Zanskar Valley, Ladakh. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Centre and others in a matter regarding the rapid expansion of the Himalayan glacial lakes, raising concerns over the increasing risk of natural disasters. The NGT took suo motu (on its own) cognisance of a news … Read more
The leaders of Kula Vyatireka Porata Sangham (KVPS) have given a call for a protest on November 26 against what they called the Centre’s ‘anti-farmer, anti-worker and anti-people policies’. In a statement, KVPS State president O. Nallappa and general secretary Andhra Malyadri said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced their decision … Read more
The festival is designed to create environmental awareness through films. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues, is set to take place from November 22 to December 8 across India. Launched in 2020, the festival promotes environmental awareness through … Read more
Chennai: In an effort to broaden the reach of diabetes care and champion the needs of India’s ageing population, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) has launched the ‘Healthy Ageing Clinic’ and ‘Dr Mohan’s On Wheels.’ These two novel initiatives seek to reshape how diabetes is managed in India, placing a strong emphasis on accessibility, … Read more
Chennai: Infinx, which provides AI-driven solutions to healthcare providers, has set up a state-of-the-art delivery centre in Madurai, marking a significant milestone in the history of the company, a top official said. The facility in Madurai, is expected to create around 700 jobs over the next five years and would support the company’s mission of … Read more
The revamped Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottoor in Thiruvananthapuram. Flanked by the Neyyar reservoir and nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, the tranquil village of Kottoor is set to welcome visitors to the Elephant Rehabilitation Centre near Kappukadu, reopening to the public on Friday after a major facelift. The state-of-the-art centre features 50 … Read more
Fortified Rice | Photo Credit: V. Raju The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (October 9, 2024), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under various government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare programs, from July 2024 to December 2028. … Read more
A file photo of the search and rescue operations following the landslides at Chooralmala in Wayanad, Kerala. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Kerala government remains optimistic that the Centre would release special assistance to Kerala in view of the Wayanad landslide disaster, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. Replying to questions in the State … Read more
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday said the Central government’s decision to hold Parliamentary Joint Committee’s meeting to listening to perspectives from various stakeholders regarding the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act should result in beneficial measures with respect to governance of management of properties donated for Islamic religious and charitable purposes. In a statement, … Read more
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The Centre said on Wednesday (September 18, 2024) that it does not expect an increase in prices of essential commodities such as sugar and edible oils during the festival season. Talking to reporters on decisions taken by the Food Ministry in the first 100 days of … Read more