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Hyderabad city cluster project launched, to link research, industrySubscriber Only
January 09, 2021 05:04 IST
The city cluster project, which is being implemented by the PSA’s office at the behest of the PMO, began in August with Pune. It is likely to be launched in Delhi-NCR later this month. The Bengaluru city cluster will also be launched this year.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
All should get free access to science journals, public research data: new draft S&T policySubscriber Only
January 02, 2021 04:10 IST
More significantly, the government has proposed to buy bulk subscriptions of all important scientific journals across the world, and provide everyone in India free access to them.
Sat, Jan 02, 2021
LGBTQ, women: Draft science policy aims for inclusion, equitySubscriber Only
January 02, 2021 03:32 IST
The proposals, for tackling discrimination and providing equal opportunities in science, are part of a chapter on inclusion and equity in the draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
Sat, Jan 02, 2021
Conservation plan on table to save bat species in Kolar cavesSubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 04:40 IST
The Bat Conservation India Trust, which has been entrusted with drawing up a conservation plan, has also been awarded a grant to conduct further research on this species of bats.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Weather-based advance warning system for disease outbreaks in the works: GovtSubscriber Only
December 21, 2020 08:45 IST
While the model currently in development, based on the relationship between weather changes and incidence is expected to predict outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria and diarrhoea, subsequently, it is likely to monitor non-communicable diseases as well, they added.
Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Domestic violence cases double in KarnatakaSubscriber Only
December 15, 2020 02:06 IST
NFHS-4 data was for 2015-16. The next round of NFSH-5 data is likely to be released next summer.
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
In India, over 75% districts hotspots of extreme weather events, finds studySubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 08:06 IST
The CEEW study found that in the last 50 years, the frequency of flood events increased almost eight times. Events associated with floods such as landslides, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms, and cloudbursts increased by over 20 times.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Over 75% districts hotspots of extreme weather events, finds studySubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 08:00 IST
In 2019, India witnessed 16 extreme flood events, which affected 151 districts. The study found that over 9.7 crore people are currently exposed to extreme floods in India.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Indus Valley civilisation diet had dominance of meat, finds studySubscriber Only
December 10, 2020 06:09 IST
A study, titled “Lipid residues in pottery from the Indus Civilisation in northwest India’’ looks at the food habit of the people of that era on the basis of lipid residue analysis found in pottery from Harappan sites in Haryana.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Govt to set up two Waqf boards in J&K, one in LadakhSubscriber Only
December 05, 2020 01:50 IST
While Kashmir has so far not had Waqf boards, an Auqaf board was established by Sheikh Abdullah in 1932. He himself was its first chairperson. The Auqaf board functioned much like a Waqf board and was in charge of looking after Dargahs, shrines.
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
First-ever study has grim prognosis: native squirrel could vanish from NE after 2050Subscriber Only
December 04, 2020 01:01 IST
The Malayan Giant Squirrel, one of the world's largest squirrel species that has a dark upper body, pale under parts, and a long, bushy tail, is currently found in parts of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.
Fri, Dec 04, 2020
‘2020 set to be among warmest years on record’Subscriber Only
December 03, 2020 04:48 IST
The State of the Global Climate 2020 report also says 2011-20 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all coming since 2015.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
2001 Manipur uprising: CBI says CRPF not to blame for 14 deaths, files closure reportSubscriber Only
December 03, 2020 03:57 IST
The closure report contradicts the Justice C Upendra inquiry commission report of 2001, which squarely blamed the CRPF's "ill-considered" and "unnecessary" use of force for the deaths.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
2020 set to be one of warmest years on recordSubscriber Only
December 02, 2020 14:08 IST
‘We are now experiencing a La Niña, which has a cooling effect on global temperatures, but that has not been sufficient to put a brake on this year’s heat,” said Prof. Taalas of the World Meteorological Organisation
Wed, Dec 02, 2020
Explained: India’s push for gender equity in scienceSubscriber Only
November 28, 2020 03:40 IST
One of the focuses of the new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, currently being drafted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), will be to increase the participation of women in science.
Sun, Nov 29, 2020
Air pollution rising faster in south than in Gangetic India, finds studySubscriber Only
November 27, 2020 03:08 IST
Increase in PM2.5 levels cuts across urban-rural divide, says CPCB-IITD survey.
Fri, Nov 27, 2020
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry brace for Cyclone NivarSubscriber Only
November 25, 2020 03:11 IST
In New Delhi, IMD officials said Nivar was likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 12 hours.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Stubble burning cases up 46% in Punjab, down 28% in HaryanaSubscriber Only
November 25, 2020 02:59 IST
The early start to harvesting this year could be one of the reasons for increased cases of stubble burning in Punjab, according to experts.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Vacancies unfilled, minorities panel has only one memberSubscriber Only
November 23, 2020 02:11 IST
The NCM is mandated to have seven members, including a chairperson and vice-chairperson, with a member each from the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi and Jain communities.
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
With distancing, ghat art, pollution measures, Haridwar prepares for Covid Maha KumbhSubscriber Only
November 21, 2020 04:50 IST
The Kumbh Mela in Haridwar takes place once every 12 years. In 2021 it’ll be taking place after 11 years, a phenomenon that is happening after 80 years.
Sat, Nov 21, 2020
Vulture numbers ‘stabilising’, MoEF launches action plan to increase populationSubscriber Only
November 17, 2020 02:07 IST
The Egyptian vulture is listed as ‘endangered’ while the Himalayan, bearded and cinereous vultures are ‘near threatened’.
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Scientists warn of major earthquake as stress build-up in Uttarakhand’s Dharchula regionSubscriber Only
November 10, 2020 05:35 IST
Scientists say these large concentrations of earthquakes are “release of stress’’ building up in the region and that in the near future, there is likelihood of an earthquake of high magnitude in the region.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
An experiment to grow saffron in Sikkim, with help from J&KSubscriber Only
November 10, 2020 01:37 IST
A pilot project has yielded successful results in Yangyang village of South Sikkim, which produced its first crop of saffron this September.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Survey sights good signs: High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main riverSubscriber Only
November 08, 2020 06:13 IST
The WII will next week kick off the second part of the Ganga survey and in the coming months collate data and information of these increased sightings to ascertain how much the river habitat has improved and how this has affected the species living in the Ganga.
Sun, Nov 08, 2020
CBI to probe how poor minority students duped of scholarshipsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2020 03:38 IST
The Indian Express found victims in Jharkhand, Bihar; fraudulent mention of schools in Punjab and Assam
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