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Tirunelveli District has 8,786 CCTV cameras

The district police, to prevent crimes, have introduced the Gramathu Kaaval (Village Policing) by designating a police constable to every village; CCTV cameras are also being installed in the public places, says Superintendent of Police

18 May 2026 8:27 pm
Norway visit highlights: PM Modi calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine

PM Modi was conferred with Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

18 May 2026 8:27 pm
J&K Congress leader Karra too supports dialogue, not war with Pakistan

He said the BJP narrative of war with Pakistan and Hindu-Muslim conflict stems from the fact that it lacked focus on pressing issues like inflation, and unemployment

18 May 2026 8:24 pm
Regular passenger train services on Karaikal-Peralam BG line to start from May 20

A passenger reservation counter at the newly constructed Thirunallar station to be opened; passengers train services being resumed on the stretch after about 40 years

18 May 2026 7:57 pm
AAI begins construction of 10 rapid exit taxiways at Chennai airport

The project was planned in anticipation of the rise air and passenger traffic that is expected after the T3 International terminal is opened. The work will be completed in a year at an estimated cost of 230 crore

18 May 2026 7:56 pm
Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC grants two more weeks for SIT to complete probe

The SIT has said that one of the principal reasons for the delay in completing the investigation is the non-receipt of the detailed analysis report from the National Metallurgical Laboratory, where approximately 36 samples have been forwarded for scientific examination

18 May 2026 7:55 pm
Loan defaulter arrested, assets worth 7 crore seized

Accused, Neelam Pavan Kumar, opened mule accounts with fake documents and borrowed loans worth about Rs.5 crore since 2019, says police

18 May 2026 7:48 pm
Three districts have no representation in new Cabinet in Kerala

When the UDF finalised its Cabinet members, Kasaragod, Idukki and Pathanamthitta were left with no Ministerial representation

18 May 2026 7:47 pm
U.S. has shown flexibility on Iran maintaining limited nuclear activities, source says

The source said that on the issue of Irans frozen assets, however, Washington has so far only agreed to free one quarter of those assets according to a phased timetable.

18 May 2026 7:44 pm
Saiju Kurup on Mohiniyattam: This success came 21 years after my debut

Actor Saiju Kurup is elated about the success of Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, which he has co-produced as well, at the box office and OTT

18 May 2026 7:42 pm
OMC losses down to 750 crore per day following fuel price hike

Petroleum Ministry officials further said there is no bailout package for oil marketing companies (OMCs) being considered at present

18 May 2026 7:40 pm
Phalguni river encroachment at Sultan Bathery to be cleared within 10 days, says DC

The administration has also prepared two or three contingency plans to address the issue of the coffer bund erected for the construction of the Sultan Bathery-Tannirbhavi Bridge

18 May 2026 7:30 pm
KrishiKalpa Centre of Excellence to boost industrial growth in Kalyana Karnataka

The facility will significantly contribute to strengthening industrial and entrepreneurial growth in the region

18 May 2026 7:26 pm
Riding triples on two-wheelers rampant in Tiruchi as traffic rules are violated with impunity

In several instances, children are perched precariously between riders without any protective gear, putting their lives at risk and children are seen riding two-wheelers on many roads

18 May 2026 7:23 pm
Naidu orders officials to follow Irrigation Calendar to ensure timely completion of projects

Examining Polavaram project works, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says 88% of the civil component, 93% of land acquisition and 45% of R&R have been completed, directs expediting balance works

18 May 2026 7:20 pm
Kerala govt.s free travel scheme for women draws praise from passengers amid private bus operators opposition

Announcement sparks strong opposition from private bus operators, who fear that the move could bring their operations to a halt

18 May 2026 7:18 pm
Keralas new United Democratic Front government will publish White Paper on State finances: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The aim is to inform the people of Kerala about the current status of State finances

18 May 2026 7:16 pm