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Lack of facilities, 'public resistance' land state in grip of med-waste crisis

Only 70 tonnes treated daily; govt in dark about number of waste generators, say sources

West Bengal native gets rigorous imprisonment for murder

THE Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sabuj Kumar Biswas, a 34-year-old native of West Bengal, to rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh for the 2015 murder of a 38-year-old woman.

TDB plans to go digital with NIC's technology

THE Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to go all digital using a technology of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to computerise all its offices.

Soil from Paravur lake to be dredged for NH66 work

Soil testing completed, state govt expected to grant permission soon

Residents demand action on idle govt land amid growing wild boar issues

A 10-ACRE plot of land owned by the home department in the Mattapally area of Palamel panchayat, Alappuzha, has been lying unused for decades, creating problems for local residents.

JUMBO CALENDARS ARE HERE FOR A RARE CAUSE

Initiative aimed at supporting mahouts who picked up injuries while caring for elephants

Kozhikode navy officer among two recognised for outstanding voyage

LIEUTENANT Commanders Dilna K and Roopa Alagirisamy, currently on a mission to sail around the globe, have bagged the prestigious Admiral Ram-das Trophy 2024 for the outstanding voyage of the year.

State govt seeks special packages at Centre's pre-budget consultation

A special package of ₹24,000 crore and ₹2,000 assistance for Wayanad rehabilitation were among the demands made by the state at the pre-budget consultation held by the Union government.

Implement Forest Bill sans dilution, CSI tells state govt

AT a time when the Syro-Malabar Church has launched a protest against the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has come out in support of the bill.

Students with disabilities strike gold with wholesome products

\"WE are different but not less.\" This is the motto of the Centre for Early Intervention Rehabilitation and Research (CEIRR), Perumbavoor, which works with persons with disabilities (PwDs). And through its actions, the institute is showing it means what it says.

Ho, Ho, Ho! This X'mas, spread joy with personalised Santa greetings

SIX tech-savvy youths from the state have come together to develop an Artificial Intelligence-based web application designed to send personalised Christmas greetings and messages in Santa Claus' voice.

MVD: PVT VEHICLES MAY BE LENT TO FRIENDS & KIN IN EXIGENCIES

PUTTING an end to misinterpretations and concerns over the use of private and rental vehicles, the transport commissioner has said that private vehicles may be used by the owners' family members or friends without being deemed a violation.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

PLAN TO FORMALISE SPECIAL CESS FOR DISASTER RELIEF

THE GST Council on Saturday decided to formalise a procedure for states to levy special cess to raise money for disaster relief.

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

MAPPING FLOOD, DROUGHT RISKS OF INDIAN DISTRICTS

A new report from the Department of Science and Technology and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, quantified the vulnerability of each district in the country to climate change so as to develop actionable pathways to mitigate them and evolve sustainable solutions.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.

Gill's Away Output A Cause For Concern

India's number three was expected to play the role of his formidable predecessor, Pujara. He has not been up to the mark in BGT so far

SPURS SURVIVE MAN UTD COMEBACK TO ADVANCE

TOTTENHAM survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Barty's former hotspot now a different world

227 ARCHERFIELD Road, Richlands, Brisbane, Queensland. It is an address that holds significance not just in Australian tennis, but the country's sporting history.

Colombo an option for CT due to UAE's visa rule

FOR the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains priority for being a neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Shriram Fin launches green finance vertical

WITH increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy products, Shriram Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram Group, on Friday announced the launch of a separate vertical Shriram Green Finance, which will finance a range of sustainable solutions.

Forex reserves decline for second month

THE foreign exchange reserves continued the downward trajectory for the second month.

States ask for higher borrowing ceiling, interest-free loans

THE GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services.

Drafting of DPDP Act rules nearly complete

DRAFTING of the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, is in its final stage, said Minister of state Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada on Friday.

Mkts see worst week in 30 months

Sell-off triggered by Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts, investors lose over ₹18L cr this week

Bajaj Auto plans to extend EV range to some bikes

BAJAJ AUTO, which has claimed that its Chetak brand of electric scooters has become market leader with 27% of the pie, is planning to extend its EV range to some of its bikes, a senior company official has said.

Aligning inflation to RBI's 4% target key to ensuring growth: MPC minutes

THE members of the Reserve Bank rate-setting panel in the minutes of its December meeting released on Friday said high prices are the cause for demand slowdown, and aligning inflation to the central bank's 4% target is the key to ensuring sustained economic growth.