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Union Minister visits Muthalapozhi, promises solutions

The expert committee studying the cause of the mishaps would submit its report soon, Mr. Rupala said. The Pune-based Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) had been tasked with identifying solutions in Muthalapozhi.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Karnataka will seek Central aid after declaring drought: CM

The Cabinet sub-committee had met once and discussed the situation in Karnataka following rain deficiency. Based on its report, the Cabinet will take a call on declaring drought in places where rainfall was deficient. The State will seek relief from the Centre as per the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Shaniqua Okwok says London drama school told her to act like ‘slave in chains’

Actor accuses Royal Central School of Speech and Drama of paying lip service to anti-discrimination pledges after 2015 incident

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Central task-force will soon inquire into ‘diversion of gram panchayat funds’ by YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, says Y.S. Chowdary

The YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh has brought development of villages to a grinding halt by usurping the powers of the sarpanches and taking away a large chunk of the funds given by the Union government, alleges former Rajya Sabha member Y.S. Chowdary. The government debt has mounted to a…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

No move to leave revamped distribution sector scheme, says Electricity Minister

K. Krishnankutty, Kerala's Electricity Minister, says no decision to exit RDSS, which includes smart energy meters. State eligible for ₹10,481.84 crore Central grant in two phases. KSEB asked to examine if it can implement project on its own. Finance Dept. examining if options affect State's eligibility for borrowings.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Karnataka High Court dismisses State government’s appeal against extending BH series scheme of vehicle registration to employees of private companies

A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka has dismissed State government’s appeal against a single judge order directing the transport authorities to register under “Bharat (BH)” series the new non-transport vehicles of employees having transferable jobs in private companies.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Kerala CM inaugurates renovated Travancore House in Delhi

The erstwhile Travancore royal family had moved the Central government and various local bodies in Delhi with a request to halt the inauguration, claiming ownership of the 14-acre prime property.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Central team assesses flood damage in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu districts

Villagers of Moranchapally narrated their harrowing experiences of devastating floods before the Central team

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Deodhar Trophy: Sai Sudharsan’s hundred helps South cruise past Central and maintain unbeaten run

Sai Sudharsan is going through a purple patch every batter dreams of. On Tuesday, the 21-year-old Tamil Nadu player slammed an unbeaten 132 (136b, 11x4, 1x6) to help South Zone beat Central Zone by seven wickets in the final league match and maintain its unbeaten run in this edition of…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Central team to tour flood-hit areas in Telangana

Central team to tour flood-hit areas in Telangana

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023