Scientists have underlined the need to conduct a detailed study on the impact of microplastics on the mangrove eco-system in the country, as it is believed that these tiny plastic particles can adversely affect marine life.
Author: PTI
Veteran actor and theatre legend Dinyar Contractor, who appeared in films such as ‘Baadshah’ and
‘Khiladi’, passed away Wednesday morning here. He was 79.
Veteran actress Sheela was yesterday chosen for the prestigious J C Daniel Award, the Kerala government’s highest honour for outstanding contribution to Malayalam cinema.
Mohammad Hafeez saluted Pakistan’s ‘total team effort’ after they stunned hosts England with a 14-run victory over the tournament favourites at Trent Bridge on Monday.
Karnataka JDS chief H Vishwanath resigned from his post today, accepting ‘moral’ responsibility for the party’s dismal show in the recent Lok Sabha polls.
An alleged serial killer, who targeted middle-aged women when they were alone at home, has been arrested in this small town in East Burdwan district in West Bengal, the police said today.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today offered prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here
Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate today in connection with a money laundering case linked to purchase of alleged illegal assets abroad, officials said.
Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja confirmed today that a 23-year-old college student admitted to a hospital here has been infected with the Nipah virus.