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Muslims in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jammu Kashmir, and Ladakh Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with Fervor and Joy
| April 10, 2024, 5:18 a.m.
Muslims in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jammu Kashmir, and Ladakh Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with Fervor and Joy
Muslims in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jammu Kashmir, and Ladakh are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the month-long Ramadan fasting period. People gathered at mosques and open prayer grounds to offer prayers, partake in festive meals, and exchange greetings. Markets are adorned with decorations, and shops are stocked with sweets and delicacies for the occasion. The moon sighting determined the date of the celebration, with different regions observing Eid on different days.
Read More.| March 12, 2024, 10:47 a.m.
Supreme Court Urges Centre to Provide One-Time Financial Package to Kerala to Address Crisis
The Supreme Court, headed by Justice Surya Kant, has urged the Centre to extend a one-time financial package to Kerala to help the state overcome its current financial crisis before March 31. While initially hesitant, the Centre agreed to discuss the matter and report back to the court. The court emphasized that Kerala could be granted special assistance with stricter conditions, considering it a unique case. The exchange occurred during a hearing on Kerala's plea alleging violations of federal governance by the Union government, which imposed limitations on the state's borrowing powers.
Read More.| March 3, 2024, 4:38 a.m.
BJP's Candidate List for Lok Sabha Elections: Abdul Salam's Candidacy and Other Highlights
The BJP's first candidate list for the Lok Sabha elections includes Abdul Salam, a former Vice-Chancellor, as its lone Muslim candidate. Learn about Abdul Salam, notable Kerala nominees, and the nationwide distribution of candidates.
Read More.Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi | Image : Press Trust of India
| Feb. 28, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
Congress to Contest 16 Seats in Kerala in Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls, IUML to Contest 2
Leader of Opposition in the Kerala state assembly, V D Satheesan, announced that the Congress Party will contest 16 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Kerala, as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition. The allocation of seats has been finalized, with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) set to contest two seats. Despite IUML's initial demand for an additional Lok Sabha seat, issues have been resolved through discussions, potentially leading to the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat instead. This announcement reflects the strategic seat distribution within the UDF alliance, emphasizing collaboration among coalition partners ahead of the polls.
Read More."Government Mandates Face Masks as Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns in Neighboring Kerala"
| Dec. 18, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
"Government Mandates Face Masks as Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns in Neighboring Kerala"
In rеsponsе to concеrns about thе Covid sub-variant JN.1 in nеarby Kеrala, thе govеrnmеnt еnforcеs mandatory facе mask usagе to еnhancе prеvеntivе mеasurеs against thе potеntial sprеad of thе variant. This movе aims to safеguard public hеalth and curb thе transmission of thе virus.
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