Keralam minister K.M. Shaji faces controversy over use of loaned luxury car as official vehicle
Photographs of K.M. Shaji posing alongside the car, which flew the national flag from a staff mounted on the vehicles bonnet, recently went viral on social and conventional media, drawing applause from his supporters and criticism from Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leaders.
Keralam Minister Shaji Defends using friend's Range Rover as Official Vehicle
He had said he was forced to rely on his friend's vehicle as the government-provided one was not suitable for long-distance travel
Bike rental platform Royal Brothers conducts women riding initiative in Kochi
Royal Brothers is currently present across four cities in Kerala
Kerala University Draft Code Draws Opposition Over Campus Politics Curbs
Proposed regulations include restrictions on protests, political recruitment, posters, fundraising and online campaigning; university says no rules have been finalised.
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
Malayalam movie HALF screened under Midnight Madness section at Toronto film festival
Kombans FC Unveils Jersey for Super League Kerala Season 3
Kombans FC launched its official jersey and team for Super League Kerala Season 3 in Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to elevate local football. Kombans FC Unveils Jersey for Super League Kerala Season 3
Kombans FC Unveils New Jersey and Team Ahead of Super League Kerala Season 3
Kombans FC launched its new jersey and team in Thiruvananthapuram, gearing up for the Super League Kerala Season 3. Kombans FC Unveils New Jersey and Team Ahead of Super League Kerala Season 3
Higher education council holds talks with Indo-German centre official
Explore opportunities for strengthening academic and institutional linkages between higher education institutions in Keralam and those in Germany
Union I&B Ministry denies censor exemption to 31 films at IDSFFK in Keralam
The films being prevented from screening at the IDSFFK include 18 officially selected films for the festival, nine films in the International Non-Fiction section, three films in the Festival Winners section and one film from the Nepal Package
Convention urges Keralam govt. to establish State law university
Kerala Police to Honor Outstanding Officers and Citizens Monthly
Kerala Police will recognize exceptional officers and citizens each month in a new initiative aimed at boosting morale and community cooperation. Kerala Police to Honor Outstanding Officers and Citizens Monthly
KSTA takes out Secretariat march in Keralam
Alleged dacoity at Palarivattom: police nab six accused, search on for one
Five-member gang allegedly robbed seven migrant workers, including three women, of 1.2 lakh in cash, 10 mobile phones worth around 3.05 lakh, gold ornaments and other valuables on September 17
Keralam minister returns friend's luxury car amid row
Keralam Minister K M Shaji has returned an ultra-luxury Range Rover, belonging to a friend, which he was using as his official vehicle. The move comes amidst controversy and allegations of violating his oath of office, with the opposition questioning the use of a private luxury car instead of a government-provided one.
If someone is benefiting, Im happy: Former Kerala DGP Sreelekhas message draws attention
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (IANS) Two days after former DGP Tomin J. Thachankary was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment in a disproportionate assets case, another former DGPs social media post about the facilities at Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail has attracted considerable attention. Retired IPS officer R. Sreelekha, who became Keralas first woman DGP and is now a BJP councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, posted on Saturday that the hospital block of the Central Jail was much cleaner and better equipped than the regular cells. She listed the facilities at the hospital block: good beds, mattresses, pillows, fans, clean toilets, separate accommodation, a well-maintained garden and special food. Then came the line that caught attention. I had improved all this when I was DGP of the Prisons Department. I am happy if someone is benefiting from it now, she wrote. Sreelekha did not name anyone in the post. But the timing, and the fact that Thachankary is currently housed in the hospital block after being taken to the Central Jail following his conviction, led many of those commenting on the post to read it as a pointed message to her former senior colleague. The two officers had a long overlap in the Kerala Police hierarchy. Sreelekha retired from service in 2020, while Thachankary retired in 2023, also serving as a DGP-rank officer. The timing was particularly striking. The Kottayam Vigilance Court on Thursday convicted Thachankary in a disproportionate assets case dating back to 2003-07 and sentenced him to four years of rigorous imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of Rs 30.84 lakh. Thachankary, who has reported health problems, was subsequently lodged in the prison hospital block. His transfer to a regular cell will depend on medical advice, according to prison officials. Sreelekhas post, therefore, offered an unusual footnote to a dramatic week in the careers of two former top police officers, one recalling how she improved a prison facility, and another now having to use it. Thachankarys bail plea is to come up for disposal on Tuesday at the High Court.
