Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has initiated efforts to gather detailed information about two Keralites who were among those affected in a boat accident in Vietnam. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Chief Minister V D Satheesan has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Read More…
Auckland: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of more than 10,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the “Kia Ora Modi” community event in Auckland, celebrating the growing ties between India and New Zealand. In a special gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined the event, underscoring the strengthening partnership between the two Read More…
Auckland: India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation across trade, defence, maritime security and regional stability. The announcement was made following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment Read More…
Malappuram: Police have registered a case against a teacher after a fifth-grade student allegedly suffered a fractured arm following a cane beating at a school in Kallingal, Kalpakanchery, Malappuram. The incident occurred on Thursday when the mathematics teacher of MSM HSS Kallingalparamba allegedly beat the student with a cane, reportedly for not paying attention in Read More…
New Delhi: The Delhi government is planning to install a solar tree at the Delhi Secretariat as part of its efforts to promote clean and renewable energy, officials said on Friday. The proposed installation aims to enhance the use of solar power at the Secretariat, which houses the offices of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cabinet Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has constituted a three-member expert committee to assess the safe removal of debris from the Wayanad tunnel and township project sites following the recent landslide in the district. The committee will visit the affected locations and submit a detailed report on the methods and safety measures required for clearing the debris. Read More…
Srinagar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved an increase of 50 MBBS seats at the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. With the approval, the annual MBBS intake at the college will increase from 200 to 250 seats, according to an official spokesperson. The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Read More…
Kannur: An 18-month-old boy who had been on ventilator support after allegedly suffering complications from the administration of anaesthesia at a private hospital in Kannur has died. The child, Devansh Shaurya, son of Suraj and Vijisha of Eramam in Payyanur, was undergoing treatment at Baby Memorial Hospital, Payyanur. Hospital sources said he was declared brain Read More…
Kochi: IAS officer K. Biju, Secretary of Kerala’s Cashew Department, on Friday tendered an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court after being criticised over the wording of a government order sanctioning the CBI to prosecute officials of the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) in a 2015 corruption case. In his apology, Biju said Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Kerala tonight and issued a Yellow Alert for all 14 districts of the state. The IMD has also warned of strong winds with speeds of 50 to 60 kmph, urging the public to remain cautious, particularly in vulnerable areas. Meanwhile, a fishing ban remains Read More…