Thiruvananthapuram: In view of the heavy rainfall across Kerala, district collectors have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Thrissur, Idukki, and Ernakulam on Thursday. However, residential educational institutions in Idukki will remain open, officials confirmed. The respective district collectors have directed the heads of institutions to make up for the lost academic time Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasized India’s deep-rooted cultural heritage in promoting holistic health and wellness, stating that the country’s traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Siddha continue to inspire global interest and recognition. Speaking at a health and wellness summit, the Prime Minister noted that India’s ancient practices have Read More…
Kochi: Private bus operators across Kerala have announced a statewide strike on July 8, demanding an urgent revision of the student concession fare. The decision was made during a joint meeting of bus owners held in Thrissur. The core demand is to raise the minimum student fare from ₹1 to ₹5, citing unsustainable operational costs. Read More…
New Delhi: The investigation into the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has taken a significant step forward, with crucial data from the aircraft’s black box now retrieved and under analysis. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) accessed and downloaded vital information from the crash-protected memory module on June 25, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan continues to remain in a critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest. Admitted to a private hospital in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, the 90-year-old leader is under round-the-clock intensive care, with a team of expert doctors striving to stabilize his vital functions. According to the latest Read More…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has finalized a three-member shortlist for the next Director General of Police (DGP), excluding state-favored officers M.R. Ajith Kumar and Manoj Abraham. With current DGP Sheikh Darvesh Sahib set to retire on June 30, the shortlisted contenders are Nitin Agrawal (1989 batch), currently Transport Commissioner; Rawat Chandrashekhar (1991 batch), Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for intense rainfall over the next four days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing Red Alerts in Idukki, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy downpours. Orange Alerts are in place for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Kannur, while the remaining districts are under Yellow Alert. Read More…
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed the Kerala High Court that all 35 cases registered based on the Hema Committee Report have been dropped due to the absence of victim testimony. The revelation came during a court hearing on petitions demanding action based on the report, which was originally intended to tackle issues of sexual Read More…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will now conduct Class 10 board exams in two phases starting from the 2025 academic session. The first phase, scheduled for February, will be mandatory for all students, while the second phase in May will be optional — designed exclusively for those who wish to improve their marks Read More…
Florida: History is in the making as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhangshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS). As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla and his crew are set to dock their Dragon spacecraft with the ISS today at 4:31 PM IST — marking a Read More…