On Wednesday night, a fire broke out in the panel room on the second floor of Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, leading to a swift evacuation of patients. The fire, triggered by an electrical short circuit, filled the building with smoke, affecting multiple floors. Fire and Rescue Services personnel promptly extinguished the flames, but the lingering smoke prompted hospital staff to act quickly to ensure patient safety.Patients were relocated from the affected second, third, and fourth floors, with those in critical condition, including two ICU patients, moved to the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) unit. Staff used wheelchairs
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has temporarily suspended issuing special passes for devotees trekking to Sabarimala through the forest route. This decision comes amidst a significant surge in pilgrims opting for the forest trail, increasing fivefold compared to earlier arrangements for 5,000 devotees.The special passes, introduced last month, provided exclusive privileges such as a separate queue for darshan and were issued with tags by the Forest Department. However, the influx of forest route pilgrims began causing delays for those using the virtual queue and spot booking systems at Pamba. To prevent extended waiting times for darshan, the TDB has decided
YouTube star MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) is officially engaged to South African YouTuber and author Thea Booysen! The couple’s love story began in 2022 when they met through a mutual friend during MrBeast's South African tour. After months of long-distance connection, their bond blossomed into a relationship filled with mutual admiration.MrBeast proposed to Thea on Christmas Day in a heartfelt family celebration that brought together loved ones from both sides, including Thea’s family flying in from South Africa. The intimate proposal, contrary to MrBeast’s typically grandiose style, featured a surprise gift exchange where he presented the engagement ring. The couple celebrated
West Bengal reclaimed its dominance in the Santosh Trophy, clinching its 33rd title with a dramatic 1-0 win over Kerala in the final of the 78th edition at Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Stadium. The decisive goal came from prolific striker Robi Hansda in the 90+4th minute, as he capitalized on Manotos Maji’s header to score from close range. This marked Hansda’s 12th goal of the tournament, earning him the Tulsidas Balaram Player of the Match and Peter Thangaraj Player of the Tournament awards.Both teams played cautiously, with Kerala relying on counterattacks and Bengal missing its key striker Naro Hari Shrestha due
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated India’s first-ever glass bridge in Kanniyakumari, connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the iconic 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue. The Rs 37-crore project, part of a tourism enhancement initiative, coincided with the silver jubilee of the Thiruvalluvar statue’s unveiling by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.Spanning 77 meters in length and 10 meters in width, the bowstring-arch bridge offers visitors breathtaking views of the sea through its transparent glass surface. Previously reliant on ferry services, tourists can now enjoy a scenic walk, improving accessibility and enhancing the travel experience. Designed with advanced technology to endure harsh
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is under scrutiny after a court issued an arrest warrant and approved a search warrant for his residence amidst an ongoing investigation into possible insurrection charges. Insurrection, one of the few charges exempt from presidential immunity, places Yoon in a precarious legal position.The presidential security service pledged to handle the arrest warrant in accordance with due process but previously blocked police attempts to raid the presidential office. The acting leader of the ruling People Power Party, Kweon Seong-dong, criticized the move to detain a sitting president as inappropriate, reflecting political tensions surrounding the case. The
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended heartfelt New Year greetings to citizens, emphasizing unity, aspirations, and constitutional values. President Murmu called on citizens to approach the new year with joy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to advancing the nation on the path of unity and excellence. She highlighted the occasion as a time to renew hopes, dreams, and aspirations, encouraging Indians worldwide to move forward with determination.Vice President Dhankhar, in his message, underscored the importance of rededicating efforts towards realizing the vision of the Constitution makers as the nation steps into the final quarter of its Constitution's centenary.
The Labour Ministry announced that all 36 states and Union territories are on track to complete the harmonization and pre-publication of draft rules under the four labour codes by March 31, 2025. These codes — Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Code on Industrial Relations, and Code on Occupational Health & Safety — aim to streamline 44 existing labour laws to improve trade, investment, workers’ welfare, and ease of doing business.So far, 31 states and UTs have pre-published their draft rules, setting the stage for the nationwide implementation of these transformative reforms. Six regional meetings between August and October
India faces a challenging task on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Resuming at 164 for 5, India needs 111 more runs to avoid the follow-on and keep their hopes alive in the match and the World Test Championship (WTC) race. The dismissal of Rishabh Pant early in the day has put added pressure on Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy to build a strong partnership.The wicket at the MCG appears to have improved for batting, offering some hope for the Indian tail. With players like Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and
