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Rubber price touches record ₹300 a kg
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Rubber price touches record ₹300 a kg

Sharp rise in rubber prices is attributed to a combination of factors, including tight domestic supplies, low rubber production across Southeast Asian countries due to climatic factors, conflict in West Asia affecting synthetic rubber production. Centre plans to include Keralam in the second phase of ATMA’s plantation programme to boost local output.

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LA communities kick out Big Oil
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LA communities kick out Big Oil

After years of advocacy from residents and legal battles with Big Oil, LA has voted to ban drilling and phase out oil extraction in the city. It's the first city in the country to kick the oil industry out.

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Palnadu on high alert as Cyclone Murasu threatens heavy rain

The cyclone's impact is expected to be significant in the district on November 2 and 3, and people have been advised to remain vigilant; Collector instructs all departments to remain prepared and take precautionary measures to minimise the impact of heavy rainfall

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