Karnataka wants to be $1 trillion economy by 2032, says M.B. Patil

March 04, 2024 09:55 pm | Updated 09:55 pm IST - BENGALURU Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Monday said Karnataka has set its eyes on becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2032, by growing at a sustained rate of 18%. The Minister stated this while addressing delegates …...Read More

Stir against mineral sand-mining at Thottappally to complete 1,000 days on Tuesday

March 04, 2024 09:51 pm | Updated 09:51 pm IST - ALAPPUZHA Amid allegations that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan intervened to facilitate mineral sand mining at Thottappally in Alappuzha to aid the interests of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), the indefinite relay satyagraha being staged under the aegis of …...Read More

Coconut growers gather in panic in large numbers to register for copra procurement

March 04, 2024 09:49 pm | Updated 09:50 pm IST - Shivamogga Hundreds of farmers on Monday stood in queues at APMC markets in Hassan district to register their names for ball copra procurement at the support price. Even though the registration process was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. …...Read More

Kerala’s urban policy to be formed giving emphasis to State’s specialities

March 04, 2024 09:49 pm | Updated 09:49 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Unlike the national urban policy, Kerala should form an urban policy taking into account its topography, regional development potential, and other specialties, opined experts. The decision was taken at the meeting of the Kerala Urban Policy Commission constituted …...Read More

NIA takes over ‘The Rameshwaram Cafe’ blast case

March 04, 2024 09:49 pm | Updated 09:49 pm IST - Bengaluru The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over The Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. Director General and Inspector General of Police Alok Mohan confirmed the news and said a team of NIA officials met him on Monday to discuss …...Read More

Two more die due to KFD, total deaths increases to eight

March 04, 2024 09:48 pm | Updated 09:48 pm IST - Shivamogga Two more people died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease on Monday, increasing the total deaths to eight in the state since January 1. One each in Uttara Kannada and Chikkamagaluru died due to the viral infection, according to …...Read More

Apartments take up conservation measures amid water crisis in Bengaluru

March 04, 2024 09:46 pm | Updated 09:46 pm IST - Bengaluru The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru, along with the government taking over water tankers, has left apartments and gated communities framing several new regulations for the conservation of water. While many communities are resorting to rationing, some have …...Read More

No formal complaint yet on alleged sexual harassment involving member of the Syndicate: Cusat

March 04, 2024 09:45 pm | Updated 09:45 pm IST - KOCHI The authorities of Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) on Monday said they were yet to receive an official complaint on an allegation of sexual harassment against a member of the varsity Syndicate. However, the security officer …...Read More

2024 General Election: Congress gets battle ready as manifesto committee discusses poll promises

March 04, 2024 09:39 pm | Updated 10:01 pm IST - New Delhi The Congress held a series of important meetings on Monday as the party gears for the Lok Sabha elections. The Manifesto Committee, headed by former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, discussed the draft manifesto and separately, meetings of …...Read More

Logos of international paragliding, surfing competitions unveiled

March 04, 2024 09:39 pm | Updated 09:39 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The logos of the International Paragliding Competition and International Surfing Festival scheduled to be held in Kerala for this month were unveiled on Monday, firming up the state’s standing as a top adventure tourism destination. The ‘International Paragliding …...Read More