Agriculture, Trivandrum
February 02, 2017
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Applied Research on Drought-Resistant Crop Varieties Need of the Hour

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With many parts of the country, including Kerala, under a drought spell, applied research to develop water-efficient and high-yielding crop varieties is the need of the hour, said scientists and plant biologists on the sidelines of India’s first EMBO conference on plant biology in India. Jointly organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology […]

Agriculture, Trivandrum
February 02, 2017
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First EMBO Conference on Plant Biology in India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Faced with challenges of climate change, diseases, drought and pestilence adversely impacting crop productivity, renowned scientists and plant biologists from India and abroad today called for forceful technological interventions in plant research leading to adoption of sustainable agricultural practices for the benefit of farmers across the globe. “There is need for advanced plant research […]

Health, Trivandrum
February 02, 2017
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Two-day Workshop on Machine Learning for Health Sector

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K), in association with GE Global Health and electronics incubator Maker Village, is organising a two-day workshop on “Machine Learning in Medical Image Computing” at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, on February 2 and 3. “The workshop, which is aimed at nurturing interest in electronics and machine learning […]

Travel, Trivandrum
January 31, 2017
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Squad TTEs as Service TTEs at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram Division will be setting up special passenger helpdesk on all platforms in Thiruvananthapuram central station from 01st February 2017 on an experimental basis. Experienced squad TTEs will man the desk during arrival/departure of trains. Passengers can seek assistance on travel necessities like wheel chair, service of Rail sahayaks (porters),connection trains etc. The departure […]

Education, Trivandrum
January 28, 2017
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CISSA Organises Training Programme on Diagnostic Imaging

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) today organised a one day training programme on Diagnostic Imaging for Ayurveda graduates. The training programme that was organised at the G V Raja Hall at the Trivandrum Tennis Club in Kowdiar was inaugurated by Dr J Hareendran Nair, Managing Director, Pankaja Kasturi Herbals (P) […]

Education, Trivandrum
January 24, 2017
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NISH Invites Applications for ISL Course

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH)has invited applications for a 32 hrs introductory/basic course on Indian Sign Language for the public, commencing on February 18. The first 30 applicants will be admitted to the course, scheduled from 2 p.m to 4p.m on Saturdays at the NISH campus at Ulloor-AkkulamRoad, Sreekaryam. Preference will […]

Travel, Trivandrum
January 24, 2017
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Kerala’s Boat Race a Major Attraction in FITUR 2017 in Spain

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The fascinating boat race, a signature event of Kerala, turned out to be a stellar attraction as Kerala Tourism showcased the mesmerizing grandeur of God’s Own Country at the just concluded FITUR, one of the world’s largest tourism and travel fairs. The sprawling stall of Kerala Tourism at the January 18-22 travel industry fair […]

Health, Trivandrum
January 20, 2017
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Tobacco Use Among Students and Youth: Measures Needed on War Footing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The pervasiveness of tobacco use and accessibility among school students are widening the magnitude of this public health issue in Kerala, as two major studies aver. Studies by Regional Cancer Centre here and Kannur Medical College point to the enormity of the problem, substantiating demand by experts for measures on a war footing to […]

Education, Trivandrum
January 17, 2017
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Thiruvananthapuram Student Dr. Shabnam Tops NEET PG 2017

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences (DAMS) student, Dr. Shabnam from Thiruvananthapuram made her parents and institute proud by achieving first Rank in NEET PG 2017. Around one lakh doctors appeared for this nationwide exam and competed for various specialties. Dr. Shabnam attributes her success to her teachers in DAMS and her dedicated plans with […]

Business, Kerala, Trivandrum
January 16, 2017
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Saksham 2017 Launched in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Public Sector Oil companies in Kerala launched Saksham 2017, a month long Oil & Gas conservation awareness campaign on 16th January 2017 at Institute of Engineers Hall, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram. S.M.Vijayanand, Chief Secretary, Govt of Kerala inaugurated the function. During the inaugural address  Vijayanand urged students to take up the cause of energy conservation through […]