Chandy Oommens omission from cabinet draws reaction from Orthodox church
Druggists, chemists to close shops on May 20 as part of nation-wide protest
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
Near-vision glasses improved productivity among Bengaluru garment workers: Study
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
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
The aim is to inform the people of Kerala about the current status of State finances
MCC to launch campaign on use of Kannada on signboards of shops on main roads in Mysuru
Minister launches work for new bridge-cum-barrage in Belagavi
UFRWA calls for government action to correct land records in Mallapur of Uppal
Police bust fake currency racket in Hindupur, five arrested
KSHRC orders action to prevent road disruptions in Kokkayar
Man found dead on wedding day in Kannur
Workshop on evaluation terminology in Indian languages begins at CIIL
Karnataka reinforces rules for sale of petrol and diesel; rationing reports spark confusion
Minister reiterates commitment to ensuring holistic development of Kalaburagi
Priyank Kharge says a detailed blueprint has been prepared to address both present and future urban needs
TTDC hotel renovation begins in Tharangambadi after years of neglect
The proposed G+1 structure would house 16 rooms, with eight rooms each on the ground and first floors and the work is expected to be completed by March 2027
Two held with 71.17 gm of suspected MDMA
Food delivery workers bear the brunt of fuel price rise
Confusion over CMs post will be cleared in a few days, claims Satish Jarkiholi
First BMTC bus service reaches Kaniminike BDA apartments after 12 years
Residents say the bus entering the apartment complex itself is a major relief, as the nearest bus stop wasnearly 2km away
Change of guard likely in Cong., IUML leadership in Kozhikode
DCC president K. Praveenkumar and IUML district president M.A. Razak have been elected to the Assembly from Koyilandy and Kunnamangalam, respectively
Dairy farm operator arrested for selling restricted Oxytocin injections in Shamshabad
MP to urge Centre to transfer IAF land for Sambra Airport works
The Belagavi facility is expected to get a bigger terminal with new aircraft bays
Mood improves with movement, and vice versa: Study of 3 lakh reports
For most individuals, mood was found to improve following everyday physical activity, and conversely, people were found more likely to move when already feeling positive
Tricolours, cheers and chaos mark a charged swearing-in ceremony in the capital
Party workers, families and loyalists arrived from nearly every corner of Kerala to witness what many among them called a historic return of the UDF.
Youth allegedly stabbed to death in Kasaragod
Followers of Deve Gowda celebrate his birthday in Hassan
Food manufacturers introduce value-added cashew apple products
Software engineer arrested for job fraud in Hyderabad
Idukki left out of ministerial representation
Despite the UDF winning all five Assembly seats in the district
Chief Minister Vijay accompanies Ministers to their chambers
Bengaluru corporations eye vacant spaces for off-street parking push
Advocates launch protest demanding High Court circuit bench in Shivamogga
Paravur celebrates as its six-time MLA V. D Satheesan sworn-in as Keralas Chief Minister
Police seize 17 kg ganja from unclaimed bag near Vikarabad railway station
Farmers seek sheds to safely store paddy procured at DPCs
Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war tensions
Pakistan has reportedly deployed fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia under a defense agreement as regional tensions involving Iran continue to escalate.
Farmers urge WRD to clear waste, water hyacinth from Kalingarayan Channel
Display Anaimangalam copper plates at Nagapattinam museum, govt. urged
CPI(M) seeks public toilets, drinking water supply at Nasiyanur
On May 15, the Supreme Court decided to hear cases exclusively through video conference on Mondays and Fridays, and judges unanimously resolved to encourage car-pooling arrangements amongst themselves in order to ensure optimum fuel utilisation
Karnataka: SOP for custodial violence, death probes issued
More than 15L chemists, druggists to observe strike on May 20 against online medicine sale: AIOCD
AIOCD said online sale had led to circulation of fake drugs, antibiotics and scheduled medicines without prescriptions
Two killed in separate road accidents in Bengaluru
Man held with Karnataka liquor in Erode district
Health gains reversed by geopolitical challenges, declining development funding: Soumya Swaminathan
Gender-based violence and domestic violence increase significantly with climate change, she said
Seven killed, 4 injured in truck-autorickshaw collision in Bihars Khagaria
The accident took place on National Highway-31 in the Mansi area of the district
Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with U.S., Pakistani source says
Tehran wants compensation for war damage, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales
Officials gear up for Naidus Kuppam visit on May 20
Delhi HC grants interim bail to Engineer Rashid to attend fathers funeral
Court directs that Rashid be accompanied by at least two police officials in plainclothes from the moment he leaves the jail until his return from Srinagar.
The Rearview Podcast | Chemistrys unsung wunderkind Yellapragada Subbarow
In the latest episode of The Rearview Podcast, hosts Jacob Koshy and Sobhana Nair, along with guests Anand and Sheetal Ranganathan, explore the remarkable yet overlooked legacy of scientist Yellapragada Subbarow.
