Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) on Monday, where Gallantry Awards were conferred on armed forces personnel for their exceptional bravery and service to the nation. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister honoured the award recipients and praised their courage, dedication and commitment to safeguarding the country. In a post Read More…
The southwest monsoon has intensified across Kerala, with heavy rainfall continuing in several parts of the state. A Red Alert remains in force in Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall. As a precautionary measure, district authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Kasaragod, Kozhikode, and Kannur. Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, on personnel of the armed forces for displaying exceptional courage, outstanding bravery and complete disregard for personal safety in the line of duty. Among the awardees was Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force pilot and Gaganyatri, who received the Kirti Read More…
Thrissur: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thrissur, has ruled in favour of a complainant who alleged that a room with inadequate facilities was provided at a Devaswom-run tourist home in Guruvayur. The complaint was filed by Kozhikode-based advocate P. Chathukkutti against the administrator of the Guruvayur Devaswom. According to the petition, Chathukkutti had rented Read More…
Guruvayur: The Guruvayur Devaswom has decided to construct new cowsheds at Vengad Gokulam, Malappuram, within the next six months. It has also been decided to shift all cattle currently housed at the Gokulam near the PWD road to the Vrindavan Goshala, located farther away from residential areas. The decision was taken during a visit to Read More…
Guruvayur: Entry of devotees to certain areas of the Guruvayur Temple will be restricted on June 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday) in connection with the Shuddhi and Sree Bhoothabali rituals conducted for Lord Guruvayurappan. Temple authorities said that devotees will not be allowed to enter the Nalambalam from the evening Deeparadhana until the completion Read More…
Kozhikode: The Kozhikode regional leadership meeting of the BJP OBC Morcha has demanded that the Kerala government end its policy of distributing reservation benefits meant for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) on a religious basis. The meeting, held at the BJP district committee office in Kozhikode, was inaugurated by OBC Morcha state president M. Preman Master. Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on Monday, with the rate of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) dropping by ₹95 per gram. According to the latest market rates, one gram of 22-carat gold is priced at ₹13,905, while eight grams (one sovereign) cost ₹1,11,240. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,485 per gram and Read More…
Khet Bachao Abhiyan, a month-long nationwide intensive awareness campaign launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is being conducted across the country from June 1 to June 30, 2026. The campaign aims to protect soil health, promote balanced fertilizer use, encourage soil test-based nutrient management, and popularize sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative Read More…
More than 1.86 lakh candidates appeared for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) conducted on Sunday for admission to the five-year BS-MS programme offered by seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) for the 2026–27 academic session. According to officials, the examination was conducted for the first time by IISER Berhampur in Odisha. The Read More…