Ernakulam General Hospital performs India's first district-level heart transplant. A 22-year-old Nepali woman receives a new heart from a 46-year-old Kollam donor. Read this inspiring story of medical triumph.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
UIDAI launches its first new model Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Kerala at Ernakulam's Kacheripady. The centre aims to provide faster, transparent services for enrolment, updates, and grievance resolution.
Tamil star Suriya visited Sreenivasan's Kandanad residence. The Malayalam legend's funeral is today at 10 AM. Mammootty, Mohanlal, and CM Vijayan paid tribute. Read the full story.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
Malayalam cinema legend Sreenivasan laid to rest. Mammootty, CM Vijayan, and thousands of fans paid homage at Ernakulam Town Hall. A look at his legacy as actor and writer.
Kerala police arrest two from West Bengal with 37kg ganja near Kalady. In a separate raid, Kochi city police seize MDMA. Read the full details of the drug crackdown here.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
N J Shaimol continues her legal battle against suspended inspector K G Prathapachandran who assaulted her. Court posts case for Jan 17. Follow the latest updates on this police misconduct case.
Ernakulam Rural Police externs a 37-year-old habitual offender under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (Kaapa) for crimes including attempted murder and assault. Read the full details.
CCTV footage from Ernakulam North police station shows a pregnant woman being slapped by an inspector. The video emerged after a year-and-a-half-long legal battle, contradicting police claims.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Sarath, a 33-year-old priest, was found dead in the pond of Moolekkavu Bhagavathi temple in Malappuram. Police have registered a case as the investigation begins. Read for details.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
Karnataka Home Minister reveals 88 police personnel are facing criminal cases under BNS. 12 FIRs registered for 'Pakistan Zindabad' sloganeering in last 3 years. Get the full details.
Kerala High Court clarifies its interim order, directing the Ernakulam District Collector not to permit mutation or property transfers on disputed Munambam land. Next hearing on January 14.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Ernakulam court orders return of actor Dileep's passport post-acquittal in high-profile case. Meanwhile, the survivor actress files a new police complaint over cyberattacks. Read the latest developments.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil met Pope Leo XIV, thanking him for approving new provinces and a Gulf visitation. Discussions also focused on restoring peace in Ernakulam-Angamaly. Read the full report.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures survivor of support, govt to appeal trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in abduction and rape case. Legal action promised against viral video.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
A 62-year-old Kochi resident lost Rs 2.14 crore in an online trading scam. The fraudsters contacted him via WhatsApp after he responded to a social media ad. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
After 8 long years, the verdict in the high-profile actress assault case is set for December 8 at Ernakulam Court. WCC stands in solidarity with the survivor. Details inside.