Around 450 private passenger buses remained off the roads in Kasaragod on Monday as operators observed a one-day token strike against the UDF government’s Priyadarshini free travel scheme, which allows free travel for women, girls and transgender persons on KSRTC buses. The shutdown caused significant disruption across the district, especially in hilly interior areas where […]
Brazilian football star Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career with the national team. The 34-year-old scored a stoppage-time penalty in what turned out to be Brazil’s final match of […]
The Kerala government’s Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Ernakulam District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) have officially taken custody of the newborn boy found abandoned near Forum Mall, Maradu, on June 28. The infant, now named Kiyan—an Arabic name meaning “royal” or “king”—has been shifted to a Special Adoption Agency (SAA) in Angamaly after being discharged […]
The dispute between US-based healthcare solutions company CorroHealth and its Kerala employees intensified on Monday after nearly 800 terminated staff were allegedly denied entry to the company’s Kochi office, despite an earlier understanding with the Kerala Labour Department to maintain the status quo pending further talks. Employees who arrived at the company’s Palarivattom office said […]
The Kerala government has ordered a comprehensive departmental inquiry into the procurement of medical equipment by the Health Department over the past 10 years, following allegations that machinery worth hundreds of crores remains unused in hospitals and medical colleges across the state. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said the decision was taken after receiving multiple complaints […]
The Kerala government has raised strong objections to the announcement that the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL), stating that the decision was made without informing or consulting the state government. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Chief Minister […]
Spain banished memories of an earlier World Cup frustration with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in Los Angeles, booking their place in the Round of 16 after another patient display of possession football. For the opening half hour, it felt like history was repeating itself. Three […]
The Kerala Assembly has passed the Kerala Finance Bill, 2026, paving the way for lower taxes on several categories of electric vehicles (EVs), tax relief for private buses and revised motor vehicle tax structures aimed at promoting cleaner transport and boosting commercial vehicle registrations in the state. The Bill was passed on Wednesday in the […]
The UAE has announced an ambitious national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable development through stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors. The announcement follows the successful mobilisation of Dh3.23 billion in community contributions during 2025, achieved through the participation of 191 […]
July 2026 brings a series of major transitions across the UAE, covering transport, education, business compliance, public services and lifestyle changes that will impact residents, expatriates and companies. One of the biggest developments is the launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service, which officially began phased operations after its first journey on June 30. From July, […]