The number of confirmed Shigella infection cases in Wayanad has risen to eight after five more students of Mar Baselios AUP School in Koliyadi tested positive for the bacterial disease, health officials said on Wednesday. The latest infections were detected from samples sent for laboratory testing on June 7. Earlier, three cases had already been […]
A one-year-old girl narrowly escaped a potentially tragic accident after the driver of a private bus spotted her sitting in the middle of a busy road and acted immediately to ensure her safety. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Cherumuttam on the Pulikkal–Valiyaparamba road in Pulikkal Grama Panchayat, Malappuram district. According to reports, the private […]
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday announced that the state government plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into governance as part of its broader transition towards a data-driven administrative system. Addressing reporters after a state Cabinet meeting, Satheesan said the government has already initiated studies on how AI can be effectively incorporated […]
Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are being advised to plan their journeys in advance as new traffic diversions come into effect from Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street as part of the ongoing Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project, a […]
The Kerala government has announced that the free travel scheme for women and transgender persons in KSRTC buses will come into effect from June 15. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan stated that the initiative, titled ‘Priyadarshini’, received final approval during the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Chief […]
As the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, billions of eyes will be on the players — but sharing the spotlight will be an unexpected star: the TRIONDA. Unveiled by Adidas as the official match ball, TRIONDA will travel across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico […]
Doctors in the Philippines are treating patients in makeshift tents under harsh sunlight after a powerful earthquake struck the southern region of Mindanao, killing at least 41 people and leaving thousands displaced. In several affected areas, including near General Santos City, medical staff were forced to move patients outdoors, with even critical procedures such as […]
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Kasaragod District Panchayat has launched a free breakfast scheme for all in-patients at the District Hospital in Kanhangad, marking a significant step in strengthening patient welfare support in Kerala’s public healthcare system. The scheme, which began on Monday, makes the hospital one of the first district hospitals in the state […]
In a major crackdown under Operation Toofan, Kerala Police seized a large quantity of banned tobacco products hidden inside a secret cellar at a rented house near Dottappankulam in Sulthan Bathery on Monday. The raid was conducted as part of the statewide anti-narcotics drive launched by the Kerala Police to curb the sale and distribution […]
Amid recurring fireworks-related accidents at temple festivals, the Cochin Devaswom Board is exploring a shift from traditional loud fireworks to modern, visually focused alternatives that emphasise colour effects and reduced sound intensity. The proposal was discussed at a consultative meeting held on Monday with representatives of various temple advisory committees, where initial feedback was sought […]