Kollam, Kerala: A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Thevalakkara Boys High School, where 13-year-old Class 8 student Mithun was electrocuted to death after accidentally coming into contact with a live overhead power line while trying to retrieve his slipper from the rooftop of a newly constructed cycle shed. The accident occurred during school hours when students Read More…
Bengaluru: A stunning revelation by the Karnataka government has placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the center of blame for the tragic IPL victory parade disaster that claimed 11 lives and left over 50 injured in Bengaluru. In a detailed report submitted to the Karnataka High Court, the government accused RCB of organizing the event Read More…
Amid a worrying rise in rabies cases and over 1.31 lakh dog bites reported this year alone, the Kerala government has announced a bold new action plan to tackle the crisis. The strategy combines sterilisation, mass vaccination, and conditional euthanasia of severely ill or contagious stray dogs. Key to the plan is the rollout of Read More…
The investigation into the recent Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has taken a dramatic turn, with a Wall Street Journal report claiming that the captain may have deliberately turned off the aircraft’s fuel control switches, potentially leading to the accident. Citing U.S. aviation officials, the report suggests that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s actions Read More…
Heavy rains have been lashing Kerala’s Malabar region since Wednesday afternoon, causing severe disruptions across Kozhikode and neighboring districts. The sudden surge in rainfall led to rising water levels in the Kadantharapuzha area of Maruthonkara panchayat, forcing the evacuation of 49 people from 16 families to relief camps. Authorities have issued warnings to residents along Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to a green and sustainable future, spotlighting bold policy reforms and international alliances that are transforming the nation into a global leader in climate action. Addressing key developments, PM Modi highlighted the approval of three flagship schemes with a massive outlay exceeding ₹50,000 crore, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the central government’s unwavering commitment to equipping India’s youth with skills that promote self-reliance, innovation, and global competitiveness. Speaking on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (July 15), the Prime Minister emphasized the pivotal role of the Skill India Mission in shaping a future-ready workforce and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jet that was grounded in Kerala earlier this year is now close to resuming its journey, with repair works entering the final stage and the aircraft successfully refueled. While U.K. authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the completion of the maintenance or the exact Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intense monsoon activity across the state for the next five days. Seven districts — Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — have been placed under Orange Alert, warning of very heavy rainfall (115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours), Read More…
Kerala has confirmed a fresh case of Nipah virus, raising fresh public health concerns. The latest patient is a 32-year-old man from Palakkad, the son of a 58-year-old who died from the virus on July 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The son, who was caring for his father during hospitalization, Read More…