Kerala
WAYANAD - Almost a year after two samples of drinking water tested positive for the highly dangerous pesticide endosulphan, many in Mananthavady town in Kerala's hilly district of Wayanad continue to drink the same water.
THRISSUR - It was a protest march with a difference! Elephants accompanied activists of the Kerala State Pooram-Perunnal Festival Coordination Committee as they marched to District Forest Offices (DFO) here and four other places Monday to protest the Elephant Task Force's recommendations.
THRISSUR - A task force formed to protect elephants and their habitats across the country is to meet here April 30, an official said.
KOCHI - Archaeological remains like shards of Roman amphora have recently been dug up from Pattanam near Kochi, close to the ancient port town Muziris, known locally as Kdoungallur.
PALAKKAD - Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh Friday said the clearance for the much-delayed Athirapally hydro-electric power project cannot be given because of two studies.
