Tamil Nadu: Coconut farmers in Pollachi deploy climate sensors amid threat of root wilt disease

Tamil Nadu: Coconut farmers in Pollachi deploy climate sensors amid threat of root wilt disease

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 13 (IANS) In a pioneering initiative in Tamil Nadu, coconut farmers from the Pollachi region of Coimbatore district have begun using a technology-based field monitoring system to track climatic conditions and assess the future viability of coconut cultivation. The move comes as the region grapples with the widespread … Read more

Delhi govt plans to deploy anti-smog guns in industrial areas: Minister

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Delhi government’s Environment Department plans to deploy GPS-enabled hydraulic anti-smog gun vehicles, equipped with water sprinklers, to check air pollution in industrial areas, Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday. Sirsa said that the initiative, to be launched in association with Delhi State … Read more

TN govt to deploy drones, ground robots to tackle forest fires

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 20 (IANS) With rising temperatures linked to climate change contributing to an increase in forest fire incidents, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department is turning to advanced technology to bolster its firefighting capabilities. The department has announced plans to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) … Read more

Mehbooba opposes J&K govt’s move to deploy ex-servicemen, urges jobs for local youth

SRINAGAR, May 19: PDP president and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has opposed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to deploy 4,000 ex-servicemen to guard key infrastructure, calling it a missed opportunity to address unemployment among the region’s youth. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mufti said while the service of … Read more

Punjab Cabinet decides to deploy nine anti-drone systems along Pakistan border

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday decided to deploy nine anti-drone systems along the Pakistan border. “We are ready to foil Pakistan’s conspiracy as monitoring will be done through a high-tech system,” a statement issued by the Punjab government said. … Read more

Tripura govt plans to deploy ‘special executives’ as tourist police: CM Saha

Follow Us on Google News Agartala, May 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced that the state government is planning to deploy ‘special executives’ as tourist police in all the tourist spots in the state. After inaugurating and laying foundation stones of various projects worth Rs 210 crore under the Amarpur sub-division … Read more

Delhi Police deploy six officers at NDLS for crowd management

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Two days after the tragic incident which claimed 18 lives, the Delhi Police have deployed six inspector-rank officers at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to enhance crowd management and ensure passenger safety. These officers, drawn from different districts, were specifically chosen for their experience handling operations at the New … Read more

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