President Droupadi Murmu’s Kerala Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Thiruvananthapuram today for a four-day visit to Kerala. She will participate in various programs during her stay.
Arrival and Initial Schedule
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Thiruvananthapuram via special flight today for her four-day Kerala visit. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and others welcomed her at the airport. She will visit Sabarimala temple tomorrow for darshan.
Detailed Itinerary
The President will perform darshan at Sabarimala temple tomorrow afternoon. She will arrive at Nilakkal helipad and proceed to Pamba by road. From Pamba Ganapati temple, she will carry the irumudi kettu and travel to the Sannidhanam in a special vehicle to worship Lord Ayyappa. In the evening, she will attend a banquet at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram hosted by the Governor. On Thursday morning, she will unveil a half-statue of former President Pranab Mukherjee at Raj Bhavan. She will be the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of Sree Narayana Guru’s samadhi at Sivagiri and participate in the platinum jubilee celebrations at Pala St. Thomas College. On Friday, she will attend programs at Ernakulam St. Teresa’s College before returning to Delhi.
Security and Traffic Restrictions
In connection with the President’s visit, security has been tightened across the state. Restrictions will be in place at Sabarimala today and tomorrow. No virtual queue or spot booking darshan for devotees tomorrow. Only 12,500 people are allowed for darshan today. Devotees must descend the hill after afternoon from the Sannidhanam. Traffic restrictions in Thiruvananthapuram city today from 2 PM to 8 PM. Tomorrow from 6 AM to 10 PM, and the day after from 6 AM to 12:30 PM. No vehicle parking allowed on main and side roads.
Police Commemoration Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi states that the police play a significant role in protecting the nation and its people.
PM’s Message and Tributes
On Police Commemoration Day, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and others remembered the bravery of police personnel. The PM emphasized that their sacrifices must be highlighted and their commitment protects the country’s people. Rajnath Singh offered floral tributes at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.
Local Observance
As part of the 66th Police Commemoration Day, in the marathon organized by Thrissur City Police, Atul from Irinjalakuda Christ College won in the men’s category, and Sree Nanda from Malabar Sports Academy won in the women’s category.
State School Kalolsavam
The seventh edition of the state school Kalolsavam, modeled after the Olympics, begins today in Thiruvananthapuram.
Inauguration Details
The seventh state school Kalolsavam will commence today in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate it at the University Stadium this evening. The event will conclude on the 28th of this month.
CM Inaugurates Palayam Market
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan states that solar-health policy projects provide momentum to the state’s development.
Project Highlights
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the new Palayam Market complex built by Kozhikode Corporation. He said the solar-health policy projects boost the state’s development. Projects worth hundreds of crores have been implemented under this policy, with many more to follow.
Amit Shah on Azad Hind Fauj
Union Home Minister Amit Shah commemorates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army on the founding day of Azad Hind Fauj.
He stated that Netaji’s leadership in Azad Hind Fauj inspired the belief in achieving freedom through armed struggle and propaganda. This faith reached the hearts of the people.
GST on October Automobiles
The central government says reforms in tax rates will benefit the automobile sector.
GST on tractors below 1800 CC reduced to 5%. For tractors above 1800 CC, GST is 18%. GST on buses, commercial goods vehicles, and vans also reduced to 18%.
Waste Treatment Plant Inauguration
The sewage waste treatment plant in Palakkad under the central government’s Amrit scheme is set for inauguration.
As part of the Amrit project, Palakkad Municipality is establishing a toilet waste treatment plant. This is the first such plant under local bodies in the district. The inauguration is on the 27th of this month.
Heavy Rain Alert
The Central Meteorological Department warns of very heavy rain in the state in the coming days. Yellow alert in 12 districts excluding Ernakulam and Kasaragod today.
Weather Update
Tomorrow, orange alert in five districts and yellow in the rest. Fishing banned along Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts until the 24th of this month.
Heavy Rain in Idukki
Due to continuous heavy rain in recent days, water levels in Idukki dams have risen. Strong inflows continue, increasing levels in major dams like Mullaperiyar and Idukki. Seven dams including Mullaperiyar in Idukki are open.
Body Recovery in Mozambique
Procedures to repatriate the body of Sreerag Radhakrishnan from Thrissur, who drowned in a boat accident in Mozambique, are progressing.
Biju Prabhakar, BJP state president, informed that the Indian High Commission in Mozambique stated the repatriation process is underway. Search continues for missing Malayali Indrajith. Four bodies recovered from the boat accident at Beira port in Mozambique. 14 Indians were in the accident; six rescued, search for four continues.
Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ where he shares ideas with people is on the 26th of this month.
Ideas and opinions for Mann Ki Baat can be shared until the 24th of this month.
Women’s T20 Cricket
In the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket in Sri Lanka, South Africa faces Pakistan today.
The match is at 3:30 PM at R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo.
Gold Prices
Gold prices rise: Per gram increased by 190 rupees to 12,170 rupees. Per sovereign increased by 1,520 rupees to 97,360 rupees.
Sabarimala Updates
Chithira Attathirunal poojas at Sabarimala today. Brahma Kalasam and abhishekam on Ayyappa idol in the afternoon.
Alpasi Festival
Alpasi festival at Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple begins today. It concludes on the 30th with Aarattu at Shankhumugham beach.
Special passes arranged from the temple for devotees accompanying the procession.
Pandalam Royal Family
Pandalam Valiyakoikkal Dharma Sastha Temple closed due to the death of a Pandalam royal family member.
It will reopen on November 1. Vishakham Nal Raja Raja Varma passed away this morning.
Swami Thikkurissi Award
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents the PV Swami Thikkurissi Award to T. Madhavan.
The award was presented at the 35th PV Swami commemoration in Kozhikode. The CM said PV Swami’s life illuminated society.
French Open Badminton
In French Open Badminton, India’s Lakshya Sen, doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and other top players compete from today.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen faces Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. India competes in women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles as well.
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