 | Tamil Nadu has 55.1 lakh hypertension cases while 26.15 lakh patients have both BP and diabetes, new health scheme revealsAccording to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine data, 112.78 lakh people have been screened under the scheme so far. |
 | Kochi corp to hand over 10 acres to BPCLThe council also decided to cancel the lease granted to the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) for the use of 20 acres to set up a waste-to-energy plant. |
 | Pulsus CEO calls on PM Modi in HyderabadDuring the meeting, Srinubabu extended his support for the India Business Promotion Scheme (IBPS) under the Digital India initiative. |
 | BPL families can get up to Rs 1.13L per year, says Finance Min T Harish RaoLikewise, the party has also promised to provide Rs 3,000 to women, so each women would get Rs 36,000 per year. |
 | Turn system implemented in LBP canal as inflow dipsWater Resources Department officials implemented the ‘turn system’ to ensure water is available for all farmers dependent on the canal. |
 | Remember Brahmapuram dump site fire in Kerala's Kochi? Now a green plant awaits govt's green signalNotably, the state government has chosen to abandon the 500-tonne capacity waste-to-energy plant, originally proposed in 2012. |
 | BPCL Q2 net profit rises to Rs 8,243.55 cr as marketing margins improvesThe profit was aided by a boost in marketing margins as a freeze on petrol and diesel price revision despite a fall in input crude oil prices helped recover losses incurred when rates were high last y |
 | Climate change taking a toll on marine life: Bay of Bengal ProgrammeSome fish stocks are showing a declining trend in the Indian Ocean, calling for urgent intervention to support sustainably improving the fisheries. |
 | Minister P Rajeeve launches ‘Made in Kerala’ biodegradable paper productsBiodegradable paper products were the idea developed by Nebu Thomas, the proprietor of Alappuzha-based Anna Polymers. |
 | Reappointment of state PSU heads linked to audit says Kerala governmentThe finance department had previously issued multiple circulars warning PSUs about delays in finalising accounts and their failure to address audit observations. |
 | Odisha has made great strides in skilling youth, says Naveen PatnaikIn his address, Minister of State for Skill Development Pritiranjan Gharai said Odisha has now become an advanced centre of technical education. |
 | To stop misuse, finance department wants ban on splitting of BPL cardsOver 1.15 crore families are availing benefits under the guarantee schemes, especially Gruha Lakshmi and Anna Bhagya. |
 | In Gujarat, poverty on rise, count of families using BPL cards goes upThe figure for 2021-22, new BPL families was 1,751 while two moved away from the category. In 2022-23, the rise in BPL category families was 303 while the decrease was only one. |
 | Andhra Pradesh government mulls to develop 288 beachesMinister RK Roja says several MoUs signed during GIS to invest `19,345 crore in tourism sector by creating 51,083 jobs. |
 | Bannerghatta Zoo reports death of seven Leopard cubs since August 22According to the zoo management, it all started on August 21, when one vaccinated female leopard cub aged about eight months rescued from BRT tiger reserve suddenly fell ill. |
 | True-blue blood donors,driven by techThe Blood Donor Hub resembles an ATM and can be kept in public places, especially government hospitals and medical colleges. |
 | Benefits of Paying APDCL Bills Online on Bajaj FinservThe Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) recognises the importance of providing its customers with hassle-free payment methods. |
 | BPSC, Bihar Education Department clash over deputation of teachers for document verificationK.K. Pathak, additional chief secretary of the education department, raised objections to the decision taken by BPSC chairman Atul Prasad to utilize teachers for document verification. |
 | 'I'm emotionally shattered', says disabled PhD scholar who was 'assaulted' in JNU hostelThe National Students' Union of India and the JNU's Students' Federation of India unit alleged that members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad were involved in assaulting Farooque Alam. |
 | Centre tells Telangana to probe misuse of Beti Bachao fundsA total of Rs 71.14 lakh, was reportedly spent on activities such as wall writings, cultural events and online publicity to promote BBBP, as indicated in a service book. |
