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The Hindu Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained

Can the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 strain spread from cattle to humans? What is the strategy to identify and contain the spread of the virus? What is the concept of ‘One Health’ and how is Kerala using it to limit the spread of avian influenza?

The Hindu Choked roads highlight the need for Tambaram-Velachery link

It was planned to cover Pallikaranai and Medavakkam. The feasibility report was submitted to the State government a few years ago. Three months ago, the project got a fresh lease of life and Chennai Metro Rail roped in a consultant to reassess the feasibility

The Hindu Remembering A.J.T. Johnsingh, who mooted landscape-wide conservation in the Nilgiris

Conservationist A.J.T. Johnsingh recommended measures for better contiguity between habitats for elephants, tigers, and other large mammals, especially between Mukurthi National Park and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. He also called for landscape-wide conservation covering human-animal interface areas in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

The Hindu The tea gardens at Manjolai fall silent as company gets ready to cease operations

Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation acquired 8,374 acres through a 99-year lease from the Zamin of Singampatti. When the Zamin system was abolished, the land was acquired by the government. Since the lease is expiring in 2028, the BBTC appealed for ‘ryotwari patta’, but its plea was turned down. Courts also ruled against the company

The Hindu 11 MLC seats in Maharashtra to go to polls on July 12

The last date to file nominations is July 2 and the election and counting will be held on July 12

The Hindu GI tag sought for the Senkanthal seed whose flower holds a special place in Tamil literature

Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare M.R.K.Panneerselvam, while presenting the State’s Agriculture Budget, had said that Geographical Indication tag would be obtained for 10 agricultural products at a cost of ₹30 lakh

The Hindu Euro 2024: Scotland aims to bounce back against Switzerland after being routed by Germany

Scotland was routed 5-1 by Germany in the opening game of the European Championship and on June 19 takes on a Switzerland team that beat Hungary 3-1 in its first match in Group A.