3,000 dhotis bloom into an Onam Pookkalam in Kochi
Kochi, Aug 23 (IANS) In Kerala, the humble white dhoti known locally as the ‘mundu’ is usually worn, not arranged in a flower carpet. This Onam, however, nearly 3,000 of them have been made to bloom. At Kochi’s Forum Mall, Ramraj Cotton…
Government changed, but CPI-M still runs Home dept in Kerala: BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) Even though the government in Kerala has changed and a Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has taken charge as the state Home Minister, key decisions in the Home Department are still being taken by the police force and…
Kerala DYFI gets its first woman president as CPI-M faces crucial reset
Thrissur, Aug 23 (IANS) The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI-M, has for the first time in its history chosen a woman to lead its Kerala unit, with Chintha Jerome taking over as State President at a time when both the…
ACB raids Bengal govt official’s residence in Jhargram to probe corruption allegations
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengal’s Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a…
Deadline for announcement for Bengal’s new industrial policy extended till mid-Sept
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to…
Assam-Meghalaya talks focus on restoring normalcy after Shillong violence
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IANS) The governments of Assam and Meghalaya have reiterated their commitment to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safe and unhindered movement of people and vehicles between the two neighbouring states following the recent violence…
Shillong violence: Army, RAF conduct flag march as Assam-Meghalaya tensions persist
Shillong, Aug 23 (IANS) Security was intensified across Shillong as the Army and Rapid Action Force (RAF) conducted a flag march in the Meghalaya capital following violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally on August 19, officials said.…
MP: Three sisters die under suspicious circumstances in Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur, Aug 22 (IANS) Three minor sisters, including a nine‑month‑old infant, died under suspicious circumstances in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, prompting authorities to exhume their bodies for post‑mortem examination, police said on…
Students must stay away from drugs: Maha CM
Navi Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged students to stay away from addiction and direct their energy toward education, sports, skill development and nation‑building. He was speaking at the launch of Campus Connect, a…
Govinda issues public notice against those spreading false information about his marriage, threatens ₹100 crore lawsuit
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid all the rumors and misleading reports surrounding actor and former MP Govinda on social media regarding his personal life, a public notice has been issued on his behalf warning netizens, media institutions, digital platforms,…