Will not remain spectator if CPI(M), LDF are politically hunted: Binoy Viswam
Will not remain spectator if CPI(M), LDF are politically hunted: Binoy Viswam
Kasturigan report: Karnataka chief minister open to physical survey on Keralam model
The Commissioner proposes a digital database for each Thiruvabharanam, including a unique asset number, name of the Devaswom, register number, weight, type of metal, gemstone number, photographs, current storage location and custodian, and transfer and inspection history
Excise officials destroy 1,566 cannabis plants found deep inside Palakkad forest
Health Minister promises steps to boost HPV vaccination coverage
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says lack of awareness is one of the reasons for the poor vaccination coverage and urges doctors to get involved in activities to improve it
Keralam MLA Unniyadan says he was hurt over not being considered for ministerial berth
The Kerala Congress leader, who is the Irinjalakuda MLA, asserts that he remains a Kerala Congress member and will continue to stand with the Congress-led United Democratic Front
Keralam MLA Unniyadan says he was hurt over not being considered for ministerial berth
The Kerala Congress leader, who is the Irinjalakuda MLA, asserts that he remains a Kerala Congress member and will continue to stand with the Congress-led United Democratic Front
Setting up of Type 1 diabetes registry proposed
Type One Diabetic Welfare Society submits proposal for strengthening Type 1 Diabetes care and support to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
Setting up of Type 1 diabetes registry proposed
Type One Diabetic Welfare Society submits proposal for strengthening Type 1 Diabetes care and support to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
BJP councillors protest with lanterns against power cuts at Kozhikode Corporation Council meeting
Mayor O. Sadasivan rejects an adjournment motion moved by the BJP against power cuts in the State. BJP councillors stage a protest with lanterns and later walk out of the council hall.
How A Kerala Homemaker Turned Coconuts Into A Rs 20 Lakh-A-Month Global Business
Homemaker-turned-entrepreneur Sumila Jayaraj started off her business from a shed next to her home in Kerala.
Coastal cleanup drive held at Fort Kochi beach
Drive held as part of the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 5.0 campaign
Victory in college, school polls a reply to KSU, says SFI
Tourists climb holy cross in Keralams Munnar, sparking outrage
Church authorities file complaint with Munnar police demanding strict action after four youths climb a holy cross and take photographs at Pallivasal near Munnar in Idukki
Tourists climb holy cross in Keralams Munnar, sparking outrage
Church authorities file complaint with Munnar police demanding strict action after four youths climb a holy cross and take photographs at Pallivasal near Munnar in Idukki
500 Kathiru farming clubs to be opened in Keralam schools in Phase I
The Agriculture department has invited entries from schoolchildren for designing the logo of the clubs
500 Kathiru farming clubs to be opened in Keralam schools in Phase I
The Agriculture department has invited entries from schoolchildren for designing the logo of the clubs
Kallada Jalotsavam to be held on September 23
Marking a milestone for the event, nine snakeboats that triumphed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race alongside over 15 small traditional boats will participate in the competition, making it the highest number of racing boats ever gathered on the Kallada river
Kallada Jalotsavam to be held on September 23
Marking a milestone for the event, nine snakeboats that triumphed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race alongside over 15 small traditional boats will participate in the competition, making it the highest number of racing boats ever gathered on the Kallada river
Keralam power crisis: daily consumption touches 99 million units on two consecutive days
Around 80% of the demand on September 18 was met through electricity imports from outside the State, with internal hydropower generation hobbled by the weak southwest monsoon
Keralam power crisis: daily consumption touches 99 million units on two consecutive days
Around 80% of the demand on September 18 was met through electricity imports from outside the State, with internal hydropower generation hobbled by the weak southwest monsoon
Calicut varsity research scholars to have separate union; DSU on its way out
These are part of the five-member panels proposals approved by Syndicate
Actor Manju Warrier files defamation suit against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan
Actor Manju Warrier files defamation suit against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan
Sabarimala road safety: project worth 13.88 crore sanctioned
Kollam to be developed as Vizhinjams satellite port: Minister
Too Early To Criticise UDF Govt Over Keralam Power Crisis: Suresh Gopi
Asked about allegations that his refusal to criticise the UDF government is linked to a Congress-BJP deal, Gopi rejected the charge
Long-Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested in Kerala After 14 Years
A murder suspect who evaded capture for 14 years was finally arrested by police in Kannur, Kerala, following a lengthy investigation. Long-Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested in Kerala After 14 Years
Kerala TET September Notification 2026 Out - Registration Opens 23 September
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the notification for the September 2026 Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET). Online registration begins on 23 September, and the exams will be held on 14 and 15 November.
