Chennai, June 22: The Tamil Nadu government is preparing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at expediting the investigation, prosecution and trial of sexual offences against women and children, the Madras High Court was informed on Monday. Advocate General Vijay Narayan told a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 Natyaveda College of Performing Arts, Vattiyoorkavu, marked International Yoga Day on Sunday with a special message highlighting the close relationship between yoga, classical dance and holistic well-being. Extending Yoga Day greetings, the institution said, “Asana in stillness, Natya in motion. True dance is nothing but a moving meditation.” The message underscored the […]
Kochi, June 21: Actor Shweta Menon on Sunday announced her resignation from the membership of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), hours after the organisation’s executive committee stepped down following dramatic developments at its General Body meeting. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Shweta said she could no longer continue in the organisation and […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Kerala government’s proposal to reduce taxes on certain categories of liquor, describing the move as “highly suspicious” and questioning whether it was designed to benefit liquor manufacturers rather than serve the broader interests of society. In a Facebook […]
Chennai, June 20 In a significant boost to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), former AIADMK minister Gomathi Srinivasan on Saturday joined the Vijay-led party along with around 2,500 leaders and cadres drawn from various political parties and public organisations. The induction ceremony was held at the party headquarters in Panaiyur on Chennai’s East Coast […]
Chennai, June 20:DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday strongly criticised the State government’s decision to rename the flagship Naan Mudhalvan scheme as Thiran Tamil Nadu, arguing that the programme’s contribution to youth development should not be diluted for political reasons. In a statement posted on social media platform X, […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19: Chief Minister and Finance Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday unveiled the first Budget of the newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government, presenting an ambitious roadmap aimed at steering Kerala out of its financial difficulties while laying the foundation for long-term economic growth. The Budget marks a decisive departure from conventional fiscal […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19: The first Budget of the newly elected UDF government will be presented in the Kerala Assembly on Friday, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio, set to unveil the administration’s economic roadmap at a time of mounting fiscal pressure and growing public expectations. The Budget assumes considerable significance […]
Vancouver, June 19:Canada registered their first victory of the World Cup in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in a highly one-sided and ill-tempered Group B encounter marked by red cards, reckless fouls and complete Canadian dominance. Jonathan David starred for Canada with a brilliant hat-trick, while Kyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also found the net. […]
LOS ANGELES, June 19: Switzerland produced a stunning late surge to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in one of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup so far, scoring four goals in the final 17 minutes after a tense, goalless contest for more than 70 minutes. The match appeared destined for a low-scoring […]
