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AP: Three notorious burglars arrested, Rs 85 lakh worth booty recovered

Ongole (Andhra Pradesh), May 5 (UNI) The police arrested a three-member notorious burglar gang and recovered gold jewellery and silver ornaments worth over Rs 85 lakh and 6 Kgs of cannabis in Podili town.

Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police AR Damodhar said the trio committed burglary in the house of Beeram Nasar Reddy on April 14 in Podili town.
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Sri Lankan delegation to conclude India visit after Kerala engagements

12 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (UNI) A six-member Sri Lankan delegation visiting India will return to Sri Lanka on Thursday after completing the Kerala leg of their official tour.

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Renewable Energy expo 2026 kicks off amid India’s clean energy push

12 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM

Chennai, Feb 12 (UNI) India’s clean energy push took center stage on Thursday as the Renewable Energy Expo 2026 kicked off, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers under one roof.

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Nationwide strike against labour codes brings Kerala to standstill

12 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (UNI) Kerala came to a near standstill on Thursday as the 24-hour nationwide general strike called by central trade unions against the Centre’s labour codes and other policy decisions disrupted normal life across the state.
From midnight onwards, the impact of the strike was visible in cities, towns, and rural areas, with transport services halted, shops shuttered, and offices functioning with minimal attendance.

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Kerala’s RT Mission sets global model for women empowerment in tourism

12 Feb 2026 | 8:03 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (UNI) Kerala’s Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has emerged as a global model for women’s empowerment while strengthening the rural economy through sustainable and inclusive initiatives, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said.
The Minister noted that with 26,000 RT units operating across Kerala, nearly 1.5 lakh families are direct beneficiaries of various projects under the RT Mission.

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Kerala clears Rs 741 cr expansion for KPPL: Turnover target set at Rs 1,500 cr

12 Feb 2026 | 7:58 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (UNI) In a landmark decision, the Kerala Cabinet has approved a Rs 741-crore expansion project for Kerala Paper Products Limited (KPPL), marking a major milestone in the revival and growth of the state’s paper manufacturing sector.

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