Environment protection must be of prime concern
Prabhu N. Badiger, civil judge (Senior Division), has said that environmental protection has become a matter of great concern. He was speaking after inaugurating a programme on creating awareness about
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‘Track down wild relatives of indigenous crops’
Agronomist proposes genetic introgression to mitigate the after-effects of Green Revolution The Green Revolution played a major role in improving the agricultural economy of India as a newly independent
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Mechanism to segregate waste to be in place soon in district
90% of local bodies have set up Haritha Senas, says Suchitwa Mission Ernakulam district seems to be inching close to the goal of setting up a proper mechanism for segregation and collection of non-biodegradable
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Nipah virus can’t survive in fruits: NIV scientists
PUNE: Scientists at the city’s National Institute of Virology said Nipah virus did not spread through fruits. “Viruses are obligatory parasites. They cannot multiply in fruits. Like any other virus, Nipah
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250 houses flooded near Kainakary
Alappuzha District Collector S. Suhas visiting families affected by flooding at Valiyathuruthu in Kainakary on Monday. Collapsed bund to be rebuilt and strengthened District Collector S. Suhas on
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Nationwide protests continue despite approaching deadline of coastal regulation notice
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With June 16 set as the last date to receive public comments and suggestions on the Draft Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification- 2018 released by the Union Ministry of Environment,
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Nipah outbreak in Kerala: HC commends government's efforts
KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Wednesday lauded the efforts taken by the state government and its health department in tackling Nipah virus outbreak. A division bench comprising of acting chief justice
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Dengue cases on the rise in Alappuzha
With the change in climate, the number of dengue and fever cases is on rise in the district. According to Health Department statistics, various government hospitals in the district have seen over 5,
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Heavy rain: 28 houses partially damaged in district
KOCHI: Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc causing damage to 28 houses in the district on Monday. Officialswiththedisaster managementsaid47houseshadbeen partially damaged over the past two days. According
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Rain havoc claims 21 lives in Kerala; heavy showers and high wave alert till June 15
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rain havoc during this South West Monsoon in Kerala with incessant heavy rains, flash floods and debris flows, has claimed 21 lives and left 591 houses fully damaged. Now, the next