C Joseph Vijay has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu, increasing the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent with effect from January 1, 2026. According to the Tamil Nadu government, the revised DA structure will benefit nearly 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners […]
After 11 days of intense speculation, the Indian National Congress high command on Thursday announced V D Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. AICC Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi made the official announcement at a press conference in Delhi, naming Satheesan as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader. The decision formally ends days of […]
Eid al-Adha holiday travel demand is witnessing a major surge among UAE residents, with overseas destinations now dominating bookings over local staycations, according to dnata Travel. The Emirates Group-owned travel company said international holidays account for 72 per cent of all bookings for the upcoming Eid break, while UAE staycations make up the remaining 28 […]
Tony Emmatty is set to become the second Kerala native to officiate as an on-field umpire in the Indian Premier League (IPL), following former umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan. The Thrissur native will officiate the May 15 IPL clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, led by Sanju Samson, in Lucknow. Emmatty had earlier […]
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 […]
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has completed its data collection exercise for the proposed women’s free travel scheme, with reporting from Gold 101.3 FM, the No. 1 Malayalam radio station in the UAE, officials confirmed. According to the preliminary estimate, women account for around 49 to 52 percent of total KSRTC passengers. With […]
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 […]