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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KSRTC Plans e-toilets to revolutionise sanitation
KOCHI: In the next three months, passengers at the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus stand in the city can make use of electronic toilets (e-toilets). The KSRTC stand in the city is among the four stands in the state that have been identified for installing the state-of-the-art e-toilets. The project has been mooted by a team of officials led by Transport Minister Jose Thet
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ISRO scientists keen on smooth launch next week
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday began an awaited five-day sabbatical for ISRO units in the city courtesy the election, a national holiday, a festival and the weekend, but space scientists here nonetheless are keeping their fingers crossed for the PSLV C-16 launch planned for next week. The PSLV C-16 mission is slated for an April 20 lift-off, but only if the Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) gi
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Fruit poisoning hits Kochi
TRIPUNITHURA: Summer is at its peak and the demand for fruits at an all-time high. But many people are getting admitted to various hospitals in the city due to
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Kattampally wetland to find place in Ramsar list
KANNUR: Kattampally wetland area in Kannur district, known for its migratory bird sanctuary, is likely to be included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
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Mullaperiyar cannot survive a natural calamity
KOCHI: The disaster that struck Japan in the form of an earthquake and tsunami has raised fresh concerns on the security of the Mullaperiyar dam. Experts have already pointed out that the dam will not be able to withstand a natural calamity of even lesser magnitude. Studies have already been carried out on the possible impact of an earthquake on the dam.
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Set up waste treatment plants: Kerala HC
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government and the local bodies to set up plants for treating and disposing of human excreta and other waste at convenient places across the state. The plants should be set up in a time-bound manner, a Division Bench comprising Justice C N Ramachandran Nair and Justice Bhabani Prasad Ray said. The directive was issued while consider
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Endosulfan on its way out in US, Europe'
KOCHI: Endosulfan is all set to be a major election issue in states like Kerala as despite the ban, endosulfan continues to be a major problem.
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Ernakulam fast becoming 'Tobacco-free' district
KOCHI: College students in the city actively took part in the exercise towards making Ernakulam the country
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Thrikkakkara in need of fast action
KOCHI: As the waste menace is continuing to be a major headache for residents and authorities, the newly formed Thrikkakara Municipality is planning to initiate steps to tackle the issue.
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PMFAI charges baseless: NGO
The city-based NGO Thanal has dismissed allegations raised by the Pesticide Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) that Thanal had been receiving funds from European Union to run media campaign against endosulphan as absolutely baseless. ''This is just part of an orchestrated move to create media hype before the Conference of Parties is held in Geneva before February end.