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Congress aims better performance in future in Thrissur, vows course correction

A joint meeting of mandalam and block Congress committee presidents decides to move forward by identifying and rectifying organisational lapses

17 Jun 2026 9:04 pm
Central portal for Waqf properties offers facility to upload data, says Kerala board

Dismissing the allegations that board had illegally uploaded details of the disputed Munambam property, C.M. Manju, Chief Executive Officer in-charge of the Kerala board, says in her final report that the portal has an enabling provision and technical functionality permitting direct entry of property particulars by the board

17 Jun 2026 8:59 pm
A.P. launches mandatory disability screening for all students

The screening will be conducted through Prashast 2.0, an upgraded app for screening 21 types of disabilities in children; initiative is being implemented for the academic year 2026-27 as per the directions of the Central Ministry of Education, says Samagra Shiksha State Project Director

17 Jun 2026 8:59 pm
Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Keralas govt. hospitals

Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education remain vacant

17 Jun 2026 8:58 pm
North corporation completes 86% of LED light conversion

A total of 68,907 LED street lights have been installed so far under the project, which is being implemented through the PPP model

17 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
SIR: Under immense pressure to meet targets, anganwadi workers seek exemption from BLO duties

The workers say they are being assigned strict voterverification oftargets without adequate training on the revised procedures

17 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
KAT refuses to stay GO that removed DHS

The Kerala government submitted that a new Director of Health Services was appointed, considering the urgent requirements of the States health sector

17 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Cyber fraudsters are parasites, must be dealt with firmly, says Supreme Court

Top court refuses to entertain a plea by an accused facing multiple cyberfraud cases seeking the clubbing of multiple criminal cases and the grant of bail; societys interest is there only when you are inside jail and not outside, it says

17 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
Anit Thapa resigns as Chief Executive of GTA

The resignation of Anit Thapa, who was an ally of Trinamool Congress comes a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Darjeeling hills and raised the issue of corruption in the GTA. After the BJP came to power in West Bengal in May 2026, chairperson of several civic bodies including Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation had resigned.

17 Jun 2026 8:43 pm
Miscreants decamp with ATM, set it ablaze in Anantapur district

According to the police, nearly 18 lakh cash was stolen from the machine, while a similar theft had taken place in Dharmavaram in neighbouring Sri Sathya Sai district a couple of days ago

17 Jun 2026 8:42 pm
Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in June

As many as 324 cases were reported, with some days recording more than 50 cases

17 Jun 2026 8:40 pm
Kerala to appoint geotechnical experts to examine issues in NH construction

According to PWD Minister, 81% of the 642 km project has already been completed. The move is aimed at timely completion of the remaining highway work within a year.

17 Jun 2026 8:37 pm
Operation Toofan: 36 kg of cannabis seized, two held in Thrissur

Kunnamkulam police and DANSAF team intercept accused after dramatic escape bid, officers have a narrow escape as accused try to ram their vehicle into police vehicle

17 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Citizens, civic groups eye maintenance push under new Bengaluru Minister

Citizens are also expecting better coordination between the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the rural administration to improve connectivity and everyday life

17 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
Govt. asks employees healthcare trust to finalise guidelines for health scheme

EHCT board reconstituted 18 members from the administration including Chief Secretary, special chief secretaries of key departments, CEOs of Rajiv Arogya Sri Trust, SERP and EHS

17 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
Priyank Kharges statement on RSS shows his incompetence, says Shettar

The RSS is registered in the hearts of the people and they know it, says the BJP MP

17 Jun 2026 8:34 pm
SC defers hearing of plea challenging NEET-UG re-test to July

While the re-test is scheduled for June 21, Justice Narasimhas Bench, before which the matter is to be listed, is scheduled to sit only after July 13, effectively rendering the plea infructuous.

17 Jun 2026 8:31 pm
Karnataka High Court declares arrest of Gameskraft directors illegal; but allows ED to proceed against them by issuing summons

The court found that the ED had arrested them without issuing them summons under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Launder (PML) Act. Also, the court said that there was no new material to arrest them

17 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
Candidates without APTET qualification can apply for KGBV posts; deadline extended till June 20

Candidates selected through the recruitment process must qualify APTET within one year from the date of joining the service, says Samagra Shiksha Project Director

17 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
A.P. Waqf Board to provide free Intermediate education to 250 underprivileged Muslim students

Of the 6,605 who attended the test, we ultimately chose 250 candidates for the free residential education programme, says Waqf Board Chairman

17 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Health Minister urges Chief Minister to institute handloom awards in Andhra Pradesh

Such an initiative will help foster innovation, enhance the dignity of artisans and inspire younger generations to take up the profession, says Satya Kumar Yadav

17 Jun 2026 8:22 pm