Keralam Finance dept sanctions 1,438 crore to local bodies under road, non-road maintenance funds
Bangladeshi Employee at Indian Naval Academy Arrested in Kerala
A Bangladeshi national working as a temporary employee at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala near Payyannur, was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of Bangladeshi nationals detained in Kannur district this week to six. The accused, identified as 32yearold Viplav Soren, had reportedly been working at the academy for about a year. He was [] The post Bangladeshi Employee at Indian Naval Academy Arrested in Kerala appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bangladeshi national held at Ezhimala Naval Academy with forged documents
Digital Desk | Kannur, Sep 19 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national who had been working for nearly a year in the Naval laundry section of the highly secure Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala using alleged forged documents, was arrested by the police and Intelligence agencies, raising serious questions over security verification at the strategic military establishment. The accused, 32-year-old Soren, was taken into custody from the academy following confidential inputs received by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Police and Intelligence officials are now questioning him to establish how a foreign national managed to secure employment and remain at the naval establishment for nearly a year without being detected. Soren had allegedly used a fake Aadhaar card showing him as an Indian citizen and a fake Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) purportedly issued by the police in West Bengal to obtain the job. Preliminary investigation has indicated that Soren is a Bangladeshi national who entered India through West Bengal after allegedly obtaining forged documents. The circumstances under which he secured employment at the Naval Academy are also under investigation. Police are looking into the role of the contractor or agency through which he was engaged and whether proper background and identity verification was carried out before he was allowed to work inside the sensitive establishment. The arrest comes amid a wider police crackdown in Kannur following the detection of Bangladeshi nationals allegedly staying in the district using forged Indian documents. Four Bangladeshi women were arrested in Kannur in the past few days after police raided a rented house at Odenparambu. They were allegedly working at a spa in Kannur city. Police recovered Bangladeshi identity cards as well as suspected fake Indian identity documents from the women. During interrogation, they allegedly told investigators that they had obtained the forged documents from Assam before travelling to Kerala in search of employment. With the arrest at Ezhimala, police are investigating whether there is an organised network involved in bringing Bangladeshi nationals into Kerala and arranging forged identity documents and employment for them. The investigation will also focus on whether there were lapses in the verification process followed by contractors and agencies recruiting temporary workers for the Naval Academy.
India shifts counter-terror strategy, moves to bust terror plots before attacks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India's counter-terrorism operations have undergone a strategic shift, transitioning from a reactive security apparatus to a pre-emptive, intelligence-driven doctrine aimed at dismantling terror modules before execution, according to senior security officials. Since coming to power, the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. A significant shift has been the move by the security establishment handling terror-related cases towards a more pre-emptive approach, aimed at identifying and neutralising threats before they can materialise. An official said that recent events relating to terror clearly indicate that the national counter-terrorism strategy policy for Response against Hostile Activities and Radicalism, or PRAHAAR, that was introduced in February this year has already started to take effect. The official said that the clear directive to the agencies is not to wait for an incident to take place and then react to the same. The focus is on preventing terror attacks and ensuring that terror modules do not grow to such an extent that bringing them under control becomes a Herculean task, the official added. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this is the same pattern that is being applied across the country, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has been in overdrive mode and plotting big strikes in the Valley. In the last several months, it has tried to work on its overground worker (OWG) network, while also trying its best to get the infiltrations moving. However, the success has been very low thanks to the new doctrine that focuses on busting these plans rather than reacting after something has taken place, the IB official said. In the past couple of months, security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have neutralised terrorists, busted multiple modules and ensured that the overground worker network remains grounded. These have been among the major challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir, and the agencies have ensured that plotting and carrying out terror attacks is now harder than what the ISI may have anticipated, the official added. Another official said that while terror attacks remain one part of the problem, the bigger challenge confronting the country is radicalisation. He said the issue is not confined to any particular region but has spread across the country. Although unconnected, these radicalisation modules have thrived in states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Kerala, the official said. The Islamic State, in particular, has focused only on radicalisation and has been largely successful in infiltrating the minds of the youth in a big way. As the security agencies realised the scale at which the problem was taking place, immediate action was taken, and these modules were busted. The busting of the pan-India radicalisation module in Andhra Pradesh is an example of how the agencies have been handling such cases. The module was threatening to become a massive problem but was nipped in the bud in the nick of time. Officials said security agencies no longer wait for terror modules to grow before taking action. If intelligence is actionable, the agencies move immediately to disrupt the module and prevent it from developing further, the officials added. Similar action was reported in Gujarat when a Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked module was busted. This was a self-styled module that subscribed to the views of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. The security agencies, after busting this module, found extremist material in large numbers. This module was becoming a ticking time bomb, but was busted just in time. The approach has been the same when it comes to tackling terror and radicalisation from the Bangladesh side. Multiple attempts made by the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI) and the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have been thwarted. These groups were looking to target West Bengal and the northeastern states. An official said that this was an important shift in Indias counter-terrorism and anti-radicalisation strategy. While PRAHAAR has ensured a pre-emptive, rather than reactive, strategy, it has also ensured seamless integration between the Intelligence agencies, the state police and the central agencies, an official said.
