Thankamma Kunjappan, a 74-year-old woman, decided to go back to school after facing struggles in life. She initially wanted to become a ‘mate’ under the MGNREGS, but was denied due to age restrictions. Despite this setback, she continued her education and recently graduated from a higher secondary program. With the help of a kind neighbor,…
The Thiruvananthapuram city corporation is taking steps to reduce bird strikes at the airport by properly disposing of animal and poultry waste. They are transporting the waste to specific facilities like a rendering plant in Ernakulam and fish farms in Thiruvalla and Changanasserry. Traders have agreed to cooperate, reducing the risk of bird strikes. The…
Air India is undergoing a $400 million renovation plan to revamp 67 of its older aircraft, starting with 27 narrow-body Airbus A320neo planes. The newly designed A320neo will feature 8 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 132 Economy seats with extra legroom, USB ports, and device holders for added convenience. The refurbishment project…
The Titan submersible, carrying five passengers, including the CEO, pilot, mariner, businessmen, and a teenager, imploded while diving to the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic Ocean. An investigatory hearing is underway to determine the cause of the disaster, with OceanGate, the company behind the vessel, under scrutiny for potential cost-cutting measures and safety…
The Marhaba Dhofar event, organized by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, will begin with various activities on Monday in Salalah. Tourism sector partners from Oman and Saudi Arabia will participate, with 40 Saudi tourism companies and 13 media professionals attending. The event will feature field trips to popular tourist sites in Dhofar, aiming to…
The high-speed rail infrastructure in India is undergoing a revolutionary change with the construction of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. The track construction near Surat and Anand in Gujarat is in full swing, with the process of flash-butt welding rails into 200-meter panels already underway. The project is using a J-Slab track system based on…
A two-day digital survey is being conducted in Ernakulam to identify any manual scavengers and begin the process of rehabilitating them. This is a mandatory measure under the MS Act, which prohibits the inhumane practice of manual scavenging in India. The survey is being publicized in the media to reach those who may be engaged…
The sanitation crisis at Chandni Chowk in New Delhi has prompted the MCD to step in and start lifting waste from the main road. However, a substantial amount of garbage remains, and there is no final action plan for regular cleaning yet. The MCD plans to start sweeping from Wednesday and will hire new machines…
The National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) has launched its 3rd Tech Trial Run of electric vehicles in Tamil Nadu, focusing on upgrading five major highways into e-highways. The trial will cover a 332 km route from Chennai to Trichy, featuring electric, hydrogen, and zero-emission freight vehicles for the first time. The initiative aims to…
The BBMP in Bengaluru is working on widening the Kothanur-Avalahalli road and Kalkere Road to improve vehicle movement from the north-eastern part of the city towards KR Puram and Hoskote. The project, which has been delayed, involves land acquisition and widening the roads to reduce traffic congestion. There were issues with TDR issuance in the…