Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall across Kerala today, with intense showers expected particularly in the northern districts. A yellow alert has been issued in five districts — Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram — warning residents to remain cautious of potentially hazardous weather. According to IMD, a […]
Chennai, June 24 In a major initiative to protect and promote Tamil Nadu’s indigenous agricultural wealth, the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board (TNSAMB) has moved to obtain Geographical Indication (GI) tags for five native farm products. The move, announced in the state’s Agriculture Budget 2025–26, is aimed at enhancing the market value of these […]
Thiruvananthapuram , June 24 What began as a fascination with the circus turned into a lifelong journey into yoga for Cherayi’s Upendran Achari, now a revered 105-year-old yoga teacher. As a child, he watched circus artists perform on the main streets with awe and dreamed of mastering such physical feats himself. It was this very […]
Washington, June 24 In a dramatic turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” signaling a swift and unexpected end to the 12-day war between the two longtime adversaries. Posting on his Truth Social platform at 5:02 p.m. Washington time […]
June 23, 2025 | Middle East Bureau In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched a powerful missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a statement on Monday. The strike is in retaliation for recent US airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 With a resounding victory in the Nilambur by-election — the fifth by-poll held during the second Pinarayi Vijayan government — the United Democratic Front (UDF) has reached a peak of political confidence. But this was not the case just a few years ago. After the historic triumph in the 2019 Lok Sabha […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 Following the resounding victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Nilambur by-election, the results from postal ballots have emerged as a strong warning signal for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala. The voting pattern among government employees, who primarily cast postal votes, appears to reflect growing dissatisfaction […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 In the dense forest‑fringe constituency of Nilambur, where political dreams grow as tall as its towering trees, the UDF’s stirring victory was not merely fortuitous—it was meticulously orchestrated by its master strategist, Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan. From the moment the bypoll was announced—triggered by P. V. Anvar’s resignation—Satheesan treated Nilambur as ground zero for UDF’s […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 Even as Kerala grapples with a severe financial crisis, the state government has come under fire for allocating a hefty ₹80.40 lakh for a book translation project undertaken by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The funds have been earmarked for the Malayalam translation of the first volume of the Constituent Assembly Debates. The […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 The state government is preparing to bring toddy shops under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tax will be levied on food items sold in these establishments, including tapioca and fish curry, which are typically served alongside toddy. The move aims to target toddy shops that generate substantial revenue […]
