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* Kazhakoottam Different Arts Centre: National Differently-abled Art Festival, Governor Rajendra Arlekar, 5:00 pm * YMCA Hall: Kerala Secretariat Employees Sangh Annual Conference, 10:30 am * Secretariat: KPSTA's Public Education Transformation Message Yatra, 11:00 am * Mannam Memorial National Club: Sthree Chetana's Pre-marital Counseling, 10:00 am * Fort Police Station Courtyard: P.N. Panicker Foundation's Reading Session, 5:30 pm * Prof. N. Krishnapillai Foundation Hall: Dinakavya Sabha's Poetry Recital, 3:00 pm * Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan: G. Devarajan Shakthigadha Award Presentation, 5:30 pm * College of Engineering Golden Jubilee Hall, Karyavattom Campus: Earth-Planet Expo led by the Geology Department, 10:00 am * Mascot Hotel Sayanah Restaurant: Ramassery Idli Fest, 2:30 pm * Kallattumukku Oxford School: Pink Market for Women Entrepreneurs' Empowerment, 11:00 am * Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan: Art Exhibition by Selena Haridas and Deepthi Vinod, 10:00 am * Museum Auditorium: V. Radhakrishnan's Art Exhibition, 10:00 am * Pothancode Santhigiri Ashram: Sanyasa Deeksha Anniversary, Satsang, 7:00 pm * Karikkakam Chamundi Temple: Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, 5:00 pm * Nandavanam P. Krishnapillai Foundation Hall: Book Launch of Ajayakumar Sreenivasan's 'Njan Housewife', Kadakampally Surendran MLA, 5:00 pm * Kottakkakam Navaratri Mandapam: amrita Venkatesh's Music Concert in Navaratri Music Festival, 6:00 pm * Poojaappura Saraswati Temple: Chirayinkeezhu Sudheesh's Vocal Concert in Navaratri Music Festival, 6:00 pm Kottayam * Kottayam Thirunakkara Thrikkaikkattu Swamiyar Mutt Sreerama Hanumad Devasthanam: Navratri Celebrations. Devi Mahatmyam Recitation - 7:30 am, Satsangam. Bhagavatha Stories presented by Saroja Krishnan - 11:30 am, Prasadamoottu (Distribution of consecrated food) - 12:30 pm, Soundarya Lahari Recitation by Brahmana Samooham Mutt Women's Wing - 5:30 pm, Bhajan Sandhya (Evening Bhajan) by Sree Shankara Arsha Vidyapeetham students - 6:30 pm. * District Planning Committee Secretariat Conference Hall: District Development Committee Meeting - 10:30 am. * Darshana Cultural Centre: Darshana Kaviyarang (Poetry Forum). Poetry Recitation and Appreciation - 2:30 pm. * Nagampadam Maidan (Ground): Onam Fest - 11:00 am. * Thirunakkara Maidan (Ground): One India One Pension District Committee 'Delhi Chalo' Announcement March - 4:30 pm. * Nattakom Pension Bhavan: Kerala State Service Pensioners' Union Unit Family Get-together, Cultural Women's Forum Seminar, and Honoring of Senior Members. Inauguration of Public Meeting by Town Committee President V.C. Mohanan - 2:30 pm Ernakulam * Kaloor Renewal Center: Student Nurses Association of India (SNAI) conference, cultural festival 'Dhanak' - 9:00 am * Edappally Al ameen Public School: Inter-school Karate Championship organized by Neha Shito Ryu Karate - 9:00 am * Ernakulam Chakkaraparambu Hotel Holiday Inn: Young Minds International's international conference - 9:30 am; Inauguration by Benny Behanan MP - 2:30 pm; Women and Youth wing conference; Inauguration by Uma Thomas MLA - 3:30 pm * Bolgatty Hotel Grand Hyatt: World Kerala Assembly - Norka Professional and Business Leadership Conference; Inauguration by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan - 10:00 am * Elamkulam Hotel Radisson Blu: V-Guard 'Big Idea' competition for college students - 10:00 am * Pattadippalam Kerala Museum: 'Kabhoomi Aazhi, Azhi, Azhal' exhibition organized by Climate Community Art Initiative - 10:00 am * Ernakulam Town Hall: Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church Ernakulam Center Convention; Meeting of Sunday School teachers and students - 10:00 am; Youth Association meeting - 4:00 pm; Choir - 6:00 pm * Edappally Hotel Marriott: Conclave organized by Kerala Bank; Inauguration by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan - 11:00 am * Ernakulam St. Teresa's College: Kerala Private College Management Association General Body Meeting - 11:00 am * Ernakulam Hotel BTH: Kerala HATS (Homestay entrepreneurs' collective) annual event and tourism workshop; 9:30 am; Inauguration by Minister P. Rajeev - 1:00 pm * Ernakulam Hospital Road Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parishad Hall: Story and Poetry Gathering; Inauguration by C. Radhakrishnan - 3:30 pm * Fort Kochi Thuruthy Tower Complex: Inauguration of the housing complex project constructed jointly by the Corporation and Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML); By Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan - 5:00 pm * Bolgatty Palace: Concluding programs of the World Tourism Day celebrations held in Vypin; Art presentation