Beijing, Dec 15 : Chinese scientists have revealed how the distribution of abies trees changed in the Quaternary glacial period, providing scientific guidance for the protection of the endangered species against climate change. As an ancient and typical coniferous species living in southwest China, abies is a good example to study the impact of the […]
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French govt studies ways to end strike before Christmas
Paris, Dec 15 : The French government is studying potential areas of discussion with trade unions in a bid to end a nationwide strike over pension reforms. Strikes have once again left much of the country, especially its public transport networks, paralyzed, the Efe news reported. Numerous government members scramble around the nation to explain […]
Trial run of Bengaluru smart parking to begin on Monday
Bengaluru, Dec 14 : The trial-run of the smart parking facility will begin here on Monday. “The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is setting up smart parking across Bengaluru for 3,300 four-wheelers and 10,000 two-wheelers,” tweeted BBMP Commissioner B.H. Anil Kumar, here on Saturday. The first such parking facility would be on Kasturba Road, said […]
Facebook commits $130mn to build Global Oversight Board
San Francisco, Dec 14 : Facebook has made an initial commitment of $130 million to build a global oversight board that will ensure good governance and accountability across its services and platforms. The initial funding will cover operational costs such as office space, staff and travel expenses and should allow the board to operate for […]
Marshals at toll gates to ensure smooth roll-out of FasTag lanes
New Delhi, Dec 14 : To avoid chaotic scenes at toll plazas after directive to turn toll lanes into FasTag lanes across the country, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to deploy marshals at all the plazas across the country to guide vehicles. Besides, regional officers of the apex road development agency would […]
On a Boil: Now Milk prices set to rise by up to Rs 3/ltr
New Delhi, Dec 14 : After onions made headlines with exorbitant cost, milk will soon become dearer as major processing firms have decided to raise prices by up to Rs 3 per litre on the back of constrained supply. Accordingly, the rise is seen to be in line with the retail food inflation trajectory which […]