China blocks Wikipedia in all languages
Internet censorship researchers have found that China has blocked Wikipedia. China had previously banned the Chinese language version of the site as well as the pages for sensitive search terms …
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IMD says southwest monsoon will reach Kerala on June 6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the southwest monsoon would be arrive in Kerala on June 6. The normal onset date is June 1. The prediction is in …
Read MoreTRA unveils AI tool to improve tea quality
Tea Research Association (TRA) has introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology to improve quality. The technology has been developed through a collaboration between TRA and Agnext, a start-up which was incubated …
Read MoreBrain death certification to be mandatory
The Kerala government has decided to make certification of brain death at intensive care units in all medical facilities in the State mandatory. Under the new rules, once brain death …
Read MoreOdisha govt. to use drones to spot deer
The Odisha government has decided to use drones to locate about 4,000 spotted deer who are missing from Balukhand-Konark sanctuary following the extremely severe cyclone Fani. Drones are unmanned aircrafts …
Read MoreQuick, cheap diagnostic test for Haemophilia A
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s National Institute of Immunohematology, Mumbai, has developed a cost-effective Point-of-Care (POC) rapid diagnostic test for severe Haemophilia A and Von Willebrand Disease (VWD). …
Read MoreSouthwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on June 4
Private weather forecaster Skymet has said that it expects the 2019 monsoon to arrive in Kerala on June 4 and make a sluggish progress thereafter. It has warned that the …
Read MoreWayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is tiger kingdom of the State
A recent study has found that the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) holds the largest tiger population in Kerala. Of the total 176 tigers in Kerala, 75 were identified from WWS. …
Read MoreFloods result of rampant construction: SC
The Supreme Court has highlighted that rampant construction activities in eco-sensitive areas with natural water flow have a devastating effect and can lead to natural calamities such as those seen …
Read MoreISRO hosts first batch of teen scientists
Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) is hosting first batch of students under the Young Scientists Programme, also known as YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA). In January 2019, ISRO had announced “Young …
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