by Nayarambalam Thrayambakam team, Baul music by Shanthi Priya, Irula dance - 5:00 pm * Willingdon Island Hotel Casino: Annual meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala (APK); Minister P. Rajeev - 5:00 pm * Kakkanad Mavelipuram Onam Park: M.K.K. Nair Commemoration under the leadership of Thrikkakara Samskarika Vedi - 5:00 pm; Kathakali (Nalacharitham Day 2) - 7:00 pm * Kakkanad United Sports Center: International Blind Football Tournament organized by the Indian Blind Football Federation - 5:30 pm * Edappally Changampuzha Park: Musical Concert (Swarasudha) - 6:00 pm * Palarivattom POC: KCBC Professional Drama Festival; Valluvanad Brahma - 'Pakalil Maranjirunnoru Aal' (A person hidden in the day) - 6:00 pm * Kakkanad Rajagiri College Auditorium: Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology Silver Jubilee Celebration; Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan - 6:30 pm * Vennala Abhaya Matha Church: Feast of Blessed Abhaya Matha; Proclamation of the Word, Offering, Procession - 5:00 pm; St. Vincent de Paul Annual Celebration - 8:30 pm; Live Music Show (Ralfin Stephen) - 9:00 pm
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The Assam Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged illegal stone mining in Karbi Anglong district in violation of a Supreme Court order. Addressing a press conference here, former Rajya Sabha member Ripun Bora also alleged that Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang was allowing illegal activities in the district in nexus with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Large-scale illegal stone mining is taking place in the hills of Karbi Anglong in violation of the Supreme Court order. The SC had banned mining in and around K ...Read More >
Assam Beef Ban: A political row has erupted over the Assam government's decision to ban the public consumption of beef in the state with the Opposition labelling it "against the right to freedom" while the ruling BJP lauding the state Cabinet's call. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced on Wednesday that his government has decided to ban the consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels and public places, drawing sharp reactions from the Opposition. Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan ...Read More >
Khargone (MP), Dec 11 (PTI) Spiritual leader Sant Siyaram Baba passed away on Wednesday at 94 following a brief illness at his ashram on the banks of the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh, an official said. Siyaram Baba breathed his last around 6.10 am in his ashram in Bhattyan village, said Khargone district Superintendent of Police Dharmaraj Meena. Condolences poured in from various quarters. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, former CM Digvijaya Singh, and ex-Union minister Arun Yadav among others expressed grief over the death of the Hindu seer, a revered figure in the Nimar region ...Read More >
Imphal/New Delhi, Jan 17 (VOICE) Leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex socio-political body of the Kuki-Zo tribal communities in Manipur, held a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Friday and discussed their demands and prevailing situation in the northeastern state, KZC sources said. The four-member delegation of the KZC, led by its Chairman Henlianthang Thanglet, met the Adviser to MHA A. K. Mishra and Joint Director, MHA, Rajesh Kamble. Though the KZC leaders said that they would disclose the details of the discussion at Friday's mee ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's heritage, values, and ideals continue to be celebrated at the Mahakumbh, fostering unity among people beyond personal familiarity. "We should always not ...Read More >
Uttarakhand (Dehradun) [India], May 19 (ANI): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in the hilly districts of Uttarakhand, effective today and tomorrow. In light of this warning, the Uttarakhand Police have issued a safety advisory for pilgrims undertaking the Chardham Yatra. Pilgrims are advised to exercise caution while travelling, consider the weather conditions, and call 112 in case of any emergency." Authorities are working to ensure public safety and minimise disruptions," said the police authorities. In light of the forecast, the Uttarakh ...Read More >
