Nation’s first monkeypox case discharged
Thiruvananthapuram, July 30 (BPNS) The first monkeypox virus (MPV) case in the country, reported from Kerala’s Kollam district on July 14, got discharged today. The 35-year-old man, who returned from the UAE, was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. The hospital authorities said that he is physically and mentally fit and the […]
Kerala plans inspection drive against adulteration in curry powders
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (BPNS) Amid reports of the presence of adulterated curry powders in the market, the state food safety department has decided to beef up its inspections. Entrusting the department’s special squads to conduct such inspections in each district, health minister Veena George said that stringent punishments await those who carry out adulteration. Meanwhile, […]
Green power producers sore as TN Power utility to increase transmission charges by 14 fold
Chennai, July 29 (BPNS) The Green power producers of Tamil Nadu are sore as the Tamil Nadu Distribution and Generation Company (Tangedco) has submitted a proposal to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission to raise the transmission charges. According to the proposal submitted by Tangedco, the charges per unit for transmission will be increased to […]
Tiger roars in Coimbatore forest division as population increases
Chennai, July 29 (BPNS) On International Tiger Day, Wildlife activists and conservationists are on a high after the reported increase in the Tiger population in the Coimbatore forest division. According to conservationists, there are around 20 tigers in the Coimbatore forest division. However as the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has flagged the official announcement […]
Two die in stone quarry at Peramballur, Tamil Nadu
Chennai, July 29 (BPNS) Two people lost their lives when boulders and soil caved into a stone quarry in Kalpadi, Peramballur district on Friday morning. The deceased is C. Subramani (40), brother of the quarry owner, Murugesan, and a driver at the stone quarry, R. Senthil Kumar (35). According to Perambalur, Superintendent of Police who […]
India is world’s growth engine and youth, growth engine of India: PM
Chennai, July 29 (BPNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the whole world was looking at India’s youth with hope as they are the growth engines of the country and the world. He was speaking at the 42nd convocation ceremony of Anna University on Friday. The Prime minister in his speech said,” The whole world is […]
“TN Global Tiger Summit in October at Chennai” ,Stalin
Chennai, July 29 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin on Friday said that Chennai would host the ‘TN Global Tiger Summit ‘ in October. In a statement, the Chief Minister said that the Tamil Nadu Government would join hands with the Central government to conduct the Global Tiger Summit. Stalin made the announcement on […]
Maldivian President to visit India in Aug; trade, connectivity in focus
New Delhi, July 28 (BPNS) Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is set to visit India in the first week of August, during which discussions on connectivity and trade would likely remain in focus. Though the date of his visit is yet to be confirmed, he is expected to arrive on August 2-3. President Solih, during […]
No threat for third Indian team in Chess Olympiad after Pakistan’s withdrawal
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) In wake of the Pakistan government announcing the withdrawal of its two teams – Open, Women – from the 44th Chess Olympiad in India and making the entries an odd number, India’s third team will not be affected, it is learnt. With withdrawal of Pakistan, the total number of confirmed entries […]
