States » South


Kerala Kumbh Mela: Mahamagha Mahotsavam begins in Thirunavaya amid chanting of Vedic mantras

Thirunavaya, Jan 19 (UNI) The Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, began on the banks of the Bharathapuzha (Nila River ) at Thirunavaya in Malappuram on Monday morning amid an atmosphere filled with the chanting of Vedic mantras . The ceremonies began with the hoisting of the Dharma Dhwajarohanam by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Devotees from across Kerala and other parts of the country participated in the ceremonies. The ceremony was conducted under the guidance of Swami Abhinava Balananda Bhairava.
The function was attended by Mahamagha Sabha Sabha Chairman Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharathi Maharaj, Mohanji Foundation Chairman Mohanji, Working Chairman K Damodaran, Chief Coordinator K Keshavadas, Zamorin family member K C Dilip Raja, Arikkara Sudhir Namboothiri and others.
More News

Bandhan Life launches new ULIP

10 Feb 2026 | 2:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) Bandhan Life Insurance, the life insurance arm of Bandhan Group, has announced a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) – iInvest Ultima – along with a Mid Cap new fund launch (NFL).
The company said the new fund opens at Rs 10 NAV and is available until February 18, 2026.

see more..

Bandhan Life launches new ULIP

10 Feb 2026 | 2:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) Bandhan Life Insurance, the life insurance arm of Bandhan Group, has announced a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) – iInvest Ultima – along with a Mid Cap new fund launch (NFL).
The company said the new fund opens at Rs 10 NAV and is available until February 18, 2026.

see more..

DMK-led SPA to stage protest demos on Feb 12 against BJP govt neglecting TN in union Budget

10 Feb 2026 | 2:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) will stage a protest demonstration
across the State on February 12 to strongly condemn the BJP Government at the Centre for ignoring and discriminating
Tamil Nadu and deceiving the people in the union Budget.

see more..

AP CM urges Jal Shakti minister to revoke stop work order of Polavaram project

10 Feb 2026 | 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil in New Delhi on Tuesday and asked him to permanently revoke the stop work order imposed on the Polavaram Project, stating that the order continues to obstruct the smooth execution of the project.

see more..

UTS App will be decommissioned, RailOne to become official App

10 Feb 2026 | 1:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10 (UNI) Southern Railway has announced that the RailOne mobile application will be developed as the unified and official digital platform for all passenger ticketing and related services, while the existing UTS-on-Mobile (UTS) App will be decommissioned with effect from March 1, 2026.

see more..