Raipur: Following a significant success with the elimination of 27 Maoists, the District Reserve Guard (DRG) intensified their campaign, shifting focus to Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, where another fierce encounter unfolded on Thursday. Reports indicate that DRG forces have cornered a group of Maoists in Bijapur, with continuous gunfire reverberating through the region. Amid the confrontation, one Maoist has been confirmed dead, while two brave jawans have sustained injuries. Police officers have not yet confirmed, but said a detailed report will be issued soon. In a bold and relentless crackdo ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Jubilee Hills BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath was hospitalised due to several health issues on Thursday. A three-time legislator, Gopinath was rushed to a private hospital in Gachibowli earlier in the day, where is currently undergoing treatment. Former minister T Harish Rao and other s visited the hospital. Speaking to reporters later, Harish Rao said that Gopinath's health condition was stable. Gopinath was first elected as an MLA on TDP ticket in 2014. Later, he was elected on BRS ticket in 2018 and 2023. Gopinath started his political career with TDP in 1983 and worked as president ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government is committed to providing every facility to the devotees visiting Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. Ahead of his visit to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, PM Modi said that he will take stock of the works related to the Maha Kumbh and also inaugurate and launch multiple development projects. PM Modi Prayagraj Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Arrive in Prayagraj Today To Launch Development Projects Worth Around INR 5,500 Crore. "Along with making the Maha Kumbh of faith divine and grand, we are committed to providi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 5 (PTI) The presence of a Bharat Mata portrait, allegedly associated with RSS shakhas, at a World Environment Day event at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday led to the state government boycotting the programme, prompting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to assert that there would be no compromise on Bharat Mata. Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad, who boycotted the event, said that the state government respects Bharat Mata, but using an image commonly associated with RSS shakhas for an official function at Raj Bhavan is unconstitutional. While the Raj Bhavan went ahead ...Read More >
Kottayam (Kerala), Dec 12 (PTI) The historic struggle for equality that took place in Vaikom a century ago, popularly known as the Vaikom Satyagraha, was not a movement confined to Kerala but marked the starting point for various other struggles for social justice, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Thursday. In his address at Vaikom in this district after inaugurating the renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library, Stalin said that while impressive strides have been made in areas of social justice and economy in 100 years, a lot more has to be achieved. Stalin inaugur ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): Pointing out the developmental works done by the Centre and his administration in Ayodhya, where Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is located, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that earlier bullets were fired on people coming to the city, but now people visiting the temple were welcomed with a shower of flowers. The Chief Minister was apparently referring to the police firing on karsevaks during the Ram Janmabhoomi protest in 1990. Also Read | World Environment Day 2025: Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani Lauds PM Narendra Modi's ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to the controversy after the Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad boycotted the state-level celebrations on the World Environment Day at the Raj Bhavan -- the official residence of the state Governor, Rajendra V. Arlekar, the latter expressed his displeasure. Speaking at the event as the state Governor, Arlekar expressed his displeasure by saying that the Agriculture Minister should also have been present here. "The State Education Minister informed that he could not come. Then the Agriculture Minister also did not come. I do not know wha ...Read More >
At Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, on Monday, a teacher played the role of a vegetable seller, complete with props, while students acted as buyers. "How much is this vegetable for?" asked the teacher, setting off lively exchanges -- all over a laptop screen. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png This roleplay session, part of an online lesson about markets and vegetables, is one of many such creative strategies teachers are adopting as schools across Delhi shift to remote learning due to hazardous air pollution levels. The air quality in Delhi plummeted to "se ...Read More >
