New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas on April 9, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, centered around the sacred Jain chant “Navkar Mahamantra,” aims to foster global peace, non-violence, and compassion. Scheduled from 8:01 AM to 9:36 AM IST, the gathering is expected to bring together Read More…
New Delhi: The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has been increased by ₹50, impacting both regular consumers and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that starting April 8, 2025, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will cost ₹853 for general consumers, up from ₹803. For PMUY Read More…
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to the state government by staying an earlier single bench order that had nullified the formation of a judicial commission investigating the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The ruling allows the commission, headed by former High Court judge Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, to continue Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall across Kerala until April 13, 2025. In light of the expected weather conditions, a yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts on April 7, and for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts on April 8. The IMD attributes the anticipated rainfall to Read More…
New Delhi: Marking World Health Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Indian government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare and ensuring overall well-being for all citizens. In a heartfelt message, PM Modi stated, “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare Read More…
In a significant shift aimed at raising academic standards, nearly 10% of Class VIII students in Kerala have failed to secure the newly mandated minimum of 30% marks in one or more subjects during the annual examinations. Introduced as part of an education reform strategy, the new benchmark marks a departure from the earlier no-detention Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has rejected actor Dileep’s petition seeking a CBI investigation into the 2017 actress assault case, in which he is the eighth accused. A division bench comprising Justices A.M. Mustaque and P. Krishna Kumar stated that the trial in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam, is at its concluding stage, Read More…
Kochi: Prominent film producer Antony Perumbavoor, known for backing superstar Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film Empuraan, is under the scanner after the Income Tax Department issued a notice seeking detailed clarification on his financial dealings related to major films including Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. The move is part of a continued probe following extensive raids in Read More…
Kerala’s government and aided schools are witnessing a remarkable surge in the enrollment of migrant students, with Ernakulam district emerging as the frontrunner. In the last academic year alone, 24,061 students from outside Kerala were admitted across various levels — from Lower Primary to Higher Secondary. Most of these students are children of migrant workers Read More…
Chennai: In a landmark decision, senior CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby has been nominated as the party’s next General Secretary, becoming the first leader from Kerala to hold the post since the legendary E.M.S. Namboodiripad. Baby will serve as the sixth General Secretary in the party’s history. The nomination, proposed by Polit Bureau Coordinator Prakash Karat, Read More…