Month: May 2026

Granite quarries in north Kerala under increased surveillance after NIA raids

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Granite quarries in north Kerala under increased surveillance after NIA raids

Close on the heels of the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) searches at multiple locations across north Kerala last week in connection with the seizure of a large cache of explosives at Chemmad in Malappuram on February 7, 2026, the police have stepped up surveillance of granite quarries in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. The…

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Three acquitted in girl’s murder case in Aluva

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Three persons charged with the murder of a seven-year-old girl in Aluva in 2011 were acquitted by the Special Judge, Muvattupuzha (for the trial of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases), citing insufficient evidence and lapses in the investigation. The accused were identified as Sindhu Nair and her husband Jose Kurian of Aluva,…

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Chennai Port to get its first Green Tug in 2028

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Chennai Port to get its first Green Tug in 2028

The port is now equipped with three diesel-powered tugs. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Chennai Port will get its first battery-operated Green Tug in two years, a move to shift away from the conventional diesel-powered tugs, thereby cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Officials said the high-powered specialised vessels, harbour tugs in ports, aid in a…

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Teachers association urges government to hold special TET without delay

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The Tamil Nadu Graduate Teachers Federation (TNGTF) has urged the State government to conduct the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers without delay. The Supreme Court had recently given teachers in-service an extension of one year to clear the TET, moving the deadline from August 31, 2027, to August 31, 2028, taking into…

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Delhi building collapse: CM orders magisterial inquiry, promises action against illegal construction

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Delhi building collapse: CM orders magisterial inquiry, promises action against illegal construction

CM Rekha Gupta during a visit to the site after a three-storey commercial building collapsed on Saturday evening near the Saket Metro station, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday (May 31, 2026) ordered a magisterial inquiry into the building collapse and said that strict…

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Walkathon conducted to mark World No Tobacco Day

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Walkathon conducted to mark World No Tobacco Day

Close to 1500 participants — including hotel guests, staff members, families, and local community members — walked three km to advocate for a smoke-free, tobacco-free future. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The GRT Hotels and Resorts conducted a walkathon to mark World No Tobacco Day. According to a press release, the World No Tobacco Day…

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Rise in dengue cases causes concern in Thripunithura municipality

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The continued reporting of dengue cases in a ward of the Thripunithura municipality over the past month has raised concern among residents, health authorities and civic representatives. A cluster of cases has been reported from Ward 1, Attaprayil, and despite efforts by civic authorities to contain the spread, the lack of public cooperation in eliminating…

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With this RCB group, you don’t need to be the one to step up every time: Kohli

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With this RCB group, you don’t need to be the one to step up every time: Kohli

RCB’s Virat Kohli celebrates after hitting the winning run and securing the IPL title for the second consecutive time in the ongoing IPL 2026. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji For someone who has carried the weight of expectations season after season, Virat Kohli on Sunday (May 31, 2026) acknowledged the current RCB outfit doesn’t expect…

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Two persons arrested for throwing petrol bomb into house near Somangalam

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The Somangalam police arrested two persons who threw a petrol bomb in a house in Varadarajapuram on Saturday night.  The Tambaram police said a couple, Dinesh and Divya, were residing in MGR Street of Varadarajapuram. Recently, the couple had vacated the rental property and relocated to Tambaram. On Saturday night, the residents of the street…

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