Following violence in Sambhal on November 24 related to a mosque survey, authorities plan to publicly display posters of over 400 identified individuals involved. 32 have been arrested so far. The posters will exclude those arrested. The government aims to hold those responsible for property damage accountable. Four people were killed, and many injured during the clash.The Sambhal administration on Thursday said it will put up posters of those involved in the November 24 violence. "We will put up ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A fresh controversy has erupted after state Agriculture minister P Prasad boycotted an event organised at Kerala Raj Bhavan on the occasion of World Environment Day today, in protest against installation of a Bharatamba image "associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)" on stage inside the premises. The minister accused Governor Rajendra Arlekar, also a former RSS leader, of turning Raj Bhavan into an RSS venue. After the minister objected to use of "politically symbolic image" in the government programme, the event was shifted to the Secretariat. As per report ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday arrived in Odisha and unveiled a statue of Santali writer and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu here. She also visited the Adim Owar Jarpa Jaher, a sacred place for Santals, in Bhubaneswar and offered prayers. The President was accorded a warm welcome at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), where she landed on a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to commence her five-day visit to Odisha. She was received at the airport by Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries. People standi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister and former External Affairs Minister SM Krishna died here early on Tuesday, leaving behind a rich legacy of statesmanship and public service that saw the 92-year-old leader scale all heights of political achievements. Suave, sophisticated and a man with enviable academic credentials, Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna started off his political innings as an independent MLA from Maddur in 1962, stunning a then Congress veteran in the elections, and went on to become the state's CM and later the country's External Affairs Minister. Tributes poured in for the fo ...Read More >
Ranchi, Dec 12 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday asserted that a strong foundation for development of the state was laid during the previous term of the JMM-led government in the state and time is ripe to speed up the progress. He said the speech delivered by Governor Santosh Gangwar in the assembly on Wednesday was the government's 'white paper' that clearly showed its vision and direction. "We have laid a strong foundation for the state's overall development during the previous term after 2019. Now, it is time to construct a building on the foundation. Very soon opport ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Terming the handcuffing of Lagacharla farmer Hirya Nayak, currently lodged in Sangareddy jail, while taking him to hospital for treatment "inhuman", BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Chief Justice of Telangana high court to take the case suo motu and urged governor Jishnu Dev Varma to order a probe into the incident. Addressing a press meet on Thursday, the BRS leader said the farmer, who is suspected to have suffered a heart attack while in jail, was treated inhumanly. ...Read More >
FEROZEPUR: A Bolero pickup and a canter collided in Punjab's near village Mohan's Utaad, near Guru Har Sahai, District Ferozepur in the early hours leaving 9 dead and 11 people injured. At the time of the tragic accident, Bolero pickup was carrying waiters to a catering event, going from Guru Har Sahai towards Jalalabad. While, the injured people were taken to the hospital by the police with the help of passersby, the bodies of the dead were found scattered on the road. Although the police is investigating the whole matter, they suspect the accident happened when the pickup went out of contr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a 42-year-old Ashoka University associate professor and head of political science department, was recently arrested for social media commentary on 'Operation Sindoor,' thrusting the academic, writer, and former spokesperson of Samajwadi Party into the national spotlight. The Supreme Court on Monday has agreed to hear a plea challenging his arrest, with senior advocate Kapil Sibal calling his statements "entirely patriotic." Academics, opposition leaders and rights activists have widely condemned the arrest. Mahmudabad's social media remarks on the defence oper ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Gundicha Temple, where the deities of Jagannath temple were born, is being prepared for a visual transformation through enhancement work before Rath Yatra on June 27."The beautification work includes stone-cladding of the outer boundary wall, landscaping and illumination arrangements to welcome the deities at their place of birth during Rath Yatra. The aesthetic transformation will give a visual delight to the deities and devotees," chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Arabinda Kumar Padhee told TOI.The temple's exterior boundary wall, previously co ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan of planting 7.5 crore saplings across the state within a year. