11,846 new cases of HIV in Hyderabad in 2016
The deadly HIV is on the rise in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana, with the capital city alone accounting for 33 per cent of HIV AIDS cases in the state. In fact, the number of people living with
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Forest cover down, industries to face pressure
New Delhi India’s forest cover has shrunk marginally, says the latest government report. The reduction of 367 sq km (about the size of the Ranthambore National Park) means that the total forested land in the country is 23.81% of the geographical area. The reduction implies the ministry of environment and forests will be even more uncomfortable with industrial projects in green areas. The ‘India State of Forest Report, 2011’ shows that while 12 states registered a fall in forest and tree cover, 15 states — led by Punjab – showed an increase.
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Land acquisition policy against Adivasis, says Medha
‘Governments snatching lands without consent of gram sabhas' Noted social activist Medha Patkar has alleged that indiscriminate acquisition of farm and forest lands by the governments in the name of
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Alarming rise seen in farm suicides in Andhra Pradesh
A fact-finding team representing a collective of 40 farmers' organisations, Raitu Swarajya Vedika, has found an alarming rise in the number of suicides by farmers — as many as 90 in the last month alone
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Untapped potential - Geothermal segment awaits policy attention
Geothermal power continues to be one of the least exploited renewable energy segments in India. Almost the entire estimated potential of about 10,600 MW remains unutilised except a few pilot installations
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Jairam Ramesh to fast-track road construction in Naxalite corridor
Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh has called for fast tracking construction of rural roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Naxalite-affected districts. He said this will be
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39 MW Jurala sixth hydel unit commissioned
AP Genco to add 500 MW at Kothagudam thermal power station Hyderabad, Aug. 4: The sixth unit of 39 MW of Priyadarshini Jurala hydro electric power station was commissioned today taking up the total
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Experimenting with the young
<p>The inquiry committee report on the anti-cervical cancer vaccine study project finds serious ethical violations. (Editorial)</p>
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HPV vaccine: A.P. issued orders to educational institutions
For smooth implementation of the
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Drive to check use of plastic
Khammam, Jan. 31: The district administration has started implementation of an action plan to curb usage of plastic products strictly in all six municipal towns across the district. In Khammam town, awareness camps are being conducted by the municipal authorities.Officials conducted inspections and imposed penalities on sale and usage of plastic covers and glasses.
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Downpour causes heavy damage in Khammam
Khammam, Dec. 7: Under the influence of cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, the district experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Rainfall had started on Monday evening and it continued on Tuesday. As result of downpour, paddy and cotton crops were heavily damaged across the district. Sheaf of corns and bundles of grain stocks which are kept in the fields after reaping were inundated by the rain water.