Justice Manoj Jain to hear CBIs plea against Kejriwals discharge in excise policy case on May 19
The case was earlier heard by another Bench, which later directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for reassignment following subsequent developments during the proceedings
Bengaluru patrol teams rescue two women in distress in separate incidents
UoH-nominated Lead Knowledge Institute for Telangana
Watch: NEET UG 2026 leak case: CBI arrests Maharashtra coaching centre owner
The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, owner of Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, in connection with the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case
New Salem District Collector receives petitions from public
A.P. LAWCET, PGLCET 2026 results declared; 80% overall pass, 19,197 qualify
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam announces results of State-level law entrance examinations conducted on May 4
Boy bitten by snake dies at village near Manapparai
Man found murdered near Neelambur in Coimbatore district
Karnataka Police orders statewide inspection drive to streamline policing
ADGPs and IGPs have been assigned districts and commissionerates to review policing standards, administrative efficiency and implementation of new criminal laws between May and July 2026.
Entrance test for free painting training in Nagapattinam on May 24
Gold edges higher from over one-and-a-half-month low but higher yields cap gains
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,546.04 per ounce, as of 09:07 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), after hitting its lowest level since March 30 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for June delivery lost 0.3% to $4,549.70
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Israeli troops intercept vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the blockade of Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla departed from the port of Marmaris last week to break the Gaza blockade
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Morbi sexual exploitation case
The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of extremely serious media reports regarding the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter in Morbi district of Gujarat, the commission said in a post on X.
Stock markets end marginally higher on buying in IT counters
The 30-share BSE Sensex increased by 77.05 points, or 0.10%, to settle at 75,315.04 and the 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 6.45 points, or 0.03%, to end at 23,649.95
Citizens Financial Group set to expand GCC in Hyderabad
Citizens Financial Group reaches 1,000th hire within one year of launching GCC in Hyderabad
Peddi trailer: Ram Charan as a crossover athlete in Buchi Babu Sanas film
The rustic Telugu entertainer that stars Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and others has music by AR Rahman
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders safety review and calls for visitor curbs around elephants
Rupee settles at record low of 96.35 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and Iran
46 children, adults kidnapped in southern Nigeria school attack: Christian group
CAN president for Oyo state, Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya, said that 46 persons, mostly children, aged from two to 16 were seized in the attacks in the southwestern state on May 15
Indian market remains resilient despite rising volatility, says SEBI chairperson
There are countries in European Union where they do not have a single IPO in a whole year, whereas we have got 366 last year, says SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercept fleet near Cyprus
Fifty ships had departed from southwestern Turkey on May 14, as part of the flotilla
Hentavirus outbreak, Prime Ministers speech in Hyderabad and more: The week in 5 charts
Fatalities from a hentavirus outbreak aboard a cruise liner rose to 3, the Prime Minister called for citizens to adopt some austerity measures to handle the impact of the war in West Asia and more in the last week. Here are graphics explaining these and other stories of the past week.
Three TASMAC employees suspended for demanding extra money
In Focus podcast | Can CBT prevent future NEET paper leaks?
Dr. Bibhu Anand speaks to us about the NEET crisis, exam security, and whether computer-based testing can restore trust.
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Norway PM Stre as part of his two-day visit
Norway, May 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre of Norway as part of the latters two-day official visit to the Nordic country. PM Modi was welcomed by his Norwegian counterpart at the Government Guest House in Oslo, where the bilateral engagement took place.The meeting comes as part of the fourth leg of Prime Minister Modis five-nation tour after he visited the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden. In a historic milestone for bilateral diplomacy, PM Modi touched down in Oslo earlier in the day, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the Scandinavian nation in 43 years. Arriving for a two-day official tour following his engagements in Sweden, PM Modis visit constitutes the crucial fourth leg of his ongoing tour, aimed at comprehensively revitalising India-Norway strategic and economic relations. Demonstrating a unique diplomatic gesture that underscored the significance of the visit, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr stre, was personally present on the tarmac to receive the Indian leader. The high-profile welcoming delegation at the airport also featured Norways Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, and Indias Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte, alongside several other high-ranking dignitaries.Reflecting the mutual excitement surrounding the visit, PM Jonas Gahr stre took to social media to personally welcome the Indian PM. Welcome to Norway, Prime Minister @narendramodi. It marks a historic moment: the first visit by Indias Prime Minister in over 40 years. I look forward to how Norway, the Nordics, and India can strengthen cooperation on trade, green transition, and our common global challenges, the Prime Minister of Norway stated in a post on X. Expressing immense pride regarding the high-profile visit and noting the long-standing gap since an Indian leader last set foot in the country, Ambassador May-Elin Stener also shared her enthusiasm on X. Honoured to welcome Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Norway.Truly special occasion the first visit by an Indian PM to Norway in 43 years. A reflection of our strong ties and shared ambitions, she wrote.The itinerary for PM Modis time in Oslo is packed with high-level engagements, including participating in the third India-Nordic Summit and holding critical bilateral discussions. While in the country, PM Modi is scheduled to call on King Harald V and Queen Sonja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to next visit Italy as part of the last leg of his tour. (ANI)
