The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has once again extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of their evaluated Class 12 board examination answer books. The revised deadline is now set for May 25 midnight. The board had initially extended the deadline from May 22 to May 23, followed by another extension till […]
The newly sworn-in United Democratic Front (UDF) government is set to hold its Cabinet meeting on Monday to approve the draft of the Governor’s policy address ahead of the upcoming Kerala Assembly session. The Governor is expected to present the policy address in the Legislative Assembly on May 29, while the discussion on the motion […]
Health surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus have been intensified at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) following an emergency preparedness meeting jointly conducted by airport authorities and the Airport Health Organisation (APHO). The meeting decided to strengthen passenger monitoring systems and enhance coordinated public health response measures to ensure early detection of possible […]
Mercy Kuttan, former president of the Kerala Sports Council, has strongly criticised the functioning of the Sports Kerala Foundation (SKF), raising concerns over poor stadium management, delays in projects and the condition of sports infrastructure across the state. Speaking to the media, Kuttan said the foundation was originally formed to oversee repairs and maintenance of […]
Motorists in Dubai will soon be required to pay a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on toll usage and tag-related charges under the Salik system, following a new announcement by the company. Salik confirmed in a post on X that the VAT will come into effect from June 1, 2026, and will apply […]
Dubai motorists will soon have to pay an additional 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on parking and toll-related services, after Parkin and Salik confirmed the new charges will come into effect from June 1, 2026. Parkin announced that VAT will apply to all its services, including on-street and off-street parking, seasonal parking cards, […]
K A Thulasi, the first-time MLA from Kongad and Kerala’s new Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, says her immediate focus will be ensuring timely financial aid for students from marginalised communities and taking strict action against caste discrimination. Coming from a humble background in Kondazhy, Thrissur, where she grew […]
The Kerala Cabinet has decided to move ahead with extending the validity of PSC rank lists set to expire on August 31, offering major relief to candidates in nearly 60 rank lists across the state. The proposed extension is expected to continue until November 30, benefiting thousands of job aspirants awaiting appointments. The decision comes […]
Virat Kohli’s Test retirement continues to fuel speculation about a possible comeback, even though the former India captain stepped away from the format in May 2025 after a 123-Test career. Virat Kohli, one of India’s most successful Test batters and captains, retired from red-ball cricket after a career that played a key role in transforming […]
An Abu Dhabi-based student has developed a mobile application aimed at helping classmates manage stress and anxiety during difficult or uncertain situations, turning her own experience of fear into a community-focused digital solution. Nakshatra Prem, a Grade 7 student at Abu Dhabi Indian School, created the app titled “Al Amal – The Hope”, designed to […]