The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to intensify across Kerala from June 3 as conditions become increasingly favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon. In view of the forecast, the IMD has issued weather alerts across the state, cautioning residents about the possibility of heavy rainfall, waterlogging […]
A fire broke out at the Taluk Hospital in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, at around 5 pm on Monday, triggering a swift emergency response and the precautionary evacuation of patients from the affected area. Hospital authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and that all patients and staff members remained safe throughout the incident. According to officials, […]
For most job seekers, receiving an appointment order marks the successful end of a long journey. For Muchikkal Abdul Majeed of Malappuram, however, it has become a story of extraordinary delay and disappointment. After waiting for more than two decades for a Public Service Commission appointment, the 60-year-old finally received an advice memo last month, […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has announced that five patients infected with the rare Ebola strain, Bundibugyo virus, have recovered following the opening of a new treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO confirmed that the newly established treatment facility in Bunia has a capacity of 24 beds, […]
While thousands of UAE residents are rushing to finalise travel plans ahead of the upcoming two-month school summer break, securing a European visa is proving to be a major challenge for many holidaymakers. A smooth Schengen getaway is far from guaranteed, with the latest visa statistics from the European Commission highlighting sharp differences in approval […]
The Delhi High Court has directed Google to pay ₹30 lakh in damages to Hindware for using the sanitaryware company’s registered trademark as keywords in its AdWords advertising programme. The judgment, delivered on May 22 by Justice Mini Pushkarna, held that the use of registered trademarks as advertising keywords provided Google with an unfair commercial […]
India has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, or ATF, for the fortnight beginning June 1, according to a government notification issued on Saturday. Under the revised rates, the export duty on petrol has been fixed at ₹1.5 per litre, while diesel will attract an export duty of ₹13.5 per litre. […]
Schools across Kerala reopened on Monday after the summer vacation, marking the beginning of a new academic year with colourful ‘Praveshanolsavam’ celebrations across the state. Teachers welcomed students into brightly decorated classrooms, greeting newcomers with decorative crowns and warm smiles. The sound of chenda melam and festive music added to the celebratory atmosphere as children, […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing 156, RCB got off to a blazing start as Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer added 62 runs in under five overs. Although Gujarat fought back through Rashid Khan, […]
From menstrual leave for school students to equal pay at workplaces, Kerala has unveiled a wide-ranging agenda focused on women’s welfare and empowerment. Speaking during the first session of the 16th Kerala Assembly, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar outlined a series of key proposals under the UDF government. One of the most talked-about promises — free […]