.

‘Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future’ is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2025.

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor

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Fundraising campaign for children with disabilities launchedFundraising campaign for children with disabilities launched

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Tejarat Bank have started a campaign titled ‘Disability is part of me, not all of me’ which aims to empower children with disabilities in Iran through raising awareness and fostering a supportive environment.

This initiative highlights the commitment of both organizations to promoting

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