Kozhikode Health Officials Urge Source Reduction to Combat Dengue
The Kozhikode District Medical Officer has called for focused efforts on eliminating mosquito breeding sites as the primary strategy to curb dengue transmission in the region. Authorities are emphasising community-level ...
Medical Education Minister Warns Hospital Heads Over Drug Shortage and ICU Gaps
India's Medical Education Minister issued a stern warning to hospital administrators following complaints of shortages in intensive care facilities and medicines. Officials of Victoria Hospital were specifically asked to...
School Teacher Suspended for Campaigning for Husband, a Congress Candidate in Sankarankovil
A school teacher in Sankarankovil has been suspended after being found to be actively campaigning for her husband, who is contesting as a Congress candidate. The action was taken for violating conduct rules applicable to...
Chittoor District to Restore Over 3,100 Tanks Under 'Jaladhara' Initiative
Authorities in Chittoor district have announced plans to restore 3,106 tanks as part of the 'Jaladhara' initiative. The Collector said the programme aims to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support fo...
G.K. Vasan Holds DMK Government Solely Responsible for Rising Prices
Tamil Nadu politician G.K. Vasan has squarely blamed the DMK government for soaring commodity prices in the state. He made the remarks amid ongoing election campaigning, framing rising costs as a key governance failure....
AIUTUC Stages Protest in Sandur in Solidarity with Noida Workers
The All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) held a demonstration in Sandur to express solidarity with workers in Noida. The union condemned what it described as 'repression' against the workers....
Cases Registered Over Alleged Money Distribution During Puducherry Assembly Elections
Law enforcement authorities in Puducherry have registered cases in connection with the alleged distribution of money to voters during the Assembly elections. The move is part of efforts to curb electoral malpractice....
Chinese LED Chipmaker Sanan Abandons $239M Bid for Dutch Lumileds After US Blocks Deal
China's leading LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics and its Malaysian partner have dropped their $239 million bid to acquire Dutch technology firm Lumileds Holding after opposition from the Committee on Foreign Investmen...
Folk Dancers and Bands Enliven Election Campaigns in Tiruchi
Election campaigning in Tiruchi has taken on a festive character, with folk dancers and musical bands adding colour to political rallies. The cultural performances are being used by candidates to attract voters and energ...
Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar Announce Election Boycott
Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar have announced plans to boycott the upcoming elections. The decision appears to be a form of protest, though specific grievances driving the boycott were not detailed in the report....
Bidar Steps Up Vigil to Prevent Child Marriages Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Authorities in Bidar district have deployed special teams to prevent child marriages in the run-up to Akshaya Tritiya, a festival during which such marriages are traditionally conducted. The enhanced surveillance is aime...
Political Parties Use Flowers as Part of Election Campaign Strategies
A feature report examines the growing role of floral arrangements and flower-based symbolism in political party election campaigns across the region. The trend reflects parties' efforts to create visual appeal and cultur...
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Kollam Find Voice Through BRC Music Band
A music band comprising adults with intellectual disabilities from Kollam's BRC centre is gaining recognition for its performances and the transformative impact of music on its members. The initiative highlights the ther...
Water Level in Idukki Reservoir Falls to 36% of Capacity
The water level in Kerala's Idukki reservoir has dropped to just 36% of its total capacity. Despite the low water level, power generation at the Moolamattom power plant is continuing at near-maximum capacity....
Six-Day Traffic Restrictions at Old Chalakudy Bridge in Thrissur for Urgent Repairs
Authorities have announced a six-day closure of the old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur district to carry out urgent repair works and load testing. The closure will necessitate traffic diversions in the surrounding area....
High Humidity, Not Just Temperature, Behind Severe Heat in Palakkad
Scientists at the IRTC facility in Mundur, Palakkad, say that the district's intense heat is primarily driven by high humidity levels rather than elevated temperatures alone. The findings underscore the role of perceived...
Probiotics and Heart Health: Growing Evidence but No Broad Clinical Claims Yet
An analysis of current research finds that while the link between probiotics and cardiovascular health is real and growing, it has not yet reached the stage where broad clinical claims about heart protection are justifie...
Man Dies by Suicide at Kattisangavi Bridge in Kalaburagi District
A man has died by suicide at the Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. Further details on the circumstances were not reported....
Coimbatore North Candidates Make MSMEs Central to Election Campaign
Candidates contesting from the Coimbatore North constituency are focusing their election campaigns on the concerns of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The sector's issues are emerging as a key electoral issu...
Activists Oppose Felling of 196 Trees for Golf Training Academy at Pilikula
Environmental activists are opposing a proposal to fell 196 trees at Pilikula to make way for a Golf Training Academy. The protests reflect wider concerns about green cover and land use priorities in the region....