Moirang: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the INA Museum at Moirang in Manipur, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA). During his visit, Radhakrishnan visited the historic site where the Indian Tricolour was first hoisted on the Indian mainland by the INA. He also toured the INA War Read More…
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‘Asha Forever’: A.R. Rahman song released on Asha Bhosle’s 93rd birth anniversary
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday released “Asha Forever,” a special song composed by acclaimed music director A.R. Rahman, to mark the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis remembered Bhosle as a symbol of boundless energy and enthusiasm, saying her passion for music and love Read More…
PM Modi shares Union Minister Annpurna Devi’s article on Matru Vandana Yojana, Poshan Maah
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighting the significance of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and Poshan Maah. The article calls for transforming the Anganwadi system into a people’s movement and highlights the role of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Read More…
IFFJK Opens New Chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Film Legacy: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
Women’s Greater Representation Essential for Stronger Democracy: Om Birla
Faridabad: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday stressed the need for greater representation of women in democratic institutions, calling the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies a historic requirement. Inaugurating a two-day workshop on “Gender-Responsive Governance” organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), Birla said a Read More…
Nepal Holds National Day of Mourning for Rasuwa Flood Victims
Kathmandu: Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday, 13 days after devastating flash floods in Rasuwa and neighbouring areas claimed more than 1,340 lives, marking one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years. Nearly 5,000 people are still reported missing, including 589 foreign nationals, following the disaster that struck on August Read More…
Rising Temperatures Drive Up Power Demand in Kerala, Evening Restrictions Possible
Thiruvananthapuram: Weak monsoon conditions and a lack of rain have pushed temperatures above normal across several parts of Kerala, leading to a rise in electricity consumption and prompting authorities to caution that partial power restrictions may be imposed during evening peak hours. According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kottayam recorded Read More…
Three Friends in Varavoor Show the Way with 13-Acre Organic Farming Model
THRISSUR: For three friends in Varavoor, farming is more than a livelihood — it is a way to serve society by producing safe and chemical-free food. Led by the Varavoor Consumer-Farmer Coordination Committee, Shankaran, Sethumadhavan and Nandakumar are cultivating around 13 acres of land, with banana, fodder grass and flowers as the major crops. The Read More…
Kerala Braces for Rising Heat; Temperature May Soar Up to 4°C Above Normal
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory for Kerala as temperatures are expected to rise sharply across the state over the next few days. According to the weather department, temperatures from Sunday to Tuesday could be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal in several parts of the state. The State Read More…
Kerala Rights Panel Orders Probe into Kaipamangalam Accident That Killed 8
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has ordered a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding a road accident in Kaipamangalam, Thrissur district, that claimed the lives of eight men from Tamil Nadu. Commission member V Geetha directed the Palakkad Project Director of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and the Thrissur Regional Read More…