Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday launched a cleanliness drive at a Hooghly river ghat in the Bagbazar area of north Kolkata and stressed the need for effective implementation of the Namami Gange programme. The initiative began with Suvendhu Adhikari offering prayers at a temple situated at the historic Mayer Ghat, a site Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Criticism against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan surfaced at the Pathanamthitta district conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India. A delegate from Tiruvalla said that Pinarayi Vijayan’s controversial “Go ask that at home” remark had adversely affected the Left Democratic Front’s electoral prospects and was not an appropriate political style. The criticism was Read More…
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over the continued occurrence of examination irregularities despite corrective measures introduced by the government. The panel has urged the Ministry of Education to publish a time-bound roadmap for implementing reforms recommended by a high-level committee. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Read More…
Evian, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday, reviewing the progress in India-Canada relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation. The two leaders welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction over the developments Read More…
Thrissur: As part of efforts to ensure food safety during the monsoon season, the Food Safety Department carried out extensive inspections across Thrissur district. Around 60 inspections were conducted by special squads operating in the Thrissur, Chalakudy, Nattika, and Irinjalakuda circles. Authorities issued compounding notices and imposed penalties on nine establishments where serious violations were Read More…
Thrissur: In the wake of reported Shigella infection cases in the Thrissur district, a review meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Minister O. J. Janeesh to coordinate preventive and containment measures. The meeting was attended by District Collector Shikha Surendran, District Medical Officer (Health) Dr. T. P. Sreedevi, officials from the Microbiology Department, Education Read More…
Kozhikode: A fresh case of Shigella infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district, raising concerns among health authorities. A nine-year-old boy from Thuneri has tested positive for the bacterial infection after being treated for fever and diarrhoea at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The test result was received after the child had recovered and returned Read More…
Guruvayur: The Guruvayur Devaswom has announced a walk-in interview for the temporary appointment of nine Cowherds (Pashupalakan) at Kaaveed Gokulam under the Devaswom. The interview will be held at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026, at the Guruvayur Devaswom Office. Candidates must report by 9 a.m. for certificate verification. Applicants should be between 20 and Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a decline of ₹15 per gram on Tuesday, bringing some relief to consumers amid fluctuating bullion market trends. According to the rates released on today, 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹13,875 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams stands at ₹1,11,000. The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Read More…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised the state government over the reported increase in crimes against women and girls, alleging that public safety has deteriorated and that people are living in fear. State BJP President Nainar Nagenthran claimed that five girls were sexually assaulted in separate incidents Read More…