Visakhapatnam invites applications for Social Welfare Hostels for 2026-27 from June 12
Pre-matric hostels open to Class 3 to Class 10 students; post-matric hostels for Intermediate to post-graduate level; 200 monthly allowance and special coaching offered
Control menace of touts at Tiruchendur temple: Vanathi Srinivasan urges CM Vijay
Touts were collecting between 500 and 1,000 from devotees, promising them expedited darshan, she alleged
As U.S. sanction waivers on Russian oil lapse, oil and gas major exporter Norway could pitch for more energy supplies to India
CM Prem Singh Golay Opts for Taxi Ride Home, Highlights Simplicity and Fuel Conservation
Gangtok, May 18: In a move that has drawn widespread public attention, Sikkim Chief Minister The post CM Prem Singh Golay Opts for Taxi Ride Home, Highlights Simplicity and Fuel Conservation appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
U.P. Cabinet gives nod to OBC commission for panchayat bodies
The commission will be tasked with determining the reserved seat allocations within the rural bodies
Goa to host 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships from June 21
Held once in four years, the Asia Cup ranks among the most distinguished continental Bridge Championships, conducted under the aegis of the Asia Bridge fraternity, with participation from leading nations across Asia and Oceania
Kashmir EdTech startup Koshur Scientist launches Panah to address youth mental health issues
Kashmir-Based EdTech Startup Koshur Scientist Launches Panah to Address Growing Mental Health Challenges Among Youth Srinagar, May 18: In a major initiative aimed at supporting the emotional well-being of students and young people in Kashmir, Koshur Scientist, a rapidly emerging education technology startup from the Valley, has officially launched Panah, a dedicated mental health and wellness platform focused on providing accessible emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to students. The platform, launched under the banner of Koshur Scientist, comes at a time when conversations around mental health are becoming increasingly important across educational institutions in Jammu & Kashmir. Rising academic pressure, uncertainty regarding careers, social stress, emotional burnout, and digital isolation have significantly impacted the psychological well-being of young people, especially students preparing for competitive examinations and higher education. With Panah, the startup aims to create what it describes as a safe digital space where students can openly seek emotional support, motivation, mentorship, and mental wellness resources without fear of stigma or judgment. Founded by young Kashmiri entrepreneur and NIT Srinagar alumnus Muhammad Salman, Koshur Scientist has, over the past few years, gained recognition for building AI-driven educational tools, mentorship initiatives, and student-focused digital learning ecosystems in Kashmir. The startup has been working extensively with students through educational programs, online learning systems, career guidance initiatives, and digital skill-building platforms. Now, through Panah, the organization is expanding its mission beyond academics to directly address one of the most neglected yet critical aspects of student life mental health. Speaking about the initiative, founder Muhammad Salman said the idea behind Panah emerged from observing the silent emotional struggles faced by students across Kashmir. He further added that the vision behind the platform is not only to provide support during difficult emotional phases but also to help students develop confidence, resilience, clarity, and emotional stability while pursuing their educational and personal goals. According to the startup, Panah will initially focus on students and youth by offering emotional wellness guidance, mentorship-based support systems, awareness content, stress-management resources, motivational sessions, and community-driven engagement initiatives aimed at promoting mental well-being. The platform also seeks to normalize discussions around anxiety, emotional fatigue, burnout, overthinking, loneliness, confidence issues, and career-related stress challenges increasingly being experienced by young people in highly competitive educational environments. Mental health experts and educators in Jammu & Kashmir have repeatedly highlighted the growing need for youth-focused psychological support systems in the region. Various studies and reports have indicated a sharp rise in stress-related and emotional health concerns among students, particularly after the pandemic and the rapid shift toward digitally driven academic ecosystems. Observers believe that initiatives such as Panah can play a meaningful role in encouraging early mental health conversations, reducing stigma, and making emotional support more approachable for students who often hesitate to seek help through traditional channels. The launch of Panah also marks an important step in the evolution of Kashmirs startup ecosystem, where young entrepreneurs are increasingly building technology-driven solutions focused not only on education and employment, but also on social impact and community well-being. Koshur Scientist stated that the platform will continue evolving with additional features, guided support systems, mentorship collaborations, wellness-driven initiatives, and partnerships aimed at strengthening student mental health support across the region. As mental health continues to emerge as one of the defining concerns among todays youth, Panah represents an attempt to create a more compassionate, supportive, and emotionally aware ecosystem for students in Kashmir one where academic growth and emotional well-being go hand in hand.
