Mananthavady, Kerala — June 14, 2025:Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra underscored the vital responsibility that grassroots representatives bear towards the public, stating that elected members of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system are the primary link between the people and the government. “It is the local members whom citizens approach first, and they are the…
North Sikkim, June 14, 2025 — In a powerful expression of cultural and spiritual concern, tribal leaders and members of the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) have initiated a two-day purification and apology puja at Kabi Lungchok to defend the sanctity of Mount Khangchendzonga. The revered mountain, seen not only as a geographical landmark…
Kalpetta, Wayanad – In a major breakthrough, the Wayanad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Odisha for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of ₹13 lakh through a fake online trading scheme. The accused, Sushil Kumar Farid of Gothagram, Satyabhamapur, Odisha, was apprehended in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to police,…
Experts point to the growing environmental exploitation — including deforestation, illegal mining, wetland encroachment, and unscientific urbanization — as major factors destabilizing the once-predictable monsoon. Kerala, often celebrated for its lush greenery and harmonious balance with nature, is now frequently in the headlines for catastrophic monsoon-related disasters. From the deadly floods of 2018 to the…
Durban Court Convicts Mahatma Gandhi’s Descendant in Major Financial Crime Ashish Lata Ramgobin, the great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and daughter of prominent human rights activist Ela Gandhi, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a South African court in a high-profile fraud case involving over ₹3.22 crore (R6.2 million). The 56-year-old was found…
In a significant development in the ongoing money laundering probe in Chhattisgarh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹6.15 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The properties include the Congress Bhavan in Sukma registered under the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, the residence of former state Excise Minister Kawasi…
The town of Dhubri in Assam has recently witnessed a surge in communal unrest, prompting swift and stern action from the state government. Triggered by a series of provocative incidents following the Bakrid festival, the situation has escalated into violent clashes, necessitating the deployment of central forces and the implementation of strict law enforcement measures….
In a bold step to curb public littering, the Kerala government has decided to enforce stringent penalties, including fines up to ₹50,000. Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh announced that individuals who report such violations with credible evidence will be rewarded with 25% of the fine amount. The move aims to enhance public participation in maintaining…
Thiruvananthapuram:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense rainfall across northern Kerala over the coming days. A red alert indicating extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for several districts from Saturday through June 16. On Friday, four northern districts are under an orange alert for very heavy rain. Widespread rainfall is expected across the entire…
Meppadi: On the day of Eid, four individuals were arrested in connection with a fatal accident at Onnaam Mile, Meppadi, where an elderly woman riding as a scooter passenger lost her life after being struck by a Bolero vehicle. The deceased has been identified as Biyumma, a resident of Nellimunda. The Bolero involved in the…