KTET Result 2026 Out - Check Kerala TET February Session Scorecard at ktet.kerala.gov.in
KTET Result 2026 for the February session has been declared by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan on September 19, 2026. Candidates who wrote the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test on August 8 and 9, 2026, for Category 1 (LP), Category 2 (UP), Category 3 (High School), and Category 4 (Specialist) can check and download their scorecard at ktet.kerala.gov.in using Register Number and Date of Birth. Get direct result link, steps to download, required credentials, and FAQs here.
Keralam to revise its land laws to push industrial, tourism development
Revenue department to expedite steps to remove outdated legal hurdles and make land available for industrial and tourism purposes, says Minister A P Anilkumar
When an arrest is procedurally illegal, a Kerala High Court remedy stands as a precedent. At its heart lies the oldest question in a constitutional democracy: how much power can the State exercise over an individual, and what must it do before it exercises that power? The post An Arrest Of Illegality appeared first on India Legal .
He rejects allegations of a deal between UDF government and BJP
Despite zoonotic disease threat, Keralams proposed veterinary public health wing yet to take shape
A dedicated veterinary public health section was among the recommendations of Gita N. Potty panel cleared by Oommen Chandy Cabinet in 2016
Keralam government receives legal opinion on ED FIR request against Pinarayi Vijayan and family
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Kerala: Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine handed over to Excise custody for a day
Digital Desk | Wayanad, Sep 19 (IANS) Anto Augustine, Managing Director of Reporter Broadcasting Corporation, who is in judicial custody in connection with a liquor seizure case, was on Saturday handed over to the Excise Department for 24 hours by a court in Wayanad for further interrogation. The development comes a day after the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Sulthan Bathery rejected Augustine's bail plea. The Kerala High Court had also declined to grant him interim bail on Friday and posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday. Augustine was arrested by the Excise Department in the early hours of Thursday from the Reporter TV office in Kalamassery following the seizure of liquor allegedly recovered from his ancestral house at Vazhavatta in Wayanad. Excise officials said around 67 litres of liquor and wine were found during a search conducted on Wednesday. According to the department, the stock included foreign-made liquor, wine and other alcoholic beverages allegedly not authorised for sale in India. A case has been registered under Sections 55(a), 55(i) and 58 of the Kerala Abkari Act, which deal with alleged illegal possession and handling of liquor. An Excise team led by Assistant Commissioner Baiju reached the Reporter TV office at around 2.30 a.m. on Thursday and arrested Augustine. He was later taken to Wayanad and produced before the Bathery court, which remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody. The arrest came shortly after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged financial irregularities linked to the proposed visit of football star Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team to Kerala conducted searches at the offices of Reporter Broadcasting Corporation and premises associated with Augustine and his brothers in Kochi and Wayanad. Investigators seized documents and other records during those searches, including material related to Kaloor Stadium. Authorities have clarified that the police probe into the proposed football event is separate from the Excise case. A separate tax-related inquiry has also raised questions over alleged financial irregularities involving Reporter Broadcasting Corporation. Augustine has denied the liquor-related allegations and maintained that he cooperated with the SIT investigation by providing all documents sought by investigators. Following the 24-hour custodial interrogation, he is expected to be produced before the court again.
