Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will begin disbursing welfare pensions for July from this Friday, announced Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. A total of ₹831 crore has been earmarked to provide ₹1,600 each to around 62 lakh beneficiaries across the state. More than 26 lakh recipients will receive the pension directly in their bank accounts, while the Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all its affiliated schools to install CCTV cameras with audio recording capabilities. This initiative aims to improve real-time monitoring and ensure a safer environment for students and staff. According to the new guidelines, schools must place CCTV cameras in critical locations including classrooms, corridors, Read More…
Alappuzha: Kerala paid its last respects to one of its tallest political figures, V.S. Achuthanandan, as he was cremated with full State honours at the Punnapra-Vayalar Martyrs’ Memorial in Valiya Chudukkad at 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday. The cremation took place on the very soil that profoundly shaped his life, ideology, and decades-long political journey. Thousands Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon showers continue to lash Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple alerts across the state. While no heavy rainfall warning is in effect for today, yellow alerts are in place for eight districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — due to the possibility of moderate rain Read More…
New Delhi: In the wake of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has kickstarted the formal process to elect his successor, setting the political stage for a significant leadership transition. Dhankhar, who stepped down unexpectedly on Tuesday evening citing health reasons, saw his resignation promptly acknowledged and notified by Read More…
Malappuram: A routine Air India Express flight from Karipur (Calicut International Airport) to Doha turned into a tense mid-air situation on Wednesday after a technical malfunction forced the aircraft to return just two hours after takeoff. The flight, carrying 188 people including crew, took off at 9:07 AM and was forced to land back at Read More…
Kerala may soon witness football history in the making, as Argentina’s national football team is exploring the possibility of playing a match in the state before the next FIFA World Cup. The exciting update came from Leandro Petersen, Marketing Director of the Argentina Football Association (AFA), during an MoU signing event in Dubai with Lulu Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant move reflecting ongoing regional tensions, India has extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace until August 23, 2025, as announced by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol. Originally imposed on April 30, the ban prohibits all Pakistani-registered aircraft, including those owned, operated, or leased Read More…
New Delhi: On the eve of his official visits to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a departure statement highlighting the strategic importance of the trip. The Prime Minister emphasized that the visits aim to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance strategic and economic cooperation, and foster deeper people-to-people and cultural ties Read More…
The final journey of veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan turned into a massive public farewell, as thousands lined the roads to pay tribute to the beloved leader. The funeral procession, which began from Thiruvananthapuram, took more than 22 hours to reach his hometown Paravur in Kollam district — a distance Read More…