Day: August 10, 2020

Geothermal springs in Himalayas release large amount of carbon dioxide: Study

11:40 pm August 10, 2020

New Delhi: The Himalayas host hundreds of geothermal springs and they release a huge amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to a study by the scientists of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG). The scientists at the WIGH, a Dehradun-based institute under the Department of Science and Technology, studied geothermal springs which cover about 10,000 square kms […]

COVID-19 negative certificates mandatory for Sabarimala pilgrims

11:32 pm August 10, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: Devotees to the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala will have to carry COVID-19 negative certificates for darshan when the temple opens for the over two month-long pilgrim season from November 16. They will be allowed entry only through a virtual queue system. The decisions in this regard were taken at a high-level […]

Vijayan claims Rahul shying away from attacking BJP

Kerala CM seeks Centre’s nod for using SDRF funds fully for COVID-19; Thanks PM for sending NDRF teams

11:28 pm August 10, 2020

Thiruv: Citing the double blow of COVID-19 and monsoon fury, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday demanded that the states be allowed to use funds fully from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for the fight against the pandemic, removing the current 25 per cent limit. Raising the demand during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with Chief Ministers of flood-hit […]

Pranab Mukherjee undergoes brain surgery

11:25 pm August 10, 2020

New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday underwent brain surgery at the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) hospital for removal of a clot, sources said. Mukherjee, who was unwell, was hospitalized on the advice of the doctors and had tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery. “Former President Pranab Mukherjee underwent successful brain surgery for removal of […]

Heavy rains in parts of Rajasthan, more forecast

11:20 pm August 10, 2020

Jaipur: Heavy rains occurred in several parts of Rajasthan including state capital Jaipur on Monday, with the weather department forecasting more over the next four-five days due to favorable monsoon activities. Regional MeT department Director R.S Sharma said a circulation system is likely to form around East Rajasthan on August 13-14 due to which there is a possibility of […]