Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has launched the ‘Tharapadham’ project across government schools in Kerala as part of a major digital transformation initiative in the public education sector. KITE, the technical arm of the General Education Department, is implementing the project under the state government’s 100-day action plan aimed at improving the Read More…
Uduppi: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the state government would consult officials and take a decision on the demand for conducting a physical survey of areas identified under the Kasturirangan report. Speaking at a meeting with local residents and representatives of various organisations at Hebri in Udupi district, Shivakumar said the Read More…
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointment letters will be distributed through video conferencing at 12.30 pm, following which the Prime Minister will address the newly selected candidates. The Rozgar Mela will be organised simultaneously Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on September 19. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the two-day conference at around 10 am. The event is being organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on September Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who conveyed his warm birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed cooperation in key areas, including energy, defence, technology, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that Operation Thoofan, the state’s anti-drug campaign, is set to enter its crucial second phase, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan scheduled to inaugurate it at Vengara in Malappuram on September 28. The second phase will focus on strengthening anti-drug awareness by forming Janajagratha Samitis (people’s vigilance committees) in Read More…
Bengaluru: A special court in Bengaluru on Friday directed the Karnataka Lokayukta police to submit their report on a private complaint alleging corruption and misuse of public office in connection with the Siddartha Vihar Trust. The complaint has been filed against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, his son and Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, and other Read More…
Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday criticised the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress’ original name and election symbol, describing the development as a “black day” for democracy. Banerjee said the party’s identity and its traditional ‘Flowers and Grass’ symbol were closely associated with its political journey. Comparing the Read More…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the promoter of a ghee manufacturing company in connection with the alleged adulteration of ghee used in preparing the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam. According to the ED, the ghee supplied for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was allegedly made using refined palm oil, palmolein and various chemicals. Read More…