Four students were killed after being struck by lightning at Mankada in Kerala’s Malappuram district on Tuesday evening. The deceased were identified as Fahad, Siyad, Rahees and Wahas. The incident occurred around 5 pm at the Panthallur View Point in Vellila near Mankada, where a group of students had gathered. According to reports, the students Read More…
Hotel food prices have increased across Kerala following the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. Tea prices have gone up by around Rs 4, taking the cost of a cup to Rs 16 in many hotels and restaurants. The price of meals has also increased by nearly Rs 30, with a standard meal now Read More…
Senior leaders of the NDA on Tuesday visited the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer prayers ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led government in Assam. Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Maharashtra Deputy Read More…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state, citing public welfare. According to an official release, the decision includes shutting down 276 liquor shops located near places of worship, 186 outlets near educational institutions and 255 shops functioning close to bus stands. The state government Read More…
Summer rains have intensified across Kerala following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. A cyclonic circulation has also developed over Lakshadweep and nearby Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea, contributing to widespread rainfall in the state. The Central Meteorological Department has warned of isolated heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and Read More…
Security forces arrested six militants belonging to various banned outfits during operations conducted across three districts of Manipur, police said on Tuesday. According to a police statement, four members of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army were apprehended from the Nongada Chana area under Lamlai Police Station limits in Imphal East district on Monday. Police said Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years of the restoration and consecration of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat. Addressing a gathering at the temple complex, Modi described Somnath as a symbol of India’s eternal faith, cultural pride and civilisational resilience. He said the temple had survived repeated Read More…
All passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which remained stranded at sea for weeks following a hantavirus-related death, have been evacuated under strict safety measures supervised by Spain’s Health Ministry. The ship docked early Sunday at the port of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where health authorities carried out the evacuation with extensive precautionary Read More…
A week after the Kerala Assembly election results were announced, the Congress leadership is yet to finalise its choice for the next Chief Minister. Senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and VD Satheesan are among the main names being discussed for the post. As part of the consultation process, the party high command has called Read More…
Construction work on the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi tunnel road project, aimed at improving connectivity to Wayanad, has been intensified. The decision to speed up the project came after a team of senior officials visited the project site last week to review the progress of the work. Members of the State Expert Appraisal Committee, along with officials from Read More…