Kottayam Municipality ignores land spared by Railways for Anganwadi
Kottayam Municipality is facing intense criticism from local residents for neglecting a prime plot of land spared by the Railways for the construction of an Anganwadi near Nagampadam. While Indian Railways accommodated the civic body's requests during the track-doubling project years ago, the
Indian-American teen murders mother, brother in US; probe underway
The 17-year-old suspect has been charged with two counts of murder, while authorities continue investigating the weapon used and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Muslim World League launches West Africa social peace initiative
The Abuja Declaration sets out a joint plan for governments, religious leaders and civil society to prevent conflict and protect coexistence.
Riyadh to open applications for residential land program on August 16
The scheme will offer up to 40,000 planned residential plots a year, with prices capped at SR1,500 per square metre.
Sharjah to add 1,222 parking spaces in Al Khan and Al Mamzar
Two parking areas have already opened in Al Khan, while three more sites are under development in the two busy districts.
Panniyankara toll company backtracks on local concession agreement, sparking fresh protests
The operator of the Panniyankara toll plaza on the Vadakkenchery-Mannuthy national highway has ignited fresh public outrage by backtracking on an agreement to grant local toll concessions, a decision that had been brokered just a day earlier by the District Collector, MPs, and MLAs. Despite the
Dubai RTA records 95% excellent rating for road network assets
RTA used LiDAR, AI and GIS-linked assessments to check the full road network, placing Dubai among leading cities in infrastructure asset management.
Building rules to ease along old NH 66 stretch in Paravur as PWD prepares to take over
Landowners and property developers along the current National Highway 66 stretch in Paravur are set for a major regulatory relief. Once the construction of the new NH 66 bypass is completed, the existing highway route will officially be reclassified as a state highway. The stretch will then be
US revokes 600+ visas in fresh crackdown on birth tourism
The State Department said a dedicated task force is targeting visa holders and facilitators involved in birth tourism, with the crackdown following a Trump executive order issued on August 6.
Parliament passes bill to rename Kerala as Keralam
The Bill was passed by voice vote in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, following the Kerala Assembly’s unanimous resolution seeking the change.
Self goal? Documents cast doubt on Abdurahiman’s claims in Messi controversy
An inquiry report suggests former minister V Abdurahiman's claims about due procedure for Argentina's Kerala visit are questionable, with missing correspondences and a sponsor bypassing government.
Man arrested for attacking female friend in Alappuzha after calls go unanswered
A man was arrested for allegedly hacking his friend with a machete after suspecting that she was involved with another man., causing her serious injuries.
Lok Sabha passes Mining Bill without debate amid Oppn protests
The legislation bars states from imposing additional taxes or levies on mineral rights and expands the Centre’s regulatory control over mineral-bearing lands.