Keralam CM Satheesan meets EAM Jaishankar on NRI welfare
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Traffic wing of police has forwarded details of around 100 private bus employees to district special branch for verification
Keralam power crisis: KSEB clears pact with Germanys GIZ, WRI India on energy storage
MoU, to be inked after securing Keralam govts approval, has been proposed under Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Integration in India project implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Keralam power crisis: KSEB clears pact with Germanys GIZ, WRI India on energy storage
MoU, to be inked after securing Keralam govts approval, has been proposed under Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Integration in India project implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Asked whether Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will discuss the case while meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, Chennithala says there is no need for such a discussion
Rare Gesture: Congress MLA Invites LDF Predecessor To Inaugurate Bridge
The Erumely-Amakunnu bridge was sanctioned when Kulathunkal, a Kerala Congress (M) leader and part of LDF, represented Poonjar, with Rs 80 lakh allocated from his MLA asset fund for its construction
Karnataka to Decide on Kasturirangan Reports Area Survey After Public Hearing
The Kasturirangan Committee had recommended declaring 37 per cent of the Western Ghats, covering around 60,000 sq km across six states-Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Keralam and Tamil Nadu-as an Eco-Sensitive Area to balance environmental conservation with development
Reimagining Keralam sets implementation roadmap for 35 transformational projects
The state government was committed to leveraging the economic potential of Keralams coastal ecosystem, which stretches over 500 km
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit's co-writer Kiran Josey turns director with 'Picnic'
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Well known Malayalam film writer Kiran Josey, who is best known for having co-written the stories of the blockbuster films 'Premalu' and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', is to now turn director with a film called 'Picnic'. Following the success of 'Premalu' and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', well known production house Bhavana Studios has announced that its next feature film, 'Picnic', is to be directed by Kiran Josey. The upcoming family comedy drama, produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, will mark the directorial debut of Kiran Josey. Kiran Josey has already established himself as a writer capable of delivering engaging, culturally rooted and entertaining stories. With both Premalu and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit finding a strong audience beyond Kerala, particularly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, considerable expectations surround his first outing as a director. Picnic brings together an interesting ensemble led by Sandeep Pradeep, with versatile actor Indrajith Sukumaran and National Award-winning filmmaker and actor Dileesh Pothan playing prominent roles. Positioned as a wholesome family comedy drama, the film aims to offer an entertaining experience for audiences across generations. The makers of the film have now released the first look poster of the film. The poster presents a colourful and cheerful family setting, with a group of characters from different generations coming together. The cloth reveals a stunning landscape of lush green hills and vibrant flower fields, creating an intriguing contrast between the simple surroundings and the scenic destination. The overall design captures the films fun-filled family atmosphere while keeping the characters and their journey intriguing. Govind Vasantha, who scored music for the Tamil classic '96', is to score music for 'Picnic', which will have a simultaneous release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The film is slated for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 14, 2027, during the festive season. Strengthening its presence in the Telugu market, prominent production and distribution house Showing Business has joined hands with the makers for the film's Telugu theatrical release. The company had previously brought Premalu to Telugu audiences. Apart from Sandeep Pradeep, Dileesh Pothan and Indrajith Sukumaran, the film will also feature actors Sujina Sreedharan and Akshatha Ajith in pivotal roles.
Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Saturday, with no major spell of heavy rain forecast for New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and several other areas, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with the maximum temperature expected to remain between 34 degrees celsius and 36 degrees celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to settle in the range of 22 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. The forecast comes at a time when the Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of retreat from northwest India. According to the IMD, atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan on Saturday. However, Delhi is expected to continue witnessing largely dry conditions in the immediate forecast period. For New Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies and has issued no weather warning. The wider Delhi region is also expected to remain free of significant rainfall, with temperatures staying within the forecast range. Some parts of the NCR could, however, see isolated changes in weather. Gurugram is likely to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. No warning has been issued for the city. Meanwhile, several districts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar, are expected to receive rainfall on Saturday. Rain is also likely in areas including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Osmanabad. The IMD has forecast scattered monsoon showers and thunderstorms over Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and West Rajasthan on Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh may also experience similar conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms through September 24. Central India is also expected to remain active weather-wise. West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh may witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday. Chhattisgarh could also receive fairly widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning in several areas. In southern and coastal regions, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep are likely to experience fairly widespread rainfall through September 24. Parts of Karnataka may also see similar conditions during the period. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are likely to receive rainfall on Saturday . Coastal Andhra Pradesh may witness isolated to scattered rainfall between Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the satisfactory category. CRRI Mathura Road (131), Burari Crossing (99), North Campus DU (125), IGI Airport (T3) (102), Pusa (89), Aya Nagar (75), Shadipur (79), ITO (88), DTU (94), R K Puram (128), Ashok Vihar (91), Dwarka-Sector 8 (116), Narela (120), Rohini (107), Chandni Chowk (98), and IIT Delhi (131).
