The Emirates ID is no longer just an identity document in the UAE — it has become a multi-purpose smart tool that simplifies daily life for residents across the country. Equipped with a chip containing over 20 personal data points, including biometric and employment details, the card now supports a wide range of services beyond […]
Garlic cultivation has officially begun across the misty hill regions of Vattavada in Idukki district after the arrival of much-awaited summer showers, bringing renewed hope to farmers who had delayed sowing this season due to the lack of rain. Farmers in Vattavada, Koviloor and Chilanthiyar, along with tribal settlements including Swamiyar Ala, Kudallar, Mulavallam, Vayalthara […]
Muslims across Kerala are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in Islam, on Thursday. The festival commemorates the sacrifice and unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Prophet Ismail, and also marks the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Special Eid prayers and khutbahs (sermons) were held at […]
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, extended Eid Al Adha greetings to the Rulers of the Emirates, citizens, residents and Muslims around the world, conveying wishes of peace, stability and prosperity on the occasion of the festival. In his Eid message, Sheikh Mohamed said he congratulated his brothers, the Rulers of the […]
Amid the controversy surrounding the Sabarimala gold theft case and allegations of administrative lapses within the Travancore Devaswom Board, a report submitted by Ravada A Chandrasekhar, Director General of Police (DGP), has reportedly flagged serious security concerns and instances of theft at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple as well. According to the report submitted to the Home […]
Born at just six months into pregnancy and weighing only 680 grams, Maria Kripa Michael began her life fighting for survival. Years later, the young student has turned that difficult beginning into an inspiring academic achievement by scoring a perfect 1200 out of 1200 in the Kerala Plus Two examinations. Maria, a humanities student at […]
Supplyco will launch its special ‘Alin’ brand notebook series on Tuesday as part of its 2026 product line, paying tribute to Kerala’s youngest organ donor, Alin Sherin Abraham. The notebooks will be officially launched at 1.30 pm at the Ernakulam Guest House by Anoop Jacob, Kerala’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister. The initiative aims to […]
Ahead of Eid Al Adha and in line with the objectives of the UAE’s “Year of Family,” the Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched a wide-ranging series of humanitarian and community initiatives aimed at supporting families, strengthening social stability and spreading festive joy across Dubai. The initiatives are being implemented in collaboration with government departments, […]
Kerala is expected to continue receiving widespread rainfall on Tuesday as the state prepares for the likely arrival of the southwest monsoon in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thundershowers across most parts of the state and has issued yellow alerts for four districts. The yellow alert has been […]
Dubai is set to become even greener with the planting of 1,200 additional flame trees across the emirate, as part of a major environmental initiative aimed at expanding the city’s iconic red-and-orange tree canopy across streets, parks and residential communities. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and is inspired by […]