Washington: The US Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will release a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the festival of Diwali later this year as part of its upcoming stamp programme. The Diwali stamp features an intricate rangoli design created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada and photographed by Binay Dixit. According to the USPS, rangoli Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala, with the weather department issuing an Orange Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts. As a precautionary measure, the district collectors have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in these two districts on Tuesday. A Yellow Alert has been issued for seven districts, stretching from Alappuzha to Wayanad, indicating Read More…
Rewari: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for sustainable farming practices, balanced fertiliser use, and conservation of natural resources while addressing the concluding ceremony of the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) in Haryana. The event, held at the College of Agriculture in Bawal, Rewari district, also marked Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Actor Mohanlal has extended his support to the Kerala Police’s anti-drug campaign, Operation Thoofan, urging people, especially the youth, to stay away from narcotics. In a video shared on social media, the actor began with his iconic dialogue, “Narcotics is a dirty business,” made popular through his films, and delivered a strong message against Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and the regional situation. During the conversation, President Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on recent developments in the region and outlined the way forward. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Read More…
Vizianagaram: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged Tribal Universities across the country to play a greater role in improving the livelihoods and overall development of tribal communities. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, the President said the university has a special responsibility to nurture self-confidence, leadership, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing a power crisis due to below-normal rainfall this year, State Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said on Tuesday. The minister said the power shortage is not limited to Kerala, but is being experienced across the country. He added that the government is making efforts to procure electricity despite the high market prices. Read More…
Kasaragod: The Kasaragod district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Wednesday following the forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in the district. The decision was taken after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of the possibility of very heavy rain in Kasaragod. District Collector announced the holiday as a precautionary measure amid Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the rate of 22-carat (916) gold falling by ₹165 per gram, according to the latest market update. As per the new rates, one gram of 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹12,845, while an 8-gram sovereign costs ₹1,02,760. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹10,615 Read More…
Haldia: More than 10 people were injured after a major fire broke out at a naphtha-carrying pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in the early hours of Tuesday. According to officials, the blaze was first detected at around 2.45 a.m. and rapidly spread to Chiranjibpur in Ward 13 of Haldia Municipality, Read More…