The Department of Fisheries has completed 23 of the 32 identified activities under Special Campaign 6, being implemented from October 2 to 31, 2026, to promote cleanliness, reduce pendency and improve office management. The department has reviewed 400 physical files, identified 350 for weeding out and removed 287 files so far. It has also resolved Read More…
NEW DELHI: Five artists from Keralam have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025, to be presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi on October 19 in New Delhi. The awardees from Keralam are Kalamandalam Ravikumar and Manikandan V. S. for Kutiyattam Mizhavu, Gopika G. Nath for Mohiniyattam, Vijesh N. Read More…
India recorded 4,077 patent applications related to Ayush and 711 patents granted between FY 2014–15 and FY 2025–26, according to a report released during the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations. The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, highlights the Read More…
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has provided healthcare services to 37,74,524 patients between October 2016 and September 2026, according to a report released by the institute. Of the total, around 30.37 lakh patients received treatment at its main campus in Sarita Vihar, while its satellite and outreach centres served approximately 7.37 Read More…
Karwar: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at Karwar, Karnataka. With over 75 per cent indigenous content, the vessel marks a significant step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing and strengthens India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Vice-President said. He praised the Indian Navy for safeguarding the Read More…
Kozhikode: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated Navaratri Sargotsavam 2026 in Kozhikode, Keralam, highlighting the importance of preserving India’s cultural heritage alongside development. Addressing the gathering, he said India’s diverse Navaratri traditions reflected the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and stressed that cultural values and modern progress should go hand in hand. The Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on the occasion of its Raising Day. In a post on X, Modi lauded the NSG personnel for their courage, precision and unwavering commitment to duty. He said their constant vigilance against terrorism and readiness to protect Read More…
IDUKKI (KERALAM): A 12-hour hartal called by the CPI(M) in this high-range district over issues related to ESA began at 6 am on Friday, affecting normal life, police said. The hartal was called to raise various issues related to Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) and those affecting farmers. According to the CPI(M) district committee’s Facebook post, Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for entry into judicial service while providing transitional relief to candidates affected by the restoration of the three-year practice rule. In Bhumika Trust v. Union of India and Connected Cases, the court allowed candidates applying under recruitment notifications issued between May 25, Read More…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has urged young people to develop skills in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and emerging technologies to prepare for changing employment opportunities. He said India should leverage its political stability and growing manufacturing potential to attract investments, create jobs and boost economic growth. He also called on youth to develop Read More…