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Fire guts plastic recycling unit at industrial area in Thalassery
The fire occurred at City Plastic, a facility employing several workers
Stressing the need for adopting a circular economy through which waste is recycled, the Chief Minister has appealed to the people to be a part of it for the benefit of the future generations
Nirmala Sitharaman launches VijAIpatha labs in Hosapete govt. schools
A.P. Chief Secretary calls for time-bound completion of ongoing power projects
Dignified workplace is essential for women
Kerala local body polls: LDF leads in vote share of fronts in Thiruvananthapuram district
The LDF received 37.27% of the votes in panchayats, compared to the UDFs 35.30%, while the BJP-led NDA got 21.59%. In the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the NDA won 34.52% of the votes and 50 seats, but the LDF captured a marginally higher vote share of 34.65%.
A weak rupee makes it harder for country to achieve income growth target
Samastha's 100th annual international conference to be held in February
Congress protests against removal of Gandhis name from MGNREGA
BJP shudders at the very mention of Gandhis name, allege Congress leaders
Quality of civil services decisive for Viksit Bharat, says Vice-President
Implementation of national priorities depends on the quality of administrators selected today, says C. P. Radhakrishnan
Trump signs law, wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms
U.S. President tells Secretary of State to establish mechanism to assess the implementation of 2008 nuclear deal; Congress says PM Modi bulldozed SHANTI Bill to make peace with once good friend
Foundation stone laid for Ziegenbalg memorial hall in Mayiladuthurai amid protest by fishermen
Fishermen objected saying that locating the memorial outside Tharangambadi went against the sentiments of the local people as the missionary was closely associated with the town
University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor releases book in honour of late economist Prof. V.K. Nataraj
RTC union seeks steps to reduce increased workload after launch of Stree Shakti shceme
If problems are not addressed immediately, it will become difficult for the RTC bus crew to continue their duties, says APPTD president
SIR threatens fundamental democratic right of citizens, says Seeman
Man arrested for multiple bike thefts, five vehicles recovered
AIADMK protests against move to shift bus stand in Kumbakonam
Tamilaruvi Manian urges Vijay to join AIADMK-led alliance to defeat DMK
Baby girl found dead in the Cauvery in Mayiladuthurai
Bharathiar University releases training manual on mass cultivation of Spirulina for agri-preneurs
Collector forms panel to monitor worsening air quality in Visakhapatnam
Instructs officials to take immediate steps to control the deteriorating air quality; directs GVMC officials to ensure that vehicles transporting garbage are fully covered with tarpaulin, urges citizens to segregate wet and dry waste before handing it over to sanitation workers
Remaining Mysore races cancelled
Tirunelveli residents look up to Chief Minister Stalin for perfect Christmas gift
Communist parties should come closer with Dalits at national level, says Thol Thirumavalavan
VCK leader hails NGOs contribution to Dalits struggle
Amara Raja Group celebrates 40th foundation day
Youth told to opt for courses offered in Advanced Technology Centres
University of Hyderabad records 6.3C, cold wave alert in 11 Telangana districts on December 21
CUET-PG application process for 2026-27 has begun, says Central University V-C
The last date for submitting application is January 14;exams will be held in March 2026
Ganja, cocaine and MDMA seized from six drug peddlers in multiple raids in Telangana
Leadership issue: High command will call us at an appropriate time: Shivakumar
Congress workers will not allow Gandhis India to be turned into Godses India, he says at protest rally in Bengaluru
Supplyco Christmas-New Year fairs begin on Monday
A.P. a role model in implementing energy efficiency programmes: Chief Secretary
Man killed in tiger attack in Wayanad
Karnataka tops FASTag penalty collections in 202425
The State has collected 129.91 crore from motorists who either did not use FASTag or whose tags were invalid or non-functional at toll plazas
Study hard and face exams with confidence
Suryakumar confident of regaining form before World Cup
Chief Minister Stalin accorded warm reception at Thoothukudi airport
Week-long Visakha Book Festival to begin on December 27
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
State TV identified the executed man as Aghil Keshavarz, saying he had close intelligence cooperation with the Mossad and took photos of Iranian military and security areas
School bus loses rear wheel on G.D. Naidu flyover in Coimbatore
Inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against RGUKT-Srikakulam staff under way
Cultural festival enthrals audiences with a variety of performances
The rasikas were treated to a melange of classical music, dance and spiritual expositions at the seventh Margazhi Manghala Utsavam
Ensure no student is left out in class 10
Visakhapatnam MP promotes A.P.s investor-friendly policies at CII meet
M. Sribharat invites industry leaders to explore the emerging investment opportunities across the region and the State at large
Roadside parking remains a challenge at Coimbatore Flower Market following eviction drive
CM Stalin to inaugurate Chennai Book Fair 2026 on Jan. 8
Workshop to impart life skills to youth begins at University of Mysore
T.N. to survey hornbill population for long-term conservation
