Monkeypox : Kerala sets up help desks at airports, starts awareness programme
Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (BPNS) Stepping up vigil against the monkeypox virus, help desks have come up at the four international airports in the state. According to the health department, helpdesks will act both as a screening point and as a place to clarify doubts regarding the disease. Meanwhile, to bust the myths surrounding monkeypox, a […]
Kallakurichi tense after police, students clash over death of Plus two student
Chennai, July 17 (BPNS) Striking students of Kallakurichi clashed with police on Sunday and a police vehicle burnt after police fired in air following clashes with the students. The students owing allegiance to left parties, certain Dravidian movements were striking after a plus two student of a government school here committed suicide a couple of […]
Suspected monkey pox : Youth under observation at Kannur medical college, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (BPNS) A Youth who reached Kannur district of Kerala from a middle eastern country was admitted to Kannur government medical college on a suspected monkeypox case. The disease will be confirmed after the test results will be out. Hospital authorities told BPNS that the youth is under observation in an isolated ward and […]
Covid -19 : Former TN Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam hosptialised
Chennai, July 17 (BPNS) Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam who is in a bitter power struggle with the AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami is admitted to a private hospital in Chennai due to Covid -19 related ailments. The private hospital in a statement on Sunday said that the former Chief Minister is […]
Stalin announces solatium to injured persons in Kanniyakumari gas cylinder explosion
Chennai, July 17 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 50,000 each to those injured in the gas cylinder explosion at a tea shop on Sunday morning. The incident that took place in the early hours of Sunday injured 8 people including 2 women. The relief fund was released from […]
After two years of Covid lull, Elephant wellness treatment commences in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (BPNS) The month of ‘Karkidakam’ according to Malayalam calendar commences from today, July 17th in Kerala, and the wellness treatment for elephants also begins. While the last two years there was no wellness treatment for elephants due to Covid -19 and related issues, it has commenced at Thrissur from today onwards with more […]
GST for packed food products: Rice to become costlier from Rs 3 to Rs 5 per kg in TN
Chennai, July 17 (BPNS) The decision of the government of India to levy 5 percent Goods and Service Tax (GST) on packaged food may increase the price of rice from Rs 3 to Rs 5 per kilogram in Tamil Nadu from Monday. The Tamil Nadu rice mills association and traders in a statement on Sunday […]
Gehlot expresses concern on ‘exorbitant’ fees of SC, HC lawyers
Jaipur, July 16 (BPNS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday raised his concern on the exorbitant fees of lawyers of Supreme Court and High Courts, and said that many judges announce their verdict looking at the face value. He said this while addressing the national conference of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) held in […]
Ravi Teja teams up with Chiranjeevi for Telugu Megastar’s next film
Hyderabad, July 16 (BPNS) Tollywood is buzzing with anticipation as Megastar Chiranjeevi’s next project is fast taking shape in the sets. Tentatively titled, ‘Mega 154’ the movie by Mythri Movie Makers, also has ‘Mass Maharaja’ Ravi Teja playing a powerful and lengthy role. With the hyperactive star joining the Mega Star for the shoot, the […]
