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Watch: 10-month-old Alin Sherin, Keralas youngest organ donor, laid to rest with State honours

Ten-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham, Keralas youngest organ donor, was laid to rest with State and police honours on February 15 after an emotional funeral in Pathanamthitta. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a Facebook post, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hailed her parents decision as a noble act beyond words.

15 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
CII sees Tiruchi emerging as a hub of global capability centres

Superb connectivity by road, rail, and air and with over 55,000 graduates coming out of 180 educationl institutions every year, the city has the potential to transform itself, says CII

15 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Kanthapuram calls for Samastha reunification, IUML backs move

He announces that the finale of the Samastha centenary celebrations will be held in Malappuram from January 28 to 31, 2027

15 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
WTT STAR CONTENDER | Jancarik weathers Porets challenge for mens crown

TABLE TENNIS | Top seed Satsuki Odo makes short work of compatriot Hirano in the womens title clash

15 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
Supreme Court asks FSSAIto consider warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat

The top court ordered the food regulator to file its response within four weeks on introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat

15 Feb 2026 8:12 pm
Tribal communities benefited more during YSRCP term, say leaders

At the 287th birth anniversary celebrations of Sevalal Maharaj organised at the YSRCP central office at Tadepalli, they hope more development will take pace if Jagan returns to power

15 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
Parents outraged after rats bite children at KGBV in NTR District

Food waste thrown in the open, overflowing septic tank and improper drains leave hostel premises squalid and turn it into a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rats

15 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
West Bengal Chief Secretary given time till February 17 to fulfil ECI's pending directions

Another key issue is EC's directions to the State government to lodge FIRs against errant officials who wilfully flouted norms during the SIR process

15 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
Mahashivaratri celebrations trigger great religious fervour in Kalaburagi

Hundreds of devotees from the city and surrounding villages throng Shiva temples on the occasion

15 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
HRD Minister Lokesh expresses solidarity with kova bun vendor

Reacting to the viral video clip wherein the vendor from Kurnool district was allegedly forced by a group of YouTubers at Medaram Jatara to eat the delicacy he prepared to prove he was not resorting to food jihad, the HRD Minister, while expressing regret, says he looks forward to meeting Brother Vali and tasting the famous bun

15 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Govt. medical college doctors to go on indefinite strike from Monday

The strike will include a long-term boycott of outpatient clinical services as well as all academic activities. From February 19, the doctors will boycott indefinitely non-emergency surgeries and other elective procedures also

15 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Yadgir MLA writes to CM seeking funds for infrastructure development

Channareddy Patil Tunnur has submitted a requisition to the Chief Minister urging him to earmark 585.28 crore in the State Budget

15 Feb 2026 7:44 pm
Drug pushers attempt to lure children in juvenile homes in Kozhikode under scanner

The action follows the recent rescue of a missing 16-year-old boy from the company of a gang of suspected drug pushers in the city

15 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
KSRTC hikes luggage fares by around 15%, in line with 2025 fare hike

The rates have been fixed based on stages, with one stage, in KSRTC terms, equal to six kilometres

15 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Faulty ID cards for street vendors spark eviction fears in Bengaluru

The cards issued to vendirs have incorrect addresses, wrong photographs, and other errors

15 Feb 2026 7:35 pm
Siva temples in Andhra Pradesh witness heavy devotee surge on Mahasivaratri

Temples were adorned with decorative thoranams and mandapams, while flex boards depicting Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati were installed at various locations

15 Feb 2026 7:35 pm
Zelenskyy says allies to provide new energy and military aid to Ukraine within 10 days

Kyiv is aiming to rally support among partners as it struggles to fend off Russian battlefield advances and air attacks on its energy system while under U.S. pressure to negotiate peace

15 Feb 2026 7:34 pm
TMCs solo posture in Parliament is strategy, not a snub to the INDIA bloc

With the West Bengal Assembly election around the corner, Parliament is another platform for the TMCs electoral campaign; its MPs are focussed on asserting their independence and Bangla identity

15 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
Survey records 17 active White-bellied Sea Eagle nests in Kannur, Kasaragod

Despite the improvement, officials say the current figure remained below historical levels. Records from 1996 showed 25 active nesting sites, suggesting that the population has yet to fully recover

15 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Complaints over dredging in Korapuzha: Assistant Collector to lead expert team

The move follows complaints by residents and political parties alleging that sand was being illegally extracted and sludge was dumped unscientifically in nearby areas

15 Feb 2026 7:27 pm
Ranji Trophy Semifinals | Gharamis purple patch continues, leads Bengals charge against Jammu and Kashmir

The batters unbeaten 136 takes the host to 249 for five at the end of day one; he forms vital partnerships with Abhimanyu and Shahbaz; Nabi and Sunil scalp two wickets each

15 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
Devotees throng Srisailam temple on Mahasivaratri

Darshan of the presiding deities started from 2.20 a.m. and at least 2.50 lakh devotees visited the temple town on the day, says Nandyal Collector

15 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
1,877 crore allocated for rural poverty alleviation in Budget: MSME Minister

Allocation 143 crore higher than previous year, focus on SHG empowerment, rural livelihoods and One Family One Entrepreneur initiative to support five lakh women, he says

15 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Short tunnel: Cost and alignment concerns lead BDA back to original plan

As part of the plan,MehkriCircle will be redesigned as a roundabout with dedicated ramps for vehicles heading towardsYeshwantpurandJayamahalRoad

15 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Artificial limb enables Bhootaradhane performer to walk freely

The Rotary Club of Mangaluru Central donated a limb costing 2.20 lakh to Babu of Permude village, Kasaragod taluk

15 Feb 2026 7:20 pm
Herath celebrated by displaced Kashmiri Pandits as Muslims recall shared traditions

Herath festival in Kashmir sees displaced Kashmiri Pandits celebrate while Muslims recount memories of brotherhood

15 Feb 2026 7:19 pm
Cherukolpuzha Hindu religious meet begins

Swami Anandavanam Bharati Maharaj, the Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, inaugurated the eight-day event

15 Feb 2026 7:14 pm