The first anniversary of Upasana, an association of retired temple employees of the Cochin Devaswom Board, was held at Lakshmi Mandapam, Thekkemadham, Thrissur. The meeting was inaugurated by Advocate Ravi Chankath, while Upasana President Kootambilly Vishnu Namboothiri presided over the function. Retired artists who had rendered distinguished service under the Devaswom Board were honoured on Read More…
Author: Sruthi Journalist
Modi, Macron Hold Bilateral Talks in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice on Sunday, reviewing progress in the India-France Strategic Partnership. The leaders discussed cooperation in AI, startups, trade, infrastructure, health, and people-to-people ties, besides exchanging views on key regional and international issues. Modi is also attending the G7 Summit during his visit Read More…
Clashes Erupt at Bihar Railway Station Over Lack of Train Services for Exam Candidates
PATNA: Tension prevailed at Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar after students travelling to appear for a police recruitment examination allegedly vandalised railway property, triggering clashes with police. The unrest broke out after candidates complained about inadequate train services, fearing they would not reach their examination centres on time. More than a hundred aspirants had gathered Read More…
Rain Likely at Isolated Places in Kerala; Monsoon Weakens
The southwest monsoon has weakened across Kerala, with weather experts attributing the decline in rainfall to the strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is expected to remain below normal during July and August as well. A reduction in rainfall is also anticipated in several other Read More…
Congress Demands US Apology Over Death of Indian Seafarers
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday said India should have demanded and secured an apology from the United States following the death of three Indian seafarers in American military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman. Congress leader and AICC media and publicity chairman Pawan Khera described the US action as “illegal, reckless, Read More…
Kejriwal Alleges Gujarat Has Become Major Entry Point for Drugs
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that Gujarat has become a major gateway for drug trafficking into India despite being governed by the BJP. Speaking after attending a meeting of the Punjab State Traders Commission along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal claimed that the source of drug inflow Read More…
Motor Vehicles Department Cracks Down on Illegal Vehicle Modifications
The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has intensified action against illegally modified vehicles, collecting nearly ₹1 crore in penalties within just 44 days. According to official figures, fines were imposed on 1,528 vehicles during May alone, amounting to ₹86.35 lakh. The department has already recovered ₹14.85 lakh, while ₹71.50 lakh remains pending from violators. In June, Read More…
DMO Refutes Minister’s Claim of Cholera Cases in Palakkad
The District Medical Officer (DMO) of Palakkad has denied reports that cholera cases were confirmed in the district, contradicting an earlier statement made by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. DMO Dr. T.V. Rosh clarified that no cholera cases have been reported in Palakkad. Following the DMO’s statement, the Health Department also revised its earlier position. On Read More…
Renovated Lamp Pillar at Guruvayur Temple to be Dedicated on Monday
The dedication ceremony of the renovated lamp pillar (Deepasthambham) at the eastern entrance of the Guruvayur Temple will be held on Monday evening. Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan will officially dedicate the renovated structure at a function scheduled for 6 p.m. The renovation work was sponsored as an offering by Sanil Kumar, a businessman based in Read More…
BJP Holds Protest Demanding Permanent Solution to Kuttanellur Traffic Congestion
The Kuttanellur Division Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a public protest demanding a permanent solution to the worsening traffic congestion at Kuttanellur Centre in Thrissur. The protest, chaired by Division Convener Santosh Kumar K.R., was inaugurated by State Council Member Sundaran Rajan Master. He urged the authorities to take immediate steps to Read More…