Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government’s decision to revoke the partial autonomy of Indian-occupied Kashmir, stating that only the constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar will now apply in the region. This decision, made in 2019, split the state into two federally administered territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Despite the newly elected lawmakers in…
The Kochi Biennale Foundation has chosen Thomas Varghese as their new CEO. He has a background in sustainable urban development and project management from his work with the United Nations. With a degree from St. Stephen’s College and Harvard University, he combines local knowledge of Kochi with global experience. His appointment is seen as a…
Ashokan Charuvil, Vice-President of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, recently presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to poet and lyricist P.K. Gopi at his home in Kozhikode. The event was attended by former Minister Benoy Vishwam, Akademi secretary C.P. Aboobakker, and other guests. It was a special moment to honor Gopi for his contributions to literature and…
George Kurian, the Minister of State for Fisheries, stressed the importance of uniform registration for fishing vessels in India. He highlighted the responsibility of coastal states to monitor unlicensed fishing vessels operating in their waters. Kurian acknowledged the lack of expertise in some states for proper inspection. He spoke at a workshop on fishing vessel…
Terrorists killed two Village Defence Guard members in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The bodies of Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar were recovered after a joint search operation by police, CRPF, and the Army. The guards were grazing their cattle when they were abducted and killed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned…
Autorickshaw drivers’ union leaders recently met with senior police officers in Kozhikode to discuss development priorities. The police have proposed a district-level coordination committee comprising autorickshaw drivers to prioritize development needs through discussions and expedite project implementation. The committee aims to have equal representation from various trade union functionaries. The Assistant Commissioner of Police emphasized…
Kanimozhi, MP, spoke at an event in Ernakulam Town Hall on November 8 to honor Sr. Vinitha, Director of St. Teresa’s College, for her contributions to education and society. She emphasized the importance of inclusive unity between Kerala and Tamil Nadu to protect citizens’ rights. Kanimozhi highlighted the ongoing struggle for women’s education and praised…
Three students from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut, have been chosen as IndiaAI Fellows by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The selected students are Muhammad Saad Rafeeque, Hashil Muhammed, and Mohsina Bilal. They will be working on projects guided by faculty members from their respective departments. The…
The Kerala government is considering expanding health insurance coverage to include the “missing middle” – those who cannot afford any health insurance but are not currently covered under the Ayushman Bharat-Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati (AB-KASP) scheme. This expansion may involve collecting a premium from existing beneficiaries to help sustain the scheme, which has been facing…
Rachel Doerrie, a data consultant with experience in the NHL, suggests keeping an eye on the 2025 NHL draft class. She highlights key draft-eligible players and teams to watch, including the US National Team Development Program, Boston schools, the Big 10, the Erie Otters, Brampton Steelheads, and Swedish clubs like Djurgarden, Lulea, and Skelleftea. Players…