Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Daily mouthwash may inactivate human coronaviruses: Study

In a fight against the novel coronavirus, scientists have found that certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses.

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Shut non-complying thermal power plants if air quality worsens: SC-appointed panel tells UP, Haryana

Expecting further deterioration in air quality in the coming days, the Environment Pollution Control Authority on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to be ready to close thermal power plants that do not meet the standards laid down in 2015.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Another terrorist killed in Shopian encounter

Another terrorist was killed by security forces in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. With this, the death toll of terrorists killed in the operation has risen up to two.

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Punjab CM moves resolution in assembly against Centre's farm laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday moved a resolution in the state assembly against the contentious farm laws enacted by the Centre recently. The resolution was moved by the Leader of the House on the second day of a special assembly session here over the new farm laws.

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Karnataka: Riding without helmet will now lead to 3-month suspension of driving license

Karnataka's Transport Department has made helmets mandatory for all people riding on the two-wheelers and imposed a three-month suspension of driving license for non-compliance. "As per new directives, helmets are mandatory for all two-wheeler riders who are over four years of age. State govt has imposed a 3-month suspension of driving license along with a penalty in case of violation," said State Department of Transport, Karnataka.

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Delhi air quality sees marginal improvement, likely to turn 'very poor' by tomorrow

The air quality in the national capital witnessed a marginal improvement on Tuesday morning due to favourable wind speed, however, it continued to remain in the "poor" category. 

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In a first, India takes up cultivation of Heeng: What you need to know

Asafoetida, or heeng, is an everyday condiment used in an Indian kitchen. There's hardly any Indian household that doesn't use the valuable spice. Many do not know that the condiment was not grown in the country till last week when it was taken up for cultivation for the first time. Until now, it was being imported and could not take its root in India. However, this is about to change. 

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Republic Day 2024: French band, marching contingent and Rafale jets participate in parade | WATCH

Republic Day 2024 : As India's 75th Republic Day Parade kicked off in the national capital, a 30-member band contingent and a marching c...