Kochi: R. Murugan Selvan, popularly known as Karate Murugan, has been unanimously elected as the new National Chairman of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS). The decision was taken at a special meeting of the organisation’s National Executive held on June 7. A renowned sportsperson, author, and entrepreneur based in Mumbai, Murugan Selvan succeeds former Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level inauguration of the nationwide “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” campaign and the District Extension Advisory Seminar (DAESI-2026) was held in Thrissur under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The month-long campaign is being conducted across the country from June 1 to 30, 2026. The programme, held at the Sree Read More…
As part of a nationwide outreach programme marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, conducted house visits in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. During the programme, the minister visited the residence of former Thrissur Mayor Radhakrishnan and held discussions on various Read More…
The Centre has reduced the number of subsidised domestic LPG cylinders available to households from nine to four per year, according to reports. The move comes shortly after the price of a 14.2-kg cooking gas cylinder was increased by ₹29.The central government currently provides a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder to eligible consumers. Defending the Read More…
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…