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Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Digital monitoring system for trees using QR codes
Prayagraj: The Prof Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) State University has launched a digital monitoring system for trees through QR coding on the occasion of World Environment Day on Thursday. Apart from planting saplings, the university has taken an unique initiative of QR coding of trees to conserve them on its campus. Vice-chancellor of the university prof Akhilesh Kumar Singh said that along with the planting of saplings, there is also a need for QR coding of trees to study the progress of environmental conservation, monitoring of plants, and various environmental protection schemes. Environmentalist and prof N B Singh, coordinator of the program says that this technology will be more useful only when the new plants being planted, along with the old trees that have grown, are also included in its scope. On World Environment Day, as many as 50 saplings were planted on the campus. University registrar Sanjay Kumar was also present on the occasion. Professor N B Singh said that QR coding of trees will help in collecting environmental data along with the species, age, time of planting, and place of the tree to give digital identity to the trees. This will promote environmental education and awareness. The most important thing is that after planting the saplings every year, the important data required for knowing the actual status of those saplings was not available through tagging, which will be possible through QR coding. Meanwhile, city denizens took pledge to protect the environment by planting saplings and protecting them under the theme 'beat the plastic pollution.' Admitting that plastic pollution is a major challenge before the masses, there is a strong need on the part of individuals to create awareness, said environmentalist Ajay Krantikari, adding, "We should reach out to every individual to take active participation to eradicate plastic pollution," he added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Fresh Covid case in Lucknow, patient isolated
Lucknow: State capital witnessed another Covid-19 case on Wednesday. A 37-year-old man from BBD Green City, Ayodhya Road, recently tested positive. The patient is currently isolated at home. According to chief medical officer Dr N B Singh, there are six confirmed Covid-19 cases in the city, of which four remain active. Earlier, confirmed cases included a 60-year-old man who returned from Uttarakhand, a 53-year-old woman from Ruchikhand, Aashiana, a 68-year-old man from Daliganj, a 20-year-old man from Vishwas Khand, Gomtinagar and a 53-year-old man from Nazirganj who tested positive last Tuesday.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City reports its firstCovid case in 17 mths,patient recovers
Lucknow: The city reported first Covid-19 case after a gap of nearly 17 months amid a fresh surge in coronavirus infections across several states. The patient, a 60-year-old resident of Ashiyana, recently returned from a religious pilgrimage to Uttarakhand and developed breathing difficulties on May 14. He was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), where he tested positive for Covid-19 on May 21. He recovered during treatment at SGPGI and is currently under home isolation. His sample has been sent for genome sequencing. Health department has also collected samples from close contacts for precautionary testing. Family members have been advised to stay vigilant and continue prescribed medication. Health department has intensified surveillance and all hospitals in the district have been instructed to test patients showing symptoms of Covid-19 or related respiratory illnesses. Chief medical officer Dr NB Singh said, "This is the first confirmed case in the city since Jan 10, 2024, when Lucknow was declared Covid-free. We are taking all necessary steps. There's no need to panic but residents must remain alert and follow safety guidelines." Authorities have also issued fresh directives to boost Covid-19 preparedness in the light of prevalence of JN1 variant, urging the people to report symptoms promptly and avoid complacency.
