A shocking incident briefly overshadowed the district-level inauguration of Kerala’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme on Monday when hot payasam accidentally spilled onto the head of Women and Child Welfare Minister Bindu Krishna at the KSRTC depot in Kollam. The incident occurred during celebrations marking the launch of the scheme, which provides free travel for […]
When Kerala launched the Priyadarshini scheme offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons on Monday, the woman driving the inaugural bus embodied the spirit of the initiative itself. V P Sheela, 54, from Kottappady near Kothamangalam, drove the first bus under the scheme carrying Chief Minister V D Satheesan, ministers and senior officials. […]
In a major welfare initiative, Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday inaugurated the UDF government’s Priyadarshini scheme, enabling free travel for women and transgender persons on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ordinary bus services across the state. The inaugural journey was led by two pioneering women KSRTC employees. Jayakumari, a conductor with 17 […]
The wait is finally over as Mexico welcomed the world to its capital for the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the start of football’s biggest global tournament. A grand opening ceremony was held at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, widely known as the Azteca Stadium, featuring vibrant cultural performances and a packed […]
The Kerala High Court has issued a strong warning to civic and highway authorities, stating that engineers and officials could be held personally liable if accidents occur due to potholes, road craters or other hazardous road conditions during the monsoon season. Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observation while hearing a petition concerning the deteriorating condition […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy, approving a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Among the key decisions was the launch of an executive plan […]
The UAE is set to experience generally fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures soaring to as high as 47°C in inland areas and humidity levels increasing during the night, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). On Friday, skies are expected to remain mostly clear, although low clouds may develop over eastern […]
The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve a new oral treatment for a specific form of advanced or metastatic breast cancer, marking a significant milestone in cancer care and offering new hope to patients whose disease has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved AstraZeneca’s […]
A final charge sheet has been filed in connection with the black flag protest against former Kerala Health Minister Veena George in Kannur, with investigators dropping several serious charges, including the allegation of attempted murder. According to the charge sheet, the investigation team was unable to find evidence supporting claims that there was an attempt […]
Kerala health authorities have intensified surveillance after a 43-year-old man from Feroke in Kozhikode was identified as a suspected Nipah virus case. Preliminary tests conducted at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital reportedly indicated the presence of the virus, and samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, for confirmation. The results are […]