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Aroor–Thuravoor 6-lane elevated corridor: NHAI, RITES sign MoU

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (UNI) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and RITES have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a 6-lane elevated corridor and the development of the existing 4-lane stretch at ground level from Aroor to Thuravoor Thekku on NH-66 in Kerala.
The project, to be executed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana on EPC mode, covers a total length of 12.752 km.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in a message, said the government remains committed to building world-class infrastructure in Kerala.
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Fire breaks out at coaching centre in Ameerpet; students evacuated safely

10 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) A fire broke out at the Shivam Technologies Coaching Centre in the Mytrivanam area of Ameerpet on Wednesday, prompting staff to evacuate students from the premises quickly.

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Three killed, one injured as car overturns in Adilabad

10 Dec 2025 | 10:18 AM

Adilabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Three people lost their lives and another was injured when the car they were travelling in lost control and overturned near Tharod in Jainath mandal of Adilabad district in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Kerala local body polls phase 2 on Dec 11 for 12,391 wards 1

10 Dec 2025 | 8:33 AM

Kozhikode, Dec 10 (UNI) The second phase of the Kerala local body elections will be conducted on December 11, with voting scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm across seven northern and central districts: Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
A total of 604 local bodies, including 470 grama panchayats, 77 block panchayats, 7 district panchayats, 47 municipalities, and 3 municipal corporations, will go to the polls. Voters will elect representatives in 12,391 wards, spanning panchayats, municipalities, and corporations.

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Goondas Battalion to celebrate 250 years of service, valour on Dec 13

10 Dec 2025 | 7:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (UNI) The historic 2nd Battalion of The Madras Regiment, proudly known as the “Goondas Battalion,” will celebrate its 250th Raising Day at the Pangode Military Station here on December 13.
The landmark occasion is expected to draw nearly 3,000 participants, including senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans, and family members.

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Kerala local body polls: Governor, union Minister, top leaders lead early voter turnout

10 Dec 2025 | 2:20 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9 (UNI) Kerala witnessed a vibrant start to the first phase of its local body elections today, with prominent political, religious, and community leaders setting the tone by casting their votes early.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar exercised his franchise at Jawahar Nagar LP School at 11 am, while union Minister Suresh Gopi was among the earliest voters, casting his ballot at Shasthamkotta Government School at 7 am.

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