Gold prices increased in Kerala on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹45 per gram, according to the latest market updates. The price of one gram of 916 purity gold reached ₹14,660, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,17,280. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold was priced at ₹12,110 per gram and ₹96,880 Read More…
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath as MLA in New Assembly
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on the opening day of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. The oath was administered by Protem Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary. Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath in the Assamese language. Speaking on the occasion, Chandra Mohan Patowary said MLAs are free Read More…
PM Modi Leaves for India After Concluding Five-Nation Tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for India after completing his five-nation tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Italy was the final stop of the Prime Minister’s visit, during which India and Italy agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following talks Read More…
Stock Markets Open Higher Amid Global Rally, Falling Oil Prices
Benchmark equity indices opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and strong global market trends amid hopes of a possible de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 327.74 points to 75,646.13 in early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 gained 111.75 points to reach 23,772.05. Read More…
World Bee Day: Protecting Bees Means Protecting Humanity
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi Honey bees are among the most socially organised insects on Earth and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They are among the most efficient pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plant species. Recognising their importance in ensuring global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, the United Nations Read More…
Kerala Cabinet Portfolios Finalised; CM V D Satheesan Retains Finance, General Administration
The portfolio allocation in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has been finalised for the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Satheesan will handle key departments including General Administration, Finance, Law and Ports. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala has been given the Home and Vigilance portfolios. The distribution of other major departments is as follows: Read More…
Bahrain Temporarily Bans Entry of Travellers From Three African Nations Amid Ebola Concerns
Rapid spread of the Ebola in several African countries has raised global concern, prompting Bahrain to introduce precautionary measures to prevent the outbreak from spreading. The Bahraini authorities have temporarily barred the entry of travellers arriving from South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda due to the increasing number of Ebola cases reported Read More…
Kejriwal Slams BJP Government Over Power Cuts in Delhi Heat
Former Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi over frequent power cuts during the ongoing heatwave, alleging that residents are suffering while the administration remains inactive. Kejriwal said people in the national capital are facing repeated electricity outages even as temperatures have touched nearly 45 degrees Celsius. In a statement, Read More…
Xi, Putin Oppose US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Warn Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption
hinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday strongly opposed the ongoing US-Israel military actions against Iran and warned that disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz could seriously affect global trade. The remarks came after day-long talks between the two leaders in Beijing. In a joint statement issued after Read More…
Milma Hikes Milk Price by ₹4 Per Litre from June 1
Milma has announced a hike of ₹4 per litre in milk prices across Kerala. With the revision, the price of milk will increase to ₹56 per litre from June 1. The decision was taken after discussions by Milma’s Board of Directors. Sources said the federation had decided during a meeting held in April to implement Read More…