The Kerala Cabinet has approved the implementation of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in the state, paving the way for around 30,000 eligible beneficiaries to receive housing assistance. As part of the process, the state government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government for implementing PMAY-U […]
Nearly two years after the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, the Kerala government has handed over the appointment order to his daughter, Niranjana N Nair, for the post of Food Safety Officer in the Food Safety Department under the Compassionate Employment Scheme. Chief Minister V D Satheesan handed over the […]
Lionel Messi has opened up about his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, last week. The 68-year-old died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. In an emotional Instagram tribute, Messi said he was struggling to imagine life without his father and admitted that the loss […]
Amid the ongoing controversy in Kerala over the Centre’s communication on the recital of the full version of Vande Mataram, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has directed states to organise various activities as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) campaign, including singing of the national song at all child care institutions. The […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Crime Branch, probing alleged examination malpractices in tests conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), is preparing to register another case within the next couple of weeks, with more cases expected to follow as the investigation progresses. The latest case will be based on the findings of […]
Kerala has launched an inquiry after officials from Tamil Nadu allegedly flew a drone without prior permission over the Mullaperiyar canal and surrounding areas of the Periyar forest, raising questions over filming restrictions in the ecologically sensitive region. The incident reportedly took place after Tamil Nadu began drawing water from the Mullaperiyar reservoir for agricultural […]
India has donated five Indian peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male, to the United Nations Office at Geneva, reviving a decades-old tradition that dates back to the era of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. The five young peafowl were formally handed over to UN Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN […]
Dubai Municipality is developing an artificial intelligence system that could dramatically speed up the process of obtaining building permits, with villa approvals potentially issued within seconds once the plans meet all requirements. The new AI-powered platform will review architectural designs and engineering plans in real time, assessing submitted documents against Dubai’s building codes, technical standards […]
Indian tourists can now get their UAE entry visa at no cost when booking a qualifying holiday in Abu Dhabi under a new programme launched by the emirate’s tourism authority. The initiative, introduced by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is aimed at making travel to the emirate more […]
The Health Department has reminded staff working in government hospitals and medical colleges that patients need more than medicines and medical treatment — they also require courteous care, clear communication and emotional support. The move comes amid recurring complaints from patients and their attendants about the behaviour of some employees, including allegations of rude conduct, […]