The Health and Family Welfare Department in Karnataka is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and using tobacco products, but some government employees are still engaging in these habits. The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms has issued a circular reminding employees that smoking and using tobacco products are banned in government…
The EICMA Motorcycle Show in 2024 showcased a range of exciting new bikes. Some of the top picks include the KTM 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield Classic 650, Aprilia Tuono 457, Hero XPulse 210, Hero Xtreme 250R, and BMW F 450 GS Concept. These bikes offer a mix of power, design, and features that are…
Mythili Manikandan from Devamatha CMI Public School in Thrissur won the first prize in the Ottanthullal competition at the CBSE State Kalotsav. Thrissur Sahodaya took the lead with 516 points, followed by Kochi Sahodaya and Malabar Sahodaya. Silver Hills Public School in Kozhikode was leading in points. More than 5,000 students from over 700 schools…
The Calicut Heritage Forum organized a special event to honor the renowned historian K.V. Krishna Ayyar on his birth anniversary. Deepti Sreeram, a PhD student at Ashoka University, was awarded a scholarship in his memory for her research on the history and culture of Kerala. Ajayakumar Kodoth, a former member of the Kerala Public Service…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary, M.V. Govindan, stated that there is no division within the party regarding the issues raised during the byelection campaign. He emphasized that the party will continue to address the black money matter concerning the UDF candidate, Rahul Mamkootathil. Despite a party committee member dismissing the trolley bag…
A seaplane will be conducting a trial service from Kochi International Marina to Maattupetty Dam in Munnar on Monday. While the tourism sector is excited about the project, Kerala still has work to do to make it successful. The trial run aims to promote the project and determine its feasibility. The project is part of…
Atleast 38 people were injured in a collision involving three vehicles near Ambaji in Gujarat. Among the injured, six people suffered serious injuries and were sent to Palampur for further treatment, according to Dr KK Singh, the Civil Superintendent of Danta Government Hospital. The vehicles overturned following the collision, with a luxury bus and two…
The Canadian Soccer Association has acknowledged that the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated incident. Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue stated that the incident was a result of a larger issue of an unacceptable culture and lack of oversight within the national teams. An independent review conducted by Sonia Regenbogen confirmed these findings….
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs to support term loans and enhance manufacturing capacity. The scheme, soon to be presented to the Cabinet, will provide collateral-free guarantees for loans up to ₹100 crore. This initiative follows the success of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme during the pandemic, aiming…
Canada has decided to end the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, impacting international students, including those from India. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a reduction in international student permits, citing the need to crack down on abuse of the system. This decision comes amid a diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, as India is…