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CCMB studying molecular mechanisms of domestication for livestock development

Hyderabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have been studying genetics of water buffalo for more than a decade, and created tools for studying genomes of domestic buffalo.

Using those, Prof Satish Kumar (now at Central University of Haryana, and then at CCMB) and collaborators at the University of Edinburgh have compared the effects of domestication on the genetic makeup (genome) of water buffalo breeds with that of cattle breeds from across the world.
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Keralareports 851 pedestrian deaths in 2025, launches “White Line Lifeline” drive

19 Nov 2025 | 9:27 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19 (UNI) Kerala is witnessing a worrying surge in pedestrian fatalities, with 851 deaths reported up to October 31 this year, including 218 at zebra crossings. The state police conducted a three-day special enforcement initiative from November 14, “White Line Lifeline,” targeting traffic violations that endanger vulnerable road users and aiming to make streets safer for all.

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Vi boosts network on Sabarimala route, launches child-safety wristbands

19 Nov 2025 | 9:21 AM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 19 (UNI) Ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, telecom operator Vi and the Kerala Police have renewed their partnership to enhance safety and connectivity for lakhs of devotees.
Vi has announced upgraded network infrastructure along the pilgrimage route and launched pre-registration for its Vi Suraksha QR-coded wristbands aimed at protecting child pilgrims.

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Severe cold wave grips parts of Telangana: Met

19 Nov 2025 | 2:22 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (UNI) Severe cold wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets of Adilabad district, while cold wave conditions were reported in parts of Medak during the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

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Wonderla Holidays sets up Rs 611 crore amusement park near Chennai

19 Nov 2025 | 2:07 AM

Chennai, Nov 18 (UNI) Wonderla Holidays, India's largest amusement park chain, on Tuesday announced the launch of Wonderla Chennai, its fifth and most ambitious park project at Illalur village near here.

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Telangana Govt aims to become national model for people-centric digital governance: Sridhar Babu

19 Nov 2025 | 1:48 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Tuesday said the state is working to become a national role model in people-centric digital governance, with a mission to train 10 lakh youth in artificial intelligence every year.

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