Operation Toofan to trace drug money through UPI, crypto wallets
Operational framework focus on dismantling supply chains, targeting financiers and strengthening rehabilitation
Kasturirangan report: Karnataka govt to decide on physical survey after discussion with officials
Digital Desk | Udupi (Karnataka), Sep 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday assured residents of the Malnad and coastal regions that the state government would discuss with officials and take a decision on conducting a physical survey of areas covered under the Kasturirangan report. Shivakumar made the assurance while interacting with local residents at Hebri in Udupi district on the merits and demerits of the Kasturirangan report. Local organisations and elected representatives had urged the state government to conduct a physical survey and consider the Kerala model while deciding on the implementation of the report. You have explained the Kasturirangan report and the ecologically sensitive areas and brought the problems you are facing to my attention. We have to send our decision to the Centre by September 27. We have come here so that your opinion becomes our opinion. You have suggested the Kerala model and recommended an expert committee. We have accepted your suggestions and will discuss these issues in the Karnataka Assembly, Shivakumar said. He added that the state government had convened a three-day special session to discuss issues concerning farmers, drought and the Kasturirangan report. The report would be discussed on the first day of the Assembly session, he said. I will also visit Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru and listen to the sentiments of the people there, he added. On the Forest Rights Act, Shivakumar said there was a provision prescribing different time limits, including 25 years for some and 75 years for others. The state government would consider taking a decision to prescribe a uniform 25-year limit and send it to the Centre, he added. He said that he had instructed Forest Department officials not to cause difficulties to people residing in forest areas. We will not do politics based on emotions. We are concerned about your lives, Shivakumar added. He said that important decisions had been taken regarding fisheries and that representatives from the region had sought a zonal management plan and a taluk hospital in Hebri. The state government would discuss these demands with officials and take decisions in the coming days, he added. I do not want to make announcements before you and then forget about them. I will do whatever service I can with the opportunity I have received. I will come to Udupi in the coming days and discuss the issues with elected representatives, he said. Shivakumar added that the people of Tulu Nadu region were an asset to the country and assured them that the state government would continue to seek their suggestions. He said a special Cabinet meeting had been held in Mangaluru after discussions with legislators and representatives of all parties from the region. Of the 60 decisions taken at the meeting, 40 were related to the coastal districts, he added. He also referred to the Cabinet decision to recognise Tulu as the second additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. He said the state government had given priority to tourism in the coastal and Malnad regions and approved several development measures to attract investment and prevent migration. Representatives of various organisations and elected representatives urged the state government to constitute an expert committee and conduct a physical survey before taking further decisions on the Kasturirangan report. They said the report covers around 13,000 square km in Kerala and around 20,000 square km in Karnataka. According to them, Kerala conducted a physical survey through a high-level officials' committee, separating inhabited areas from forest areas and reducing the area covered by the report to around 9,000 square km. They claimed that a similar exercise in Karnataka could potentially exclude around 5,000 square km from the report's coverage. The representatives said the Kasturirangan committee had relied on satellite and GPS-based surveys and had not conducted a physical survey. They also raised concerns over the inclusion of areas with more than 100 residents and regions with less than 20 per cent protected forest cover. They said the report had created apprehension among residents that they could eventually be displaced and urged the state government to create awareness about its actual provisions. The representatives urged the state government to conduct a physical survey and place its findings before the Centre, the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal to resolve the concerns. It can be noted that the Kasturirangan Committee was set up by the Union government in 2012 under the chairmanship of K. Kasturirangan to examine the recommendations of the Gadgil Committee on protecting the Western Ghats. The committee recommended identifying parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA). It proposed restrictions on certain activities such as mining, quarrying, large construction projects and some industrial activities in ESA areas. The recommendations cover parts of six states: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Karnataka, the recommendations have faced opposition from residents, farmers and local organisations, who have raised concerns about restrictions on agriculture, development and property rights
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