A regional competition saw over 1,200 children participate, with winners advancing to a national event later this year.
A hunger strike against a laterite quarry in Kannur has been suspended following the District Collector's issuance of a temporary stop memo, according to The Hindu.
Heavy silt in the Pazhassi dam, attributed to intense rain and landslips, has reportedly disrupted drinking water treatment and reduced water supply to Kannur town and surrounding areas.
A cabinet expansion in Karnataka is reportedly anticipated around August 3, with significant competition noted among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru.
