Heavy Rains Continue in Kerala; IMD Issues Orange Alert in 3 Districts
It also issued a yellow alert in six other districts - Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod - for the day
Heavy rains continue in Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in 3 districts
IMD issues yellow alert in six other districts Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Thursday
Wayanad Landslide: Focus On Contractor's Note After 'Man-Made Disaster' Claim
Kerala's government now awaits a scientific probe before labeling the Wayanad tunnel landslide as natural or man-made.
Schools closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Karnataka amid monsoon rain alerts today
Schools remained closed across several districts in India today, July 9, as heavy monsoon rainfall prompted local administrations to suspend classes to safeguard students. Closures were announced in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Karnataka, with some districts shutting all educational institutions and others limiting the suspension to specific grades. Meanwhile, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai and Pune did not declare city-wide school holidays, and educational institutions continued normal operations unless individual schools announced otherwise.
Monsoon havoc: 16 feared trapped in Pune, Kerala tragedies
Heavy monsoon rains battered large parts of the country on Wednesday, triggering flash floods and widespread disruption to rail and road traffic, with 11 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound in Maharashtras Pimpri Chinchwad and several parts of Delhi and Mumbai reeling under waterlogging. Surat in Gujarat received torrential rains, with officials saying Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Monsoon batters Delhi, Mumbai; 11 feared trapped in Pune building collapse
Heavy monsoon rains battered India, causing widespread floods and disruptions. Flash floods and waterlogging affected Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat, with several deaths reported. Maharashtra faced landslides and disrupted train services due to swollen rivers. Kerala and Jammu also experienced severe weather events and rescue operations. Authorities are assessing damage and providing assistance to affected populations.
KIAL confident of passenger traffic recovery
The airport recorded its highest-ever annual passenger traffic in 2025
Police refuse to register case on Ansibas defamation complaint
Police crackdown on suspected drug traffickers meets fierce resistance
Police say the cyber cell has identified several persons linked to inter-State and inter-district synthetic drug traffickers
V-C running varsity unilaterally, allege Kannur University Syndicate members
Syndicate members allege irregularities in academic appointments, question the appointment of a senior official, and demand greater transparency in the universitys administration
NMC flags GMC Jammu over CCTV compliance
Srinagar, July 08: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has identified Govt. Medical College (GMC), Jammu among 70 medical colleges across India for failing to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance and Network Video Recorder (NVR) integration norms, directing immediate compliance with its regulations. The NMC has directed all non-compliant medical colleges and institutions across the country to immediately install CCTV surveillance systems, connect their Network Video Recorders (NVRs) with the NMC Command and Control Centre, and provide live feed access to the Commission. In a communication issued by the NMC's IT Division on July 6, 2026, the Commission stated that medical colleges are mandated under various regulations and advisories to install 25 CCTV cameras at prescribed locations and maintain 30 days of playback footage and share live feeds with the NMC through NVR connectivity. From Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC), Bakshinagar Jammu has figured among the institutions listed as non-compliant in the communication under the UG category. The Commission said that despite continuous follow-up with institutions, several colleges have still not linked their NVR systems with the NMC. Consequently, a list of 70 non-compliant medical colleges, including undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) institutions, has been made public. Among the institutions named are prominent government medical colleges and hospitals from Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Odisha, Telangana, and other states. According to the NMC, the CCTV and NVR requirements form part of the UGMSR-2023 regulations, PGMSR-2023 (Amendment) dated February 20, 2026, and MARB Regulations 2023, aimed at strengthening transparency, monitoring, and regulatory oversight in medical education institutions. The commission has directed all listed institutions to comply with the CCTV installation and NVR integration requirements on an immediate basis. The Commission has also provided technical support through its designated email for institutions facing implementation issues. The notice has been forwarded to the Departments of Medical Education and Directorates of Medical Education of all States and Union Territories for further necessary action.