Timed to coincide with the birds breeding season, the effort is part of the States initiative for hornbill conservation announced earlier this year
Three-car pile-up on PVNR Expressway disrupts traffic in Rajendranagar
Elderly man killed after being hit by SUV near HAL
Economist flags widening inequality in India; calls for wealth and inheritance taxes
India, Lanka start preparations for womens T20 World Cup
Chandrababu Naidu launches Mustabu, counsels schoolstudents to maintain personal hygiene
He advises students to follow basic habits such as washing face regularly, keeping nails clean, wearing neat uniform and shoes, combing hair properly, and dressing in a proper manner; he also exhorts them to set clear goals in life, dream big, work hard, and strive to reach greater heights
Telangana to introduce spoken English training for MBBS students
Emergency healthcare unit at district and sessions court complex in Yadgir soon
60 FIRs for child pornography registered in 2025 based on 1,197 leads from Delhi Police special unit
This marks a nearly 56% decline compared to 2024, when 136 FIRs were registered based on 1,809 leads forwarded to district units, the data suggests
Healthcare in Tamil Nadu: where less meets more
More people are walking into government hospitals in Tamil Nadu than ever before. But the health workforce has not kept pace with the rising patient numbers. Despite the States significant investment in health infrastructure, manpower shortages remain unaddressed, and certain policy missteps are proving expensive, say doctors and nurses
Wanaparthy agriculture officer caught taking 10,000 bribe
Collector, SP launch Drugs Vaddhu Bro rally in Kadiri
Kanniyakumari police record 51 convictions in POCSO cases in 2025
NCVET recognises A.P. Board of Intermediate Education as awarding body
This milestone enables nationally recognised certification of vocational skills, beginning with approved Sericulture Technician qualification, says Nara Lokesh
Tiruchi Corporation speeds up construction of multi-purpose ward offices
Each multi-purpose ward office is being constructed on about 1,000 sq. ft. of land will include spaces for councillor, revenue inspector, bill collector, and sanitation officials
Himachal orders drug recall after 47 samples fail quality tests
Out of 200 medicine samples tested nationwide, 47 were manufactured in the State. These include medications for fever, heart attacks, and diabetes. Notices have been issued to the respective companies, says Himachal Pradesh State Drug Controller
Coimbatore hospital performs rare intra-cardiac repair on infant from Nigeria
V.O.C. Port welcomes new 60-tonne bollard pull tug M.T. Ocean Alliance to strengthen port operations
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 128.90 feet
TNCDW to hold employment fair on December 27
Durai Vaiko urges Railway Minister to expedite bridge construction near Fort Station
Tiruchi MP urged Ashwini Vaishnaw to look into the delay in the construction work because of the contractor not clearing dues with SAIL
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 133.90 feet
Bring road accident fatalities down to zero, says retired SC judge
Araku MP flags off 10 new ambulances in Paderu
The expo also highlighted the communitys contribution to urban renewal, most notably the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project in Bhendi Bazaar
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RedPorch Nest: A Legacy of Trust and Quality Homes
T.N. will never allow Hindi imposition, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
Drogue parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission successful: ISRO
These tests were completed at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh, on December 18 and 19, says the ISRO
Pawan Kalyan performs bhumi puja for 3,050 crore water grid in Godavari region
Project named Amarajeevi Jaladhaara to supply safe drinking water to 67.82 lakh people across five Godavari districts
Why experiential learning in Maths matters more than ever
On National Mathematics Day, an educator writes about how judicious use of technology can help transform abstract mathematical concepts into real-world understanding
A guided tour of Nehrus intellectual archive with Professor Madhavan Palat
What did Jawaharlal Nehru truly think about Indian civilisation, culture and religion? In this episode of Terms of Engagement, historian Professor Madhavan Palat editor of the Collected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru takes us inside Nehrus writings and speeches. Together, we explore his views on caste, Islam, secularism, and how he imagined modern India, while also showing how anyone can navigate Nehrus vast online archive for themselves. Interview: Varghese K George Production: Tayyab Hussain S M
Italian police arrest 384, seize 1.4 tonnes of drugs in nationwide crackdown
In addition to the arrests, officers had put under investigation 655 individuals, including 39 minors, and confiscated 35 kg of cocaine and more than 40 firearms, police said in a statement.
KBFs Art by Children initiative cultivating environment for art and creativity
Through ABC, the Kochi Biennale Foundation has been working to uplift communities including children, parents and art educators
Two get life imprisonmentfor murder in Salem
Sons Kill Father To Claim Rs 3 Crore Insurance Money By Orchestrating Snake Bite In Tamil Nadu
The insurance company noted that multiple high-value life insurance policies had been taken out on Ganesan, with unusually large payouts sought by the beneficiaries.
Stray dog attack kills four goats in Erode
Erode Postal Division to inaugurate GEN Z post office
Two persons die in accidents in Salem
