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Bekal Beach Carnival from December 21
Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate the carnival on December 15
read moreKerala Forest Minister asks HPCL to ensure safe, transparent functioning
He visited the spot along with District Collector to review the situation
read moreWater released from Shenbagathoppu dam in Tiruvannamalai, flood alert issued to 10 villages
read moreThe syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health
TB is stigmatised due to the fear of contagiousness, association with poverty, and unhealthy behaviour. This leads to both social and self-stigma, which leads to mental health challenges. These mental health issues lead to hopelessness, despair, and impaired decision-making skills
read moreOli secures BRI deal in Beijing with support from key ally Nepali Congress
The signing of the deal paves the way for advancing Chinese investment and cooperation in Nepal under the BRI; officials say the Chinese initially sought to replace ‘grant financing’ with ‘assistance financing’, but after further negotiations, the two sides agreed on ‘aid assistance financing’
read moreCongress rally termed an attempt to divert people’s attention from MUDA site case
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has said that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has already made an attempt to hijack the event
read moreBhutan and India discuss Gelephu project and hydro power plans
The two sides discussed the hydel power projects including the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydro power project and expressed satisfaction as it was “nearing completion”
read moreCoffee planters’ associations ask banks to heed parliamentary clarification on SARFAESI Act
read moreLingayat organisations up in arms against BJP MLA Yatnal
The former Union Minister’s recent comment on 12th century social reformer Basavanna sees a backlash with several organisations asking him to tender an apology
read moreLok Sabha erupts as BJP MP links Rahul to U.S. billionaire Soros
Congress, Soros and the investigative platform OCCRP funded by him are trying to derail India’s success story, says BJP leader Nishikant Dubey
read moreSuspense prevailed before Shinde finally took oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra
After the swearing-in ceremony, he said he had always worked as a common man when he was the CM of the State, and he would continue to do so in the future
read moreBar association writes to CJI to remove glass partitions in SC corridors
In a letter to the CJI, the Supreme Court Bar Association sought restoration of the original layout of the apex court corridors to preserve its historical significance. The Association wanted the old judges’ library, now converted into a museum, to be allotted to it to establish an e-library, traditional library, lounge, consultation room and cafeteria.
read moreGovt. informs Supreme Court of decision to not accept recommendations on pension hike under OROP
The recommendations concerned enhancing pension by 10% to retired regular Captains of the Indian Army in accordance with the One Rank One Pension scheme
read moreGovernment committed to achieving universal health coverage in State: Veena
Anubhav Sadas 2.0, a national workshop on health financing and universal health coverage, inaugurated
read moreCyclone Fengal exposes poor standards in Chennai airport, pilot proficiency
The way the aircraft wobbled while landing at the Chennai airport during the recent cyclonic storm throws light on the key deficiencies in the aviation sector in India
read moreAfter expressing concern for farmers, Dhankhar hails Modi’s works for them
The Vice-President on Thursday said the PM ‘prioritised farmers’ in every scheme, two days after expressing concern over farmers’ protests and asking Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to hold dialogue with them.