The free bus ride scheme for women is turning out to be financially unviable
Govt. nod for 190-mld water treatment plant in Aluva
CM to inaugurate Kochi Corporations third ro-ro vessel on Sunday
Kerala CM VD Satheesan visits Wayanad landslide zone
Kerala HC says no stay on the functioning of State Waqf Board for now
Directs the State to file its response
Kerala government informs the court that 'bona fide attempts' were made by the investigating officer and that he needed one more month to complete the investigation into the alleged misappropriation
Ramesh Chennithala meets Chief Minister. Responding to Chennithalas request for stricter surveillance along the Kerala-Karnataka border, Shivakumar assures that additional police personnel will be deployed to strengthen inspections and enforcement activities in border areas
Football fans in Kerala split over Argentinas great escape
IIT Palakkad to host meet on non-sewered sanitation
Police use water cannons to disperse protesting Yuva Morcha activists in Thrissur
Kerala govt. forms transport coordination committee
Enforcement drive in trains: RPF registers 1,315 cases, collects 7 lakh as fine
Cardamom estate worker killed after tree falls on her in Idukki
Expert team to inspect mudslide and crack on highway near Munnar
A major roadside crack developed and a mudslide occurred near Munnar town on Saturday evening
Two held with MDMA in Thiruvananthapuram
While the Centre responded positively to several proposals, it refused to accept the States long-standing demand to declare wild boar as vermin, says Minister
Passport Seva Kendra opened at Thavanur post office
The Thavanur POPSK is expected to improve access to passport services for residents of the Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency and neighbouring areas
Timely reforms essential to improve quality of education: Suresh Gopi
The Union Minister was inaugurating the Bhavans S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence
93 shifted to relief camps after Wayanad debris slip
Ministers direct officials to strengthen relief and disaster management measures after the tragedy that claimed three lives, with five persons still missing
Decision based on recommendations made by a State Legislative Assembly committee, which had observed that complaints relating to dowry harassment and domestic violence were increasing steadily and required urgent and coordinated intervention
ED summons top officials of hospitals in Kerala in connection with organ trade racket probe
KC(M) turns up heat on Congress in Pala
KC(M) serves notice on the municipal secretary to convene a council meeting as 18 of the 26 councillors have publicly withdrawn confidence in the chairperson. The partymay consider supporting a new administration led by Congress rebel Maya Rahul.
Patrol jeep insurance: police register case against Motor Vehicle Inspector
CM says the allegations being raised are of a serious nature and that the investigation will look into all the complaints received till now regarding various examinations
Kerala CM Satheesan Visits Wayanad Mudslide Disaster Site, Meets Victims
CM Satheesan announced that the Kerala government will provide Rs 5 lakh as immediate financial assistance to the next of kin of those who were killed in the mudslide
Kumarakom to get solar-powered tourist boat services
Whirlwind rips off roof of Thrissur house, uproots trees
Family escapes unhurt as powerful storm and heavy rain strikes Kuttur late on Tuesday night
BJP-Led Thiruvananthapuram Corp Changes Haritha Karma Sena Uniform Colour to Saffron
Since the Haritha Karma Sena was formed under the Haritha Keralam Mission in 2017, green coats had been their official uniform
Kerala High Court closes contempt petition against K. Sudhakaran after apology in person
For making derogatory remarks about the High Court Bench which quashed a Single Judges order for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib
Three cops suspended in alleged drunk driving case
District Police Chief places the officers under suspension pending further investigation into the incident.
