A major milestone in regional connectivity was achieved on Wednesday as the much-awaited seaplane trial service between Kochi and Lakshadweep successfully completed its maiden operation. The first of three scheduled trial sorties for the day was completed successfully, with the seaplane departing from Cochin International Airport and landing in the Arabian Sea near the Lakshadweep […]
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage recorded at 85.20 per cent, lower than last year’s 88.39 per cent. According to CBSE data, a total of 1,780,365 students registered for the examinations this year, while 1,768,968 students appeared for the […]
One of the popular supporter groups of Kerala Blasters FC has decided to end its boycott and return to the stadium for the final match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season on May 18. The Kerala Blasters Army (KBA), which had joined the larger fan group Manjappada in boycotting home matches since early April, […]
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast generally fair weather across the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach up to 43°C in inland areas. According to the NCM, light to moderate north-westerly to south-westerly winds will prevail through the day, occasionally becoming fresh in mountainous regions with speeds reaching up […]
Dubai has unveiled the architectural vision for its upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major transport project aimed at enhancing mobility, connecting emerging urban hubs and supporting the emirate’s long-term sustainability goals. The new line will feature architecturally distinctive stations, including the world’s tallest metro station and the largest underground interchange station in Dubai’s metro […]
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has revoked the termination of a former office manager who had filed a workplace harassment complaint against AMMA treasurer Unni Sivapal. Speaking after an emergency executive committee meeting held at the AMMA office in Kochi on Tuesday, AMMA President Shwetha Menon said the termination order was withdrawn after the […]
The investigation into the organ trade racket busted within the Ernakulam Rural police limits has uncovered what investigators describe as a highly organised trafficking network that allegedly bypassed government safeguards through large-scale document forgery and fake identities. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case now suspects that more than 20 illegal organ transplant surgeries […]
C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across Tamil Nadu, marking one of the first major policy decisions of the newly formed TVK government. According to an official release, the decision was taken in view of public welfare and long-standing demands for stricter regulation of liquor sales across the […]
India’s passport has slipped to the 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index May update, reflecting a slight shift in global mobility rankings even as international travel access for Indian citizens remains broadly stable. India now shares the 78th rank with Burkina Faso, Cuba and Senegal, underlining how closely grouped several mid-tier passports remain […]
Mohanlal is returning to radio drama after years, lending his voice to Akashvani’s ‘Akhila Kerala Radio Drama Festival 2026’. The actor stars in two productions for the Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi stations, marking a notable comeback to a format driven entirely by voice and emotion. At the Thiruvananthapuram station, Mohanlal plays Ashokan in Daivathin Manamaru Kandu, […]