HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

The Kerala High Court has said that the government must consider the court’s recommendation that a dedicated authority be formed for the protection of the Periyar. This is crucial to revive the river. There can be no more delay in this regard, especially since there are innumerable people who cannot afford to purify or boil […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Sanskrit varsity to step up discipline on campus, hostels

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, has decided to step up discipline on the campus and its hostels. From July 1 onwards, only those with valid identity cards will be permitted to enter the campus. Vehicles entering the campus must display stickers bearing the varsity’s emblem. Entry will not be allowed to vehicles without these […]

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Unauthorised halt by private buses poses challenge to school

Unauthorised halt by private buses poses challenge to school

Buses continue to bypass the designated stop just 50 metres ahead and instead halt directly in front of the entrance to the Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Ernakulam. | Photo Credit: H.VIBHU Students, their parents who drop them off, and teachers of the Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Ernakulam, continue to face inconvenience […]

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Maharashtra: Arts diploma admission deadline extended to July 5

Maharashtra: Arts diploma admission deadline extended to July 5

The deadline for applications to diploma of arts courses has been extended to July 5 by the Directorate of Art of Maharashtra. The original application schedule laid out that applications could be submitted from June 7 to June 20. However, according to the new schedule, applications can be submitted till July 5. The provisional first […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Victim’s wife accuses trade union member of having caused car accident

The row over the incident in which a man was fatally knocked down by a premium car while being offloaded from a trailer near the vehicle dealer’s yard at Chalikkavattom in the city on June 22 refused to die down after the victim’s wife alleged that the person behind the wheel was a member of […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Rabies death: Cong. workers stage protest at Kannur district hospital

Tension prevailed at the Kannur district hospital on Monday after Congress workers besieged the office of the hospital superintendent, alleging medical negligence in the treatment of Harith, 5, who died of suspected rabies on Saturday despite reportedly receiving vaccination. The protesters accused the hospital authorities of refusing to admit the child and provide timely treatment […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Lab-grown diamond jewellery start-up Aukera raises $15 million, to expand network  

Lab-grown diamond jewellery company Aukera on Monday said it has raised $15 million in growth capital led by Peak XV Partners with follow-on participation from existing investors, including Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures and Alteria Capital. The investment will accelerate its retail expansion plans and contribute to enhancing product offerings, Aukera said in […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Jumbotail raises $120 mn, acquires B2B platform Solv India

Jumbotail, a Bengaluru-headquartered B2B marketplace and a platform for food and grocery, on Monday raised $120 million in a funding round led by SC Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of Standard Chartered Plc. The platform also completed its acquisition of Solv India, a B2B commerce and financial services platform incubated by SC Ventures. The […]

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HC reiterates need for dedicated authority to protect Periyar

Centre for Development Studies invites applications for its MA in Applied Economics programme

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) has invited applications for its MA in Applied Economics programme in 2025. The degree is awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Candidates who have appeared for the Common University Entrance Test, CUET (PG) for the test paper code COQP10 can apply. Selection will be on the basis of […]

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