read moreHC orders probe into alleged assault of inmate at Puzhal prison
Judges direct the Tiruvallur Chief Judicial Magistrate to submit a detailed report by December 17
read moreIndia, China hold meeting of working mechanism on border coordination
This comes in preparation for the meeting of Special Representatives on boundary resolution
read moreNewborn received in Ammathottil
He is the 20th child to be received in the Ammathottil this year
read moreMedical check-up for all children at child welfare council
DLSA to set up permanent legal aid clinic with panel lawyer and paralegal volunteer at council
read moreThree houses, land of militants, supporters attached in Kashmir
The J&K Police said the action represented a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the region. The police also arrested two “militant associates” in Kulgam’s Qazigund, and foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Poonch district
read moreMadras High Court shocked over an insolvent’s properties having been encroached under Official Assignee’s custody
Court calls for names and other details of all those who had served as Official Assignee since 1994 before ordering a probe
read moreFour contractors get govt. notice for cave-ins on Mumbai-Delhi Expressway
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that rains during the monsoon season resulted in damages at certain locations of Sohna-Dausa section of the Expressway causing the cave-ins
read moreProtesting farmers make an attempt to lay siege to rehabilitation office in Bagalkot
They are demanding expeditious completion of work on Upper Krishna Project
read moreKuki-Zo forum reiterates demand for separate administration in Manipur
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum demands a judicial inquiry into the killing of community members by CRPF personnel on November 11; they said the dead were “village volunteers”
read moreKERC issues order to enhance sanctioned load of consumers who install solar systems up to 10 Kw capacity
read moreStalin inaugurates Centre for Excellence for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Chennai
It will will employ experts to provide services for early diagnosis and evaluation of ASD, special education, audiology and speech training, physiotherapy, day care, psychological counselling, among others
read moreKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah takes on H.D. Deve Gowda in latter’s home district, asks him to shun ‘politics of hate’
Siddaramaiah says Congress will not only continue its flagship guarantee schemes in this tenure, but also come back to power in 2028 and continue them
read moreEventful first year on Industries front, Telangana poised to sharpen focus
While continuing the industry-friendly policies of the earlier regime, the Congress government started working on new policy measures, especially for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs
read moreBJP used, tossed Shinde, will never become CM again: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders accuse BJP of backstabbing allies once they are no longer needed; claim there is still tension and conflict within the Mahayuti alliance
read moreA year of inquiries into irregularities for Energy, Irrigation sectors in Telangana
The Commission of Inquiry in Energy sector is understood to have faulted the previous Bharat Rasthra Samithi government both on the execution of the two power projects and the power purchase agreement, the report is likely to be tabled in the Assembly before the government takes action on it
read moreOn party founder Sheikh Abdullah’s birth anniversary, J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges to restore SKIMS hospital’s ‘autonomy’
The SKIMS hospital, the Kashmir Valley’s main tertiary care hospital, is named after the title ‘Sher-i-Kashmir’ by which the late NC’s founder is known
read moreJupally Krishna Rao defends one-year celebrations of government, asserting it as restoration of democracy
Barricades have been removed and people have a say in governance
read moreASCI celebrates 68th Foundation Day with focus on transforming governance
Unless we adapt to change, we risk becoming like dinosaurs. Every individual within an organisation plays a vital role in shaping its success, Chairman of ASCI said
read moreRahul Gandhi is a ‘traitor of the highest order’, says BJP
Congress writes to Lok Sabha Speaker about ‘defamatory’ comments that ‘not only tarnishes the image of the esteemed Parliament, but also insults the dignity of a high constitutional office’
read moreResidents trek around 20 km for basic needs following collapse of new bridge in Tiruvannamalai
read moreInquiry into teacher’s ‘suspicious death’ at Rayachoti under way, say officials
Regional Joint Director and DEO visit the ZP Urdu High School at Kothapalle and interact with the teachers and other staff members; action will be taken after Deputy DEO and MEO submit the inquiry report, they say
read moreDiesel leakage: joint inspection unveils serious lapses in averting safety threat
District Collector asks HPCL to adopt immediate steps to clear water and soil pollution; PCB and Factories and Boilers department to register separate cases
read moreDaily prayers at Chikkamagaluru village stopped following entry of SC youths
Officials told villagers that indulging in any discrimination will invite action
read moreED attaches ₹25.29 crore assets in Birfa IT case
The case involves the alleged transfer of foreign remittances worth ₹4,817 crore