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Environment Day at the OUAT Agriculture Education Hall in city, the CM emphasised the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in protecting nature and ending plastic pollution. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," he said.Addressing the rising threat of single-use plastic, the CM urged citizens to support a mass movement to eliminate plastic from daily li ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday took oath as a pro-term speaker in Maharashtra. Kolambkar is a nine-term MLA and represents the Wadala constituency in Mumbai in the Maharashtra assembly. The BJP MLA took oath in the Maharashtra Raj Bhawan administered by the state governor CP Radhakrishnan in the presence of the newly elected Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. Earlier today, while speaking to ANI, Kolambkar said "I have received a message from the government to take oath as the pro-term speaker of the Maharashtra as ...Read More >
Malappuram (Kerala), May 26 (PTI) As the crucial Nilambur bypoll is just weeks away, trouble is brewing for Congress-led UDF with former MLA of the constituency and now Trinamool leader P V Anvar exerting pressure regarding its candidate selection. The ex-legislator had said on Sunday that he would support any "devil" being field by the UDF to defeat Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and "Pinarayism". Anvar, however, told reporters here on Monday that that "devil" should have some virtue and would be acceptable to the people of Nilambur and the one who can see the society as equal, cutting acr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding immediate action from the Union government to address the worsening law and order situation in the national Capital. The protest, led by Delhi Minister Gopal Rai and other AAP MLAs, highlighted the surge in crimes under the jurisdiction of the Union Home Ministry, which oversees Delhi's law enforcement through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and Delhi Police. Speaking at the protest, Gopal Rai expressed grave concerns about the safety of Delhi's citizens, claiming the city is turning into a "crime capital." ...Read More >
Ranchi, December 5: Six days after Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for a record fourth time, he expanded his cabinet on Thursday with 11 ministers taking the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan at 12.50 p.m., where Governor Santosh Gangwar administered the oath of office. The newly sworn-in ministers include Deepak Birua, Ramdas Soren, Hafizul Hasan, Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Yogendra Mahato, and Chamra Linda from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Deepika Pandey Singh, Irfan Ansari, Radha Krishna Kishore, and Shilpi Neha Tirkey from the Congress, a ...Read More >
12 Guwahati: Twenty-four hours after N Biren Singh relinquished his position as the chief minister of Manipur, his party, BJP, remains unable to establish a consensus replacement amid day-long closed-door deliberations in Imphal, heightening the likelihood of President's Rule being imposed in the strife-torn state. Extensive consultations between BJP's in-charge for northeast Sambit Patra, senior party leaders, and prospective candidates for the CM's post have yielded no definitive resolution, while political uncertainty continues to pervade the administrative corridors. A party source said ...Read More >
The Raja Ram idol was consecrated at the Ram Jamnabhoomi complex in Ayodhya. The Ram Darbar, featuring idols of Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman, was also inaugurated. The event coincided with Ganga Dussehra, months after Ram Lalla's consecration. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other priests conducted the ceremony. Devotees gathered, chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'.The idol of Raja Ram was consecrated and the Ram Darbar inaugurated at the Ram Jamnabhoomi complex on Thursday, a major step tow ...Read More >