Kerala High Court

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for joining Opposition in calling Wayanad shutdown

The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government for joining the Congress-led opposition to call for a shutdown in the Wayanad district on November 19 to protest the Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works in wake of the devastating landslide that washed away four villages in the district in July. 1 hour ago
Supreme Court

Is anyone stopping polluting trucks from entering Delhi, asks SC

Taking a tough stand against unchecked entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday hinted at asking the police to set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to turn back non-essential vehicles and appointed 13 lawyers, one each for the 13 major border entry points, to assess compliance with its earlier directions. 2 hours ago
No engagement with Adani Group, claims baseless: BJD

No engagement with Adani Group, claims baseless: BJD

Odisha's former ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday clarified the power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the state with the Adani Group, saying that claims being made regarding the state are "baseless and incorrect". 3 hours ago
Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced that the government will come up with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of sirens, tinted glasses, and flickering lights--the common features of the 'VIP culture'--and the same will be strictly implemented to minimise the inconvenience to the public in the state. 4 hours ago
Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. 9 hours ago
Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast, an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). 9 hours ago