read moreFour arrested in Kasaragod for murder of businessman tied to witchcraft, jewellery theft
A philanthropist and entrepreneur M.C. Abdul Ghafoor Haji was found dead at his residence on April 14, 2023
read moreUKP-affected farmers ask State govt. to start work on the third phase immediately
Attempts to divert Krishna water to South Karnataka condemnable, say leaders
read moreBagalkot farmers protest gets support of leaders from both the Congress and BJP
Our focus is on irrigation, not politics, according to agitating farmers
read moreTaluk-level Karuthalum Kaithangum adalats in Palakkad from December 19 to 27
Applications for the adalats can be submitted on www.karuthal.kerala.gov.in
read moreKerala feeling impact of climate change with irregular weather patterns on the rise
The temperature in Kerala is showing a rising trend considering the records in the past 100 years
read moreUniversity College comes under scrutiny again for alleged assault on differently abled student
The police have booked four SFI activists in connection with the incident, but no arrests have yet been made
read moreProtesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
In light of the police detentions and administrative oppression, the SKM is considering a follow-up action to expand the farmers’ struggle across India
read moreClass 8 student ‘attacks and injures’ teacher in Vizianagaram district
The accused reportedly developed a grudge against the government school teacher as he admonished him for his behaviour and poor academic record while he was in Class 7
read moreIndiGo to operate special flight to Belagavi for winter session of State legislature
Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar thanks airlines for announcing the service
read moreCPI calls for amendment to elephant parading guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of traditional festivals
Party Thrissur district executive committee calls for immediate intervention by State government to amend regulations in consultation with legal experts
read moreKarnataka Hich Court directs special court to complete trial in 2016 murder case against MLA Vinay Kulkarni within two months
read moreNIA conducts searches at multiple locations in Karnataka, T.N. in Praveen Nettaru murder case
read moreTech systems for inspecting tracks to improve inspection frequency in Railways, says Vaishnaw
He inspects RCRIV and ITMS systems; while the former is used to ‘inspect railway tracks with precision and efficiency’, ITMS boasts of advanced technology to ‘monitor and measure track parameters at speeds ranging from 20 to 200 kmph’
read moreNLCIL extends helping hand to Cuddalore
NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli on Wednesday visited Cuddalore district and led the relief operations by guiding the team in dewatering operations in water-logged areas
read moreAccommodation for kannada sahitya sammelan participants in Mandya, Maddur and Srirangapatna
read moreMinister Bindu accuses Governor of misinterpreting court judgments
Bindu criticises Khan for failing to keep necessary propriety essential to maintaining diplomatic relationship with State government
read moreJana Kalyana Samavesha receives good response; people from Hassan, neighbouring districts take part in large numbers
read moreKochi Corpn. Council meet dismissed abruptly in face of Oppn. din demanding resignation of standing committee chiefs
read moreAllu Arjun, Sandhya theatre management booked for stampede during Pushpa 2 premiere
They were charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt, and a probe has been initiated.
read moreKodakara black money case: HC directive to ED and IT departments to file statements on plea for fast-tracking probe
read moreLight at the end of the tunnel?
A proposed tunnel road through the ghats linking Kozhikode with the hill district of Wayanad is seen by environmentalists as a harbinger of doom for the fragile hills and the people, while the locals on either side of the project are largely excited about the opportunities it’s believed to bring. Mithosh Joseph travels to the area to gauge public sentiment about the massive infrastructure project
read moreAjit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled
The NCP chief has clawed his way back from the Lok Sabha poll debacle, proving himself to his new right-wing allies by wiping out his uncle’s rebels; he has been deputy to CMs from four different parties
read moreEMPRI, KSOU to collaborate on climate change initiatives
MoU signed in Mysuru on Thursday to work on environmental management and to create awareness in the public about environmental protection in sustainable manner
read moreThiruvananthapuram airport launches India’s first airport robot for stormwater drain maintenance
read moreSEIL achieves ‘Great Place to Work’ certification
Certification is based on a rigorous assessment of the company’s workplace culture, including employee feedback, surveys and cultural audits
read moreR.G. Kar hospital victim’s parents unhappy with BJP’s role in handling the issue
“We had asked for a meeting with Amit Shah ji, even he did not meet us,” they complain
read moreNothing wrong in meeting leaders of other parties if there are no ill intentions, says G. Sudhakaran
read moreBJP will save farmers land from the snatching hands of the Congress govt., says Vijayendra
Vijayendra leads ‘Namma Bhoomi Namma Hakku’ campaign in Shahapur, as party leaders launch sharp attack against Siddaramaiah on waqf issue
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