In a proud moment for Indian cinema, legendary actor Kamal Haasan and versatile star Ayushmann Khurrana have been invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), granting them the right to vote for the 2025 Oscars. Announced on June 26, the Academy’s latest list includes 534 new global invitees, among Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised Kerala’s rain forecast, scaling down today’s warning to just two districts. While an orange alert had earlier been issued for five regions, only Idukki and Wayanad now remain under high alert due to the likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall. The IMD has urged residents in these districts to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has announced that the state government has sanctioned an additional ₹122 crore to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for the month of June. Of this, ₹72 crore is allocated for pension distribution and ₹50 crore for other operational expenses. The minister shared the update via a Read More…
Kochi – As monsoon rains lash Kerala, authorities have swung into action to manage rising water levels in key reservoirs across the state. In a precautionary move, shutters of the Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad and the Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad were opened today to ease pressure from swelling inflows. The Banasura Sagar Dam was Read More…
Thrissur – In a heartbreaking incident, three migrant workers from West Bengal lost their lives early Friday morning when a two-storey residential building collapsed in Kodakara, Thrissur, following relentless rainfall. The deceased have been identified as Rupel, Rahul, and Ali — all hailing from West Bengal. The collapse occurred around 6 a.m. while the victims Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In view of the heavy rainfall across Kerala, district collectors have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Thrissur, Idukki, and Ernakulam on Thursday. However, residential educational institutions in Idukki will remain open, officials confirmed. The respective district collectors have directed the heads of institutions to make up for the lost academic time Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasized India’s deep-rooted cultural heritage in promoting holistic health and wellness, stating that the country’s traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Siddha continue to inspire global interest and recognition. Speaking at a health and wellness summit, the Prime Minister noted that India’s ancient practices have Read More…
Kochi: Private bus operators across Kerala have announced a statewide strike on July 8, demanding an urgent revision of the student concession fare. The decision was made during a joint meeting of bus owners held in Thrissur. The core demand is to raise the minimum student fare from ₹1 to ₹5, citing unsustainable operational costs. Read More…
New Delhi: The investigation into the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has taken a significant step forward, with crucial data from the aircraft’s black box now retrieved and under analysis. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) accessed and downloaded vital information from the crash-protected memory module on June 25, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan continues to remain in a critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest. Admitted to a private hospital in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, the 90-year-old leader is under round-the-clock intensive care, with a team of expert doctors striving to stabilize his vital functions. According to the latest Read More…