Wayanad debris slide: Kerala State Human Rights Commission orders probe
District Collector, Wayanad, and Superintending Engineer (Roads), Public Works Department, directed to carry out the investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 15 days
Kerala govt. revamps Vigilance Manual after two decades
It introduces sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening the States anti-corruption framework, modernising investigative procedures, and enhancing transparency and accountability in public administration
Elderly man dies after being trapped in home lift
Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Kerala, Maharashta, Gujarat, J&K on rain situation, assures help
New Delhi, Jul 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke with the chief ministers of Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the situation arising from heavy rains there and assured them of all possible assistance from the Centre, officials said. The home minister called Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, they said. During the separate phone conversations, Shah assured them of all possible assistance from the Centre in dealing with the rain-related situation, they said. Speaking to Satheesan, the home minister expressed satisfaction over the rescue and relief operations carried out by the Kerala government following the Wayanad tragedy, in which three people were killed after a rain-soaked mound of excavated earth collapsed at the site of a multi-crore tunnel project in Meppadi panchayat on Tuesday. Shah also asked the chief minister to order a high-level inquiry into the incident. Satheesan informed him that the state cabinet, which met earlier in the day, had already decided to conduct an inquiry. Ten people were injured, and five remained missing in the incident, which has been described as a man-made disaster. In Maharashtra, the capital Mumbai witnessed torrential rain on Wednesday, delaying local train services and causing inconvenience to office-goers. The city was battered by rain over the weekend and got a brief respite on Tuesday. Long-distance train services towards Gujarat remained disrupted due to waterlogging on the Vasai-Virar section in neighbouring Palghar district and at several locations in south Gujarat. Operations on the Mumbai-Pune route were also yet to be fully restored following landslides in the Bhor Ghat section on Monday. According to civic officials, the Tulsi Lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai, started overflowing late at night due to heavy rainfall in its catchment area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intermittent light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai and the suburbs during the day. In neighbouring Gujarat, the southern part received extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday, with the worst affected being Surat district, where five people died in rain-related incidents, while 2,100 people were shifted from flooded areas to safe locations, officials said. Kamrej taluka in Surat recorded a whopping 305 mm rainfall in 10 hours ending 4 pm on Tuesday, they said. Schools and colleges in the Navsari district and Surat remained shut on Tuesday in view of the downpour. Extremely heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region, namely Surat, Valsad, Dadra & Nagar Haveli in the last 24 hours, the IMD said in its midday state forecast on Tuesday. Talking to reporters, M Nagarajan, Commissioner of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), had said around 2,100 people have been relocated from across different zones to safe shelters. An official from the district disaster management office had said that a total of five deaths were reported in rain-related incidents over the past two days. Two deaths due to electrocution were reported today, while another person died in the Kamrej area. On Monday, two individuals died from electrocution in the Rander area of Surat, the official had said. In Jammu and Kashmir, flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Doda district on Tuesday, partially damaging several houses, shops and vehicles. It was the third such incident in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar this week, following heavy rainfall that has battered the mountainous region. Officials said heavy rain in the upper reaches had triggered flash floods, bringing boulders, mud and debris into Thathri town. The Doda-Kishtwar highway was also blocked at Thathri following the flash floods, disrupting vehicular movement in the region. The incident came a day after heavy flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project.
Fishers escape suspected squall wind off Beypore coast
The boat, Baharul Isan, which had ventured out from Beypore harbour, was struck by the sudden weather condition nearly six nautical miles off the coast
Wayanad tragedy: Greens hold Kerala govt accountable, seek suspension of further tunnel works
Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samiti also alleges that tunnel project was approved during the term of Left Democratic Front-led government with suspicious haste and without adequate scientific evaluation, overriding early warnings raised by environmentalists
Giving KKR Trials At 14 In Front Of Ganguly Sir And Buchanan Felt Surreal, Says Samson
Kolkata Knight Riders: India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has opened up about how it felt surreal for him to give IPL selection trials for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the tender age of 14 in front of legends like former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and John Buchanan. Samson has been out of Indias playing eleven since the Manchester T20I against England, after having endured two low scores in Ireland. But on a trip down the memory lane, Samson, who played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026, credited his childhood coach Biju George for shaping his early career and opening doors for him to attend KKR trials. After I went on to perform well for Kerala in the Under-13 tournament, Biju sir took me all the way to the Kolkata Knight Riders selection trials when I was just 14 years old. That felt unbelievably surreal for a 14-year-old. Sourav Ganguly sir was the captain of KKR at the time, and John Buchanan was the head coach. I gave my trials in front of them, and based on that performance, they selected me to be a part of the KKR 'B' team during that period. We even got to travel to Sri Lanka for matches with the 'B' team. Biju sir continuously opened doors and created opportunities for us, so the credit for shaping the early stages of my career will always, unconditionally, go to him, he said in an episode of JioStar's 