A statewide hartal called in protest against the death of Nithin Raj, a BDS student of a dental college at Ancharakandi in Kannur, began on Tuesday morning. The hartal, organised by a coalition of Dalit organisations, is being held from 6 AM to 6 PM demanding the arrest of those responsible for the student’s death. Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has forecast summer rains accompanied by thunderstorms in several parts of Kerala, issuing a yellow alert in multiple districts. According to the weather department, moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in parts of central and northern Kerala. Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph, along with lightning in isolated Read More…
A statewide hartal has been called in Kerala on Tuesday in protest against the death of Nithin Raj, a student of a dental college in Kannur. Protesters are demanding a fair investigation into the incident and action against those held responsible. The hartal is scheduled from 6 AM to 6 PM, with organisers urging the Read More…
The Union government has directed states and Union Territories to step up fire prevention and safety measures across healthcare facilities ahead of Fire Safety Week to be observed from May 4 to 10. In a communication issued on April 17, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlighted that fire incidents pose a serious threat Read More…
Close to three lakh pilgrims have visited the Himalayan shrines of Gangotri Temple, Yamunotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple within the first week of the Char Dham Yatra, which began on April 19. Officials said that a total of 2,98,048 devotees had reached the four shrines by 7 PM on April 26. The data Read More…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said India is poised to become the second country in the world, after Russia, to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor (FBR). Addressing a workshop for MPs and MLAs on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), the minister highlighted that India has achieved a major milestone with the development of a Read More…
In the wake of the explosion at Mundathikode in Thrissur during fireworks manufacturing for the Thrissur Pooram, the organisers of the Puthuppally church festival have decided to cancel the fireworks display. The organising committee announced that the decision was taken considering safety concerns and as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy, Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a further increase on today, according to market data, indicating a continued upward trend in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold (916) has risen to ₹14,155 per gram, marking an increase of ₹35 per gram. For 8 grams, the rate now stands at ₹1,13,240. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Sikkim on Monday for a two-day visit to participate in the 50th statehood anniversary celebrations and inaugurate development projects worth ₹4,000 crore. According to officials, the Prime Minister will land in Gangtok around 3 PM and proceed for a roadshow from Libing helipad to Lok Bhawan Read More…
The death toll in the Mundathikode fireworks unit explosion in Kerala has risen to 16, following the death of another injured person undergoing treatment. According to police, Unnikrishnan (58), a native of Edappal, succumbed to his injuries at Thrissur Medical College on April 26. He was among the 38 people present at the fireworks manufacturing Read More…