The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed all schools in the state to conclude training sessions during April and May by 10:30 AM in view of the intense heat. The order was issued by a full bench led by Chairperson K. V. Manoj Kumar, along with members Shajesh Bhaskar and Dr. Read More…
The Civil Supplies Commissioner has directed consumers who have access to piped natural gas (PNG) to surrender their LPG connections immediately. The move comes amid ongoing restrictions on LPG distribution across the country due to the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia. The directive follows a Gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Read More…
Gold prices have witnessed an increase, with 916 hallmark gold being priced at ₹14,120 per gram and ₹1,12,960 for 8 grams, according to the latest rate update released on today. The rate for 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,660 per gram, while 8 grams is priced at ₹93,280. Meanwhile, silver is being sold at ₹260 per Read More…
Union Minister Suresh Gopi visited the residence of Satheesh, who lost his life in the explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur, and paid his last respects. The minister offered condolences to the bereaved family and expressed solidarity during their time of grief. He was accompanied by Niveditha Subrahmanyan, BJP Thrissur North District Read More…
The Health Department has issued a warning about the increased risk of amoebic brain infection during the ongoing summer season and has released a set of precautionary guidelines for the public. According to the advisory, people are strictly advised to avoid bathing in or washing their face with contaminated or untreated water. Authorities have also Read More…
An industrialist from Himachal Pradesh has donated ₹1.01 crore to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee following the reopening of the Himalayan shrines for the current pilgrimage season. Mahinder Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of ANS Constructions Private Ltd, handed over the cheque to BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi on Friday. Mahinder Sharma, who has been associated with Read More…
Noted economist Ashok Lahiri and scientist Gobardhan Das have been appointed as Vice-Chairman and Member, respectively, of NITI Aayog, according to government sources. Ashok Lahiri, currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal, has previously served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India and was a member of the 15th Finance Commission. He is Read More…
India has said it is in touch with Nepal following reports that Kathmandu may enforce customs duties on goods carried by travellers from India. Responding to queries during a weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is closely engaged with the Nepali side on the issue. He noted that reports Read More…
In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha has announced his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha stated that more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members are expected to merge with the BJP, indicating a possible realignment in the Upper House. He said the move reflects Read More…
Bharat Taxi has expanded its services to Mumbai with the launch of a driver onboarding initiative aimed at strengthening urban mobility and improving driver livelihoods. The programme was inaugurated on April 23 by Piyush Goyal at Kamla Vihar Sports Club in Kandivali West. The event saw participation from hundreds of auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, along Read More…