'Superstars'. Samson also threw light on the initial hardships his family faced when they relocated from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram, including struggle for taking mid-term admission in school. When we left everything behind and moved back to Kerala, we initially couldn't get admission into any school in Trivandrum. We had moved there during the mid-term, so we weren't getting admission anywhere. We tried so many schools, thinking we would go here or there, do this or that, but nobody was ready to admit us. In the end, there was a school called St. Joseph's in Trivandrum. One of my father's friends held a high position there. He asked my father what the matter was, and my dad explained that we weren't getting school admissions. He simply said, 'No problem, get uniforms for the kids the next day and send them straight to school.' Thats how it all began in Trivandrum. On how his father connected with George, currently the head of talent scouting at KKR, Samson said his father Viswanathan making endless phone calls from Delhi to find out about the cricket infrastructure in Kerala helped them very well. While we were still in Delhi, my father used to make endless phone calls to friends in Kerala to find out about the cricket scene there. He didn't know Biju sir at first, but he had a close friend named Ali bhai. He would constantly ask them where he should send me and my brother for cricket training after we moved to Kerala. Ali bhai strongly recommended Biju George sir, saying he was the best coach in Kerala and that he would guide us well. My father agreed. On that very first day, we had a short trial where we faced about 10 balls each, so he could see our natural ability. Within just 10 minutes of watching us bat, Biju sir made up his mind. He immediately sent my brother to play for the Wayanad district team, he said it would be a great opportunity for him. For me, since I was younger, he said I had to wait because my Under-13 matches were coming up, he added. The explosive batter stated that the immense sacrifices made by his parents provided him with the ultimate motivation to succeed in playing cricket from a young age. We loved our routine, morning practice, go to school, rush back, and train again. At that age, it made us feel like we were doing something meaningful. Our peers at school and the academy respected us for it. He immediately sent my brother to play for the Wayanad district team, he said it would be a great opportunity for him. For me, since I was younger, he said I had to wait because my Under-13 matches were coming up, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That is why getting out for 30 or 40 and then going home and telling my dad that I got out for 30 felt a bit heavy. But looking back, that environment brought the best out of me. While my friends played for fun, I walked onto the field with one goal, to make my parents proud and make their sacrifices count. That is what kept me focused at such a young age, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Comedian Sabareesh Narayanan makes history with Malayalams first OTT stand-up special
The Kochi-based stand-up comic reflects on anxiety, vulnerability, performing for Malayali audiences across the world and why Malayalam comedy is only just finding its footing
Cashew import scam: Kerala HC issues contempt notice to dept secretary K. Biju over CBI probe order
Kerala Maritime Board disbanded over administrative lapses, financial irregularities
According to a gazette notification, the Board failed to submit its annual administrative reports to the State government for the financial years 202223, 202324, and 202425
Kerala to study Adanis 49% stake sale in Vizhinjam Port
CM V.D. Satheesan said the government would not take any decision that is detrimental to Keralas interests.
Nandagovindam Bhajans launches the first bhajan clubbing event in Kerala
ROOTS by Nandagovindam Bhajans, held in Thiruvananthapuram, saw the group regaling the audience with their popular numbers and a surprise in the form of Vineeth Sreenivasan
Kerala Hikes Onam Bumper Lottery First Prize to Rs 30 Crore, Highest in India
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will launch the Onam bumper lottery ticket on July 17
BJP councillor R. Sugathan suffers fresh setback as KAAPA advisory board upholds six-month detention
While Sugathans next legal option is to approach High Court, he will have to continue in prison if he fails to secure relief. In such a scenario, he also faces possibility of losing his position as a councillor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Kerala rains: Wayanad among nine districts on orange alert
Wayanad disaster: Amit Shah speaks to Kerala CM, extends Centres support
Watch: Kerala orders probe into deadly Wayanad tunnel debris slip, halts construction
The Kerala government has ordered a detailed investigation into the deadly debris slip at the under-construction Meppadi-Kallady tunnel in Wayanad that killed at least three people and left several others missing.
Adani's Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale Faces Kerala Govt Review
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government has received a request seeking its prior approval for the proposed stake transfer
CM Satheesan hits back at Opposition, claims previous LDF govt was aware of proposed Vizhinjam deal
Detailed probe to find cause of Wayanad landslide: Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday, July 8, said that the government will carry out a detailed examination to know the reasons behind the Wayanad landslide that claimed three lives on July 7. The CM said that it would also be examined whether the directives issued by the central government while giving Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Keralas Thiruvonam bumper lottery first prize hiked to 30 crore
Ticket price remains unchanged at 500 per ticket. The third prize revised from 50 lakh to 25 lakh as part of prize structure revision
Why are Tamil Nadu and Kerala opposed to the proposed changes in Food Security law? | Explained
Read on to find out why ministers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have voiced their concerns over the proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act
Kerala govt refers proposed Vizhinjam stake transfer to empowered panel
The Kerala cabinet has referred a stake transfer proposal to an Empowered Committee. This committee will examine the concession agreement and legal aspects thoroughly. The Chief Minister stated the government will protect Kerala's interests. The committee's recommendations will guide the final decision-making process. A final decision will be made after the committee submits its report.
