New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project towards what he described as an “environmental disaster”, saying the country’s “ecological conscience is on trial.” The former Union Environment Minister intensified his criticism of the project by highlighting its potential impact on the biodiversity-rich Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The weather department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kerala until Monday. A yellow alert has been issued today for three districts — Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), isolated heavy rainfall is likely in these districts. Rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is expected over Read More…
Dhaka: Bangladesh has sent consignments of Himsagar and Amrapali mangoes to the Chief Ministers of West Bengal and Tripura as a goodwill gesture, a Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday. According to local media reports, a total of 1,100 kg of mangoes were dispatched, with 500 kg sent to Kolkata for West Bengal Chief Minister Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 11th anniversary of the Digital India initiative, describing it as a transformative programme that has improved governance, empowered citizens and accelerated the country’s development. In a message on X, Modi said Digital India has made governance more transparent, efficient and citizen-centric through initiatives such as Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), until February 2027. Kalaiselvi, the first woman to head the country’s premier scientific research organisation, was initially appointed as CSIR Director General in August 2022. Her tenure was extended by two years Read More…
Lucknow: Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday said the party is committed to strengthening its grassroots organisation and working towards victory in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing party workers during his first visit to the state after taking charge, Gautam said the Congress would unite its cadre, strengthen Read More…
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday, with nearly 50,000 people affected across four districts, according to an official bulletin. The rising floodwaters have inundated several areas, disrupting normal life and affecting thousands of families. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who visited the flood-hit areas in Dhemaji district, assured that the Centre Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The official website of the third edition of the Wayanad Literature Festival (WLF), India’s largest rural literature festival, was launched by Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Kerala Minister for Agriculture and WLF Patron T. Siddique presided over the event. MLAs Usha Vijayan and I.C. Balakrishnan, along with Festival Director and senior journalist Dr. Vinod Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to doctors across the country on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, praising their dedication, compassion and commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare system. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said doctors are the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system and their tireless Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on Wednesday, with the rate of 22-carat (916) gold falling by ₹115 per gram. According to the latest market rates, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹12,905 per gram, while the price for 8 grams (one sovereign) is ₹1,03,240. The rate for 18-carat gold is ₹10,660 Read More…