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This place has Kerala's cleanest air that matches deep forest microclimates
3+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) Mathrubhumi English This place has Kerala's cleanest air that matches deep forest microclimates Kothamangalam: A new study has revealed that Thattekad offers the cleanest and most pollution-free air among all peripheral forest regions in Kerala. The study, commissioned by the…...
WB free bus service for women starts today: Check eligibility, documents and Pink Card rules
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (385+ words) In a major relief for women commuters, the West Bengal government has rolled out free travel on all state-run buses from June 1. The scheme covers buses operated by NBSTC, SBSTC, WBTC and CTC, allowing women to travel without paying fares…...
Senior citizen travel insurance explained: How it differs from regular travel insurance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (967+ words) Senior citizen travel insurance is designed with stronger medical coverage, emergency assistance, and age-related risk protection compared to standard travel insurance Senior citizen travel insurance is becoming increasingly important as more older adults choose to travel for leisure, family visits,…...
IMD severe heatwave alert: Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, MP face 46 C temperatures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (464+ words) A dangerous heatwave continues to sweep across several parts of North, Central and Eastern India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing severe heatwave alerts for multiple states. Temperatures are hovering between 44 C and 46 C in several regions, while authorities remain…...
Portfolio deadlock continues in Kerala Cabinet; Fisheries, Devaswom still undecided
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: Even on the second day after the swearing-in of the Chief Minister and ministers, a final decision on portfolio allocation has not been reached. The delay in issuing the official notification on departments is reportedly due to disagreements over…...
'People stand with VD Satheesan; there'll be protests if not made CM': Sudheeran to High Command
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) New Delhi: During a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday night, senior leader V M'Sudheeran reportedly took a firm stance, stating that V D'Satheesan should be appointed Chief Minister as that is the clear mandate of the people…...
Ayushman Bharat card for West Bengal seniors: Who is eligible, how to apply
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (363+ words) West Bengal has rolled out the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme again, offering senior citizens aged 70 and above cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Here's who can apply, documents required, and the step-by-step application process. The newly…...
Why banks don't pay full FD interest: How to avoid TDS?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) A person invested his entire retirement gratuity into a bank Fixed Deposit (FD). He calculated that the monthly interest would cover his medical bills and daily expenses. However, when the first month's interest hit his account, he was shocked. A…...
Postal and home voting in Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls 2026: Check dates, eligibility and full schedule
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) Chennai: Postal voting for senior citizens and differently-abled voters in Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 will be conducted on April 15 and 16, with the second day reserved for those unable to cast their vote on the first day, officials…...
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting window extended, over 96% elderly participation recorded
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: The Election Commission of India has extended the home voting facility in Kerala elections for voters aged 85 years and above and those in the Persons with Disabilities (Pw D) category until Monday, officials said. According to data released by the…...