News for 'Director General of Kerala'

Killing of fishermen unacceptable: Shipping minister

Killing of fishermen unacceptable: Shipping minister

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Terming as "unfortunate" the killing of two Indian fishermen by gun shots from an Italian ship, Shipping Minister G K Vasan on Saturday said appropriate punishment should be given to the guilty.

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The man had attended a stag party recently in Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

BJP fumes after Bihar senior cop compares PFI with RSS

BJP fumes after Bihar senior cop compares PFI with RSS

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Patna senior superintendent of police Manavendra Singh Dhillon courted trouble for having said that Popular Front of India members arrested from Phulwari Sharif in Patna underwent "physical training similar to what happens in RSS shakhas (branches)".

'Governor is behaving in a silly manner'

'Governor is behaving in a silly manner'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'The governor was a senior IPS officer who should know the Constitution.'

Rahul leaves ED office after 4 hours of questioning on 2nd day

Rahul leaves ED office after 4 hours of questioning on 2nd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left the Enforcement Directorate office after about four hours of questioning in the National Herald money-laundering case on Tuesday.

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

He urged people not to panic and clarified that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far.

Sports Ministry sets up medical board to probe SAI suicide case

Sports Ministry sets up medical board to probe SAI suicide case

Rediff.com8 May 2015

"We have constituted a medical board (for the inquiry into the incident) and our priority is to save the lives of those athletes (girls)," Sonowal said on the sidelines of a conference in New Delhi on Friday.

25% of Indians have received 2 vax doses, 69% at least one jab

25% of Indians have received 2 vax doses, 69% at least one jab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Thirty districts in the country, including 13 in Kerala, eight in Mizoram, four in Meghalaya, three each in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, two in Sikkim and one in Meghalaya are reporting a weekly positivity rate of over 10 per cent.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Union health ministry on Monday reviewed the steps for health screening of international travellers arriving in India at airports and ports after two cases of Monkeypox were reported in the country.

PM-led panel to decide next CBI chief on Tuesday

PM-led panel to decide next CBI chief on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rajasthan Director General of Police Omendra Bhardwaj has emerged as the front-runner for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation chief in place of Ranjit Sinha who retires at midnight on Tuesday night.

Sabarimala case: Police to submit report in 4 days

Sabarimala case: Police to submit report in 4 days

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

The special team of the Crime Branch of the Kerala police, which began investigation into Friday's stampede that claimed the lives of 102 Ayyappa pilgrims, will submit its initial report in four days.

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rainfall 7% below normal in July: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The rainfall in July was minus seven per cent which comes to around 93 per cent of the Long Period Average, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

41% more rainfall in India, U'khand records five times above-normal rain: IMD

41% more rainfall in India, U'khand records five times above-normal rain: IMD

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

India received 41 per cent more rainfall than normal from October 1-21 with Uttarakhand alone recording more than five times its normal precipitation, IMD data showed on Thursday.

Sabarimala all-party meet fails, Kerala govt firm on implementing SC verdict

Sabarimala all-party meet fails, Kerala govt firm on implementing SC verdict

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pointed out that since the court had not stayed its September 28 verdict, there was no other option but to allow women in the age group of 10-50 years during the upcoming pilgrim season.

Alappuzha rocked by 2 back-to-back political murders, 50 held

Alappuzha rocked by 2 back-to-back political murders, 50 held

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Following the killing of an SDPI state secretary late Saturday night, a BJP leader was hacked to death less than 12 hours later on Sunday morning and later, prohibitory order under Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Section 144 was imposed in the entire Alappuzha district, additional police force was deployed there and senior officers camped there to monitor the law and order situation.

HC dissatisfied with DGP's report on 'Love Jihad'

HC dissatisfied with DGP's report on 'Love Jihad'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The Kerala High Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the state director general of police's report on 'Love Jihad', where girls from other religious background are allegedly lured to marriage and converted to Islam, even as the Karnataka government ordered a CID probe into such incidents.

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Kappan, currently lodged in the Lucknow district jail, was arrested two years back while he was on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being raped.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Quiz : How Much Do You Know About Ranjan Gogoi?

Quiz : How Much Do You Know About Ranjan Gogoi?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Think you know all about the former Chief Justice of India, whom the Modi government nominated to the Rajya Sabha?

Ban on PFI imminent after countrywide NIA, ED raids

Ban on PFI imminent after countrywide NIA, ED raids

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its role in violent protests in different parts of the country against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, alleged forced conversions, radicalisation of Muslim youths, money laundering and links with banned groups, informed officials said.

Mysuru native, man from Nilgiris picked up for Mangaluru blast

Mysuru native, man from Nilgiris picked up for Mangaluru blast

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The police investigating into the Mangaluru blast case on Monday picked up a person from Bengaluru who was allegedly in touch with the blast accused Shariq while another was detained in Nilgiris in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and brought to Karnataka.

In Kerala, the bar is closed

In Kerala, the bar is closed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

While the state's decision to take the road to Prohibition has been given a communal twist, there are several political imperatives of the move

Monsoon 'weak', likely to revive in next 2 days

Monsoon 'weak', likely to revive in next 2 days

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The Southwest monsoon, crucial for agriculture across the country, has entered a weak phase and is expected to revive in the next two days. The weathermen have forecast strong westerly winds over the peninsular region, which is expected to aid the advance of monsoon in the next two days. Monsoon is expected to reach Mumbai by June 10.

Indian crew of hijacked ship freed

Indian crew of hijacked ship freed

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Armed Somalian pirates on Friday released three Indians and 26 other members of the crew on board a hijacked cargo ship after keeping them in captivity for more than one and half months.

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are accompanying Rahul Gandhi to the court.

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

"The entire edifice of security of the PM, in a federal structure like ours, stands on the strong bond of mutual trust and confidence between state police and the SPG. State police are fully responsible for ensuring a secure route for the PM's travel," former NSG Director General Sudeep Lakhtakia said.

The Indian who challenged Einstein

The Indian who challenged Einstein

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'He was nominated for the Nobel Prize 9 times and several scientists wrote to the academy pointing out the injustice.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers E C G Sudarshan, the legendary physicist who passed into the ages on Monday, May 14.

No chikungunya deaths in the country: Ramadoss

No chikungunya deaths in the country: Ramadoss

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

. People don't die of the virus. Those who are dying are succumbing to secondary complications," Health and Family Welfare Minister Anbumani Ramadoss told reporters. \n

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Explosive devices including battery and red wire, a .32 bore pistol, seven live cartridges, cash, PAN card, four ATM cards, pen drives, metro card, driving licenses and Aadhar cards were recovered from their possession, he said.

Met Department forecasts normal monsoon this year

Met Department forecasts normal monsoon this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Mohapatra said there is a 40 per cent chance of a normal rainfall, 22 per cent above normal, 12 per cent excess and 18 per cent below normal.

Indian engineer shot dead in US

Indian engineer shot dead in US

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Sanal Nathan was 26 and originally from Kerala.

Airlines flouting rules to fly abroad?

Airlines flouting rules to fly abroad?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will examine issues relating to domestic airlines tying up with foreign carriers and setting up companies abroad to start international operations.

Cops solve PM, Prez e-mail threat case

Cops solve PM, Prez e-mail threat case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

Further inquiries will be made to ascertain whether Raj had any links with any organisation.

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'This is the real purpose behind the arrest, and it is not about controlling corruption.' 'It is like taking Amit Shah into custody before the 2024 elections.' 'How will it affect the BJP's election machinery?'

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'