Kochi: Keeping decibels in check
Last year, the sound decibels at Pallimukku and Kundanoor Junctions recorded 106 decibels, nearly double the permissible levels. KOCHI: Last year, the sound decibels at Pallimukku and Kundanoor Junctions
New Indian Express (Kochi)
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Strict norms needed to limit effects of climate
KOCHI: Human activity has severely affected aquatic ecosystems, so much so that a critical uncertainty remains on how human beings will interact with these ecosystems in the wake of the climatic change issue.
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Parambikulam to be declared tiger reserve
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary in Palakkad, will be declared a tiger reserve on February 19 by Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh. The sanctuary is home to some of the most endangered species of animals and birds. The sanctuary will become the second
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Moving towards urbanisation
Shibu B S KOCHI: Jointly funded by the Centre and the state to give governance and infrastructure development in urban cities a renewed thrust, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) projects are proving to be a blessing for Kochi.
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Combined drive against spread of four diseases
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A year-long campaign, Four Plus, for the prevention and early detection of malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya and rat fever, has been initiated by the State Health Department. The campaign, a coordinated effort of various departments, will be an intensive drive against the spread of these four diseases.
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New cabbage, cauliflower varieties identified
THRISSUR: Cabbage and cauliflower are vegetables traditionally grown in the winter season on the Northern plains and in the high altitude areas in the South. But, with the advent of tropical varieties which can form marketable 'heads and curds' even at temperatures as high as 35o C, cultivation of these crops is possible now even on the tropical plains of Kerala.
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Mild quake in Palakkad
PALAKKAD: A mild tremor was experienced in and around Kollengode near here around 8.45 a.m. and 9 a.m. The quake measured 2.2 on the Richter scale as recorded by the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi.
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MPs told to get clearance for Metro Rail project
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan has said that securing final clearance for the Metro Rail project and getting funds for the same should be the primary concern of MPs from the State during the coming Budget session of Parliament.
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HC posts Tata petition for order
KAIFI and I The English Version Book Launch KOCHI: The petition filed by Tata against the show-cause notice issued by the Idukki District Collector seeking reasons for not removing the check dams and the rose plantation on the land which is in the company
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Decongesting city roads
Gautham Menon On Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya KOCHI: Finding the traffic modifications at Manorama Junction very effective, the police are planning to extend the same to other parts of the city. Initially the focus will be on traffic modifications along the south overbridge and MG Road, the officials said.
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HC extends stay on demolition
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday extended the stay on demolishing the check dams constructed by the Tata on the land in its possession, for one more day. The hearing will continue on Wednesday.