Thrissur: Commuters on the Thrissur–Ernakulam National Highway faced hours of misery as a massive traffic jam stretched for nearly 5 kilometers. The congestion, which started around 11 p.m. last night, spilled over into the morning rush, with vehicles crawling from Muringoor to Potta. The worst choke point was reported at Muringoor, leaving motorists stranded. Passengers Read More…
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has, for the first time in its history, elected women to its top leadership roles. Celebrated actress Shwetha Menon has taken charge as President, while Cuckoo Parameswaran has been chosen as General Secretary. Actor Unni Shivapal will serve as Treasurer. The closely watched election saw Shwetha triumph over Read More…
New Delhi — Marking the 79th Independence Day with a major push for job creation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) — a ₹1 lakh crore initiative aimed at transforming employment opportunities for India’s youth. The scheme targets over 3.5 crore new jobs in two years, with 1.92 Read More…
Kochi: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will land in Kerala on August 22 to review the party’s readiness for the upcoming local body elections. The visit follows up on his July 12 initiatives in Thiruvananthapuram, with a high-level leadership meet in Kochi set to outline the BJP’s 100-day action plan ahead Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: On Independence Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued a strong warning against forces attempting to fracture the nation by exploiting caste and religion. Addressing the gathering at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium after hoisting the national flag,CM urged citizens not to lose sight of India’s deeper social realities despite the country’s progress in science, technology, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of heavy rain as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies weather activity across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode today, warning of rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Tomorrow, the Read More…
New Delhi: On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address from the historic Red Fort, declaring the Constitution as the nation’s guiding light and unity as the day’s central message. Amid the tricolour fluttering high, Modi hailed the collective spirit of India’s 1.4 billion citizens, calling the day “a festival Read More…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18—his first trip in over three years—signaling a thaw in relations between the two Asian giants. The visit comes as both nations find common ground in the wake of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, with Beijing openly backing New Delhi’s stance and urging unity Read More…
New Delhi: In a major recognition of military excellence, senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor will be awarded the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal on August 15. Operation Sindoor was a high-impact mission in which India targeted key terror hideouts and military installations inside Pakistan. Read More…
New Delhi: Starting this Independence Day, highway travel is set to become faster and cheaper. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will roll out a new FASTag-based annual pass that slashes yearly toll costs from around ₹10,000 to just ₹3,000. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the pass will not only save motorists Read More…