Agri-Next to support 150 start-ups for technology driven innovations
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and farming by enabling start-ups to take cutting-edge technologies directly to farmers across Kerala.
Wayanad debris slip: Kerala CM Satheesan says detailed probe to be conducted
Chief Minister says investigation will be multi-pronged, looking at technical and legal aspects
Kerala Sets up Special Task Force to Probe Dowry, Domestic Violence Cases
The move is aimed at ensuring timely action on complaints and securing justice for women facing dowry-related and domestic violence
Wayanad debris slip Live: Search on for 5 missing; Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan to visit site
A day after a debris slip at the tunnel road construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district claimed three lives, extensive search operations are ongoing to find five people who are still missing
KEAM 2026 provisional seat allotment announced at cee.kerala.gov.in; final list to be released today
CEE Kerala has released the KEAM 2026 phase 1 provisional seat allotment result on its official website. Candidates can submit complaints regarding the provisional allotment until 2 pm today, after which the final allotment list will be published on July 8. The fee payment process for allotted candidates will be held from July 9 to July 12. CEE has also published the phase 1 engineering cutoff ranks and admission document list.
Wayanad debris slip: Search on for 5 missing; unnatural death case registered, say police
Cadaver dogs, fire force personnel and NDRF teams have been deployed to carry out the search
J&K to revive Overseas Employment Corporation
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the roadmap for the revival and operationalisation of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited (JKOECL) and reviewed J&Ks overseas recruitment facilitation infrastructure, with a focus on creating a robust institutional framework to connect J&Ks skilled youth with global employment opportunities. The meeting reviewed the proposed strategy for reviving JKOECL as the governments nodal recruitment agency for facilitating safe, transparent and market-driven overseas employment. Discussions centred on strengthening institutional mechanisms, expanding international partnerships, enhancing skill development aligned with global standards, and establishing an integrated ecosystem to prepare youth for overseas careers. A detailed presentation by Director Employment J&K Harvinder Singh outlined a phased roadmap for operationalising JKOECL, including the creation of a digital overseas employment portal, partnerships with licensed recruiting agencies, foreign languages and international certification programmes, employer engagement, counselling, pre-departure orientation and post-placement support. The proposed framework seeks to position JKOECL as the nodal agency coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Protector of Emigration, Indian Missions abroad, skill institutions and licensed recruiting agencies to ensure ethical, transparent and legally compliant overseas recruitment. Protector of Emigration, Chandigarh, Ministry of External Affairs, Yashu Deep Singh, also made a presentation on emigration trends from Jammu & Kashmir, the regions contribution to overseas remittances, and employment opportunities available through Indias labour mobility agreements with several countries. He highlighted sector-wise demand for workers, emerging job roles in global markets, and key challenges affecting overseas migration from J&K, including limited public awareness of legal migration channels, inadequate institutional outreach, dependence on unverified social media information, and the need to develop skills that meet international standards. Reviewing the proposals, the Chief Minister emphasised that the objective should not merely be to facilitate migration but to prepare a globally competitive workforce. We should not only send people abroad; we should send skilled people there. Our focus should be on skilling, he said. The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to prepare a time-bound implementation plan and convert the proposed pillars into clearly defined, actionable outcomes. He also called for adopting best practices from states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which have successfully institutionalised overseas employment facilitation. Emphasising long-term sustainability, Omar Abdullah directed that the forthcoming Industrial Policy should provide for the establishment of skill development and training institutes to nurture an ecosystem capable of meeting international workforce requirements. He also stressed the need for a complementary industrial policy that encourages greater private sector participation in skill development and employment generation. The meeting was attended by Minister for Education Sakina Itoo, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary School Education Ram Niwas Sharma, Secretary Labour & Employment Rajiv Ranjan, Protector of Emigration, Chandigarh, Ministry of External Affairs, Yashu Deep Singh, Director Employment, Director Skill Development and other senior officers.
Wayanad landslide horror: CCTV captures narrow escapes
Terrifying moments from the Wayanad landslide have surfaced, showing residents fleeing as a massive wave of mud rushed towards them. The chilling CCTV footage highlights the panic and destruction caused by the deadly disaster in Keralas hill district. The post Wayanad landslide horror: CCTV captures narrow escapes appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Srinagar, Jul 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahon Tuesday chaired a high-level review meetingto assess the roadmap forthe revival and operationalisation ofthe Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited(JKOECL), sayingthat the objectiveshouldbenot merely to facilitate migration but to prepare a globally competitive workforce,anddirectingconcerned departments to prepare a time-bound implementation plan. The meeting reviewed the proposed strategy for reviving JKOECL as the government's nodal recruitment agency for facilitating safe, transparent, and market-driven overseas employment. Discussions centered on strengthening institutional mechanisms, expanding international partnerships, enhancing skill development aligned with global standards, and establishing an integrated ecosystem to prepare youth for overseas careers. A detailed presentation by Director Employment J&K Harvinder Singh outlined a phased roadmap for operationalising JKOECL, including creation of a digital overseas employment portal, partnerships with licensed recruiting agencies, foreign languages and international certification programmes, employer engagement, counselling, pre-departure orientation, and post-placement support. The proposed framework seeks to position JKOECL as the nodal agency coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Protector of Emigration, Indian Missions abroad, skill institutions, and licensed recruiting agencies. Protector of Emigration, Chandigarh, Ministry of External Affairs, Yashu Deep Singh, made a presentation on emigration trends from J&K, the region's contribution to overseas remittances, and employment opportunities available through India's labour mobility agreements with several countries, highlighting sector-wise demand for workers, emerging job roles, and key challenges affecting overseas migration from J&K. Reviving the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation is a crucial step toward connecting our skilled youth with global employment opportunities. Our objective should be to prepare a globally competitive workforce. We should not only send people abroad; we should send skilled people there. Our focus should be on skilling, the Chief Minister said. He called for adopting best practices from states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which have successfully institutionalised overseas employment facilitation. Emphasising long-term sustainability, he directed that the forthcoming Industrial Policy should provide for the establishment of skill development and training institutes to nurture an ecosystem capable of meeting international workforce requirements, and stressed the need for a complementary industrial policy that encourages greater private sector participation in skill development and employment generation. The meeting was attended by Minister for Education Sakina Itoo, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary School Education Ram Niwas Sharma, Secretary Labour & Employment Rajiv Ranjan, Protector of Emigration Yashu Deep Singh, Director Employment, Director Skill Development, and other senior officers.
Settlement between parties after accident due to rash driving no ground to set aside conviction: HC
Building on M.G. Road in Kochi tilts following attempt to lift it
Wayanad landslide was man-made , says Kerala Minister T Siddique
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra to open at Thavanur on July 8
No unrestricted right to hold DJ parties, Kochi City police tell HC
Holiday for educational institutions in Kozhikode, Wayanad on July 8
Company says Wayanad tunnel project followed all safety norms
Home Minister hails mothers as real Toofan Warriors
Wadakkanchery police jeep fined for missing documents; excess penalty questioned
Police claim insurance was valid but not updated on portal; MVD says pollution certificate was missing and law applies equally to all
KU Syndicate cuts standing committees from 10 to seven; UDF secures all convenerships
This is for the first time since the University Act came into force in 1974 that the CPI(M) has not held a standing committee convenership in the Syndicate
Two killed in separate accidents in Kochi
NHAI officials visit Moolampilly rehabilitation site
Wayanad debris slip: experts, residents blame poor safeguards
Expert describes the tragedy as an 'engineering failure-induced disaster, arguing that extensive modifications to the terrain for the under-construction tunnel project had destabilised the slope
Watch: Monsoon rains trigger deadly debris slip in Wayanad |Above the Fold | 07.07.2026
From Kerala to Indonesia, and from Syria to the FIFA World Cup, in this episode, we look at the deadly debris slip in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Indonesia, explosions in Syria during French President Emmanuel Macrons trip, the Gujarat High Courts ruling on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case, and more.
Govt. accords formal sanction for CBI prosecution in cashew import scam
Local bodies in Kerala hit by funds crunch
The sharp fall in the Plan fund allocations in the Revised Budget presented by the United Democratic Front government is also of concern to local bodies
Womans death